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Bethel Park cancels school Friday over anonymous threat

Patrick Varine
By Patrick Varine
1 Min Read Oct. 18, 2018 | 7 years Ago
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The Bethel Park School District will be closed Friday because of an anonymous threat of violence, according to a message posted to the district’s Facebook page .

The announcement was made late Thursday night and distributed to parents through a robocall.

The Mars Area School District issued a similar announcement on Thursday following rumors of possible violence.

Patrick Varine is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Patrick at 724-850-2862, pvarine@tribweb.com or via Twitter @MurrysvilleStar.

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Patrick Varine is a Tribune-Review staff reporter. You can contact Patrick at 412-871-8627, pvarine@tribweb.com or via Twitter .

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