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Thursday, May 9, 2019

Morning News Brief: Staff, students ‘locked-in’ following social media post; increased security expected today

Staff, students 'locked-in' following social media post; increased security expected today

School administrators and police in Rockaway Township are keeping a close eye on schools today following an alarming post on social media that caused a lock-in of students and staff.

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