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Heightened police presence at Washington high school as social media threat circulates

There is a heightened police presence at Washington Community High School after the district was notified of a potential threat shared on social media.

Students were asked to report no earlier than 8:45 a.m., with all students entering at the main entrance on Jefferson St.

An increased police presence will be at the school throughout the day.