Windows smashed, front door kicked open at East College Avenue property
A vacant house owned by Kent State University in the neighborhood west of campus has been targeted by vandals. Multiple windows were smashed and the front door kicked open at the house at 329 E. College Ave. this week. The vacant house is one of 41 properties bought by Kent State to extend the Esplanade west from campus into downtown. A neighbor of the house, who asked not to be identified, said she heard people throwing what she thought was a ball or other object at the windows late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning from inside the house. "There's nothing to stop them from going inside," she said. "It bothers me, because I feel like 'what if they set the house on fire?'" The neighbor said she's seen who she believed to be …
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Mural by artist Elaine Hullihen finished just weeks before vandals strike
It didn't take long for vandals to strike the freshly painted mural at the Haymaker Farmer's Market. Market manager Kelly Ferry discovered a graffiti tag on the new mural this weekend. Artist Elaine Hullihen just weeks ago finished the mural, which includes a special overcoat designed to protect against graffiti. Hullihen said the tag should be removable with an application of mineral spirits without causing any damage to the art. The market planned a dedication for the new mural Saturday but postponed the ceremony due to weather. Check Kent Patch for updates to this story. MORE COVERAGE:
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Haymayker Farmer's Market
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"Kent State officials could not be reached for comment Friday." Gee, what a surprise. more ›