Small spate of intrusions at home and churches

There was a spate of mischief afoot this month with a pair of break-ins and some possible mischief being considered related events.

Pastor Nettie Covalt at First Presbyterian Church reported an intrusion at the house of worship on May 22. Home to a summertime hostel for travelers, the church is generally left accessible, she explained. So she was surprised to find the premises in a state of disarray. Door jambs to the church office had been broken through, while a television and other items were staged near the doorway as though the intruding party was planning to return.

“Mostly they left a g...