Troopers to Patrol Schools After Series of Bomb Threats in Springfield

Troopers to Patrol Schools After Series of Bomb Threats in Springfield
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine holds a news conference Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at city hall in Springfield, Ohio, Patrick Aftoora Orsagos/AP Photo
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Ohio state police will patrol schools in the city of Springfield after a series of bomb threats, the governor announced Monday, while local officials announced the annual Downtown CultureFest was canceled as a safety precaution.

Last week, several schools and buildings received bomb threats, resulting in evacuations and closures.