Local authorities were once again called to Clinton Junior High School Tuesday at approximately noon for another threat made to the school.

 

A threat to the building was made for the third time in less than three weeks and according to a message sent via School Reach, the threat, which forced the lockdown of students in an isolated area of the building, was once again unsubstantiated after two thorough searches of the building. 

 

Clinton CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward of $500 to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest and conviction of those involved.

 

Principal of Clinton High School, Drew Goebel indicates the students and staff will gather first thing Wednesday morning where students will be addressed by Police Chief Ben Lowers and Superintendent Curt Nettles.

 

Authorities continue to investigate the incidents.

 

Anyone with information about the threats are encouraged to contact local authorities at 217-935-9441 or CrimeStoppers at 217-935-3333.

 

CrimeStoppers phone line does not utilize caller identification and is not recorded. CrimeStoppers reminds the public, they want your information, not your name. 

 

Superintendent Nettles and Chief Lowers could not be reached at the time of this story.