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October 13, 2026 - 03:53 pm
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October 13, 2026 - 03:53 pm

Bomb threat at Mars Area High School causes security sweep

Mars Area School District officials and law enforcement took action after a bomb threat written on a bathroom wall was discovered at the high school Tuesday, Oct. 13. According to a message sent to parents by superintendent Mark Gross, the district was made aware of a bomb threat that referenced the date Friday, Oct. 16. Gross said the d...
Bomb threat at Mars Area High School causes security sweep
Mars Area School District officials and law enforcement took action after a bomb threat written on a bathroom wall was discovered at the high school Tuesday, Oc...
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