Modified Lockdown Wednesday At Bentworth Schools

A modified lockdown was initiated at all buildings in the Bentworth School District Wednesday. Superintendent Scott Martin says a phone call was “perceived as a threat to a staff member”. Operations inside the schools continued as normal but visitors were not permitted in and students were not allowed to go outside. Police were called to the scene to investigate. According to the Observer-Reporter, Martin says the investigation determined that the matter will not be pursued any further. The district returned to normal operations about 2:30 p.m.