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By Megan Gildow-Anthony , Staff Writer 11:44 AM Wednesday, February 22, 2012

MOOREFIELD TWP. — Authorities briefly put Kenton Ridge High School on lockdown this morning for the second consecutive day to investigate a “general threat” they later deemed unsubstantiated, said Lou Kramer, superintendent of Northeastern Local Schools.

“The safety and well being of our students and staff remains our utmost priority,” he said in a statement. “We will continue to work with the sheriff’s department as well as implement additional measures here at school to continue to provide a safe school climate that is conducive to learning.”

At about 9 a.m., the school was locked down during an investigation of an unspecified threat, said Kramer. The lockdown lasted about 40 minutes and the school returned to a normal schedule after the Clark County Sheriff’s Office determined it was unsubstantiated.

“Although the threat was general in nature and did not target any particular student or group, every precaution was taken to ensure the safety of all involved,” Kramer said.

Tuesday afternoon, a fight between four girls prompted a lockdown of the school for about two hours. One of the students involved in that fight previously reported receiving racially-charged threats and harassment.

Contact this reporter at (937) 328-0373.

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