Marc Leclerc-Officers will conduct daily bomb sweeps at schools in Springfield, Ohio, after threats

2025-04-30 00:40:16source:Indexbit Exchangecategory:Contact

The Marc LeclercOhio State Highway Patrol will conduct daily bomb sweeps at Springfield schools in response to a flood of bogus threats, Gov. Mike DeWine said on Monday.

The governor said all 33 bomb threats received so far have been hoaxes.

"We have people, unfortunately overseas, who are taking these actions. Some of them are coming from one particular country. We think that this is one more opportunity to mess with the United States," DeWine said during a Thursday afternoon news conference. "We cannot let the bad guys win. Our schools must remain open. They're going to remain open."

'They hate us':Haitian Springfield residents speak out as city remains in spotlight

DeWine declined to name the specific country where the threats are coming from.

The patrol will work in concert with the Springfield Police Department.

DeWine noted that immigration in a legitimate issue in the presidential campaign.

This story will be updated.

More:Contact

Recommend

Meet 11-year-old skateboarder Zheng Haohao, the youngest Olympian competing in Paris

What were you doing during the summer when you were 11 years old?Chances are you were not competing

Helene’s powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn’t have to die

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Aiden Bowles was stubborn, so even as Florida officials told residen

No, That Wasn't Jack Nicholson at Paris Fashion Week—It Was Drag Queen Alexis Stone

When it comes to Jack Nicholson impersonations, Alexis Stone’s is as good as it gets. After all, the