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Security at high school increased after threat posted on social media

Officials at the Wallenpaupack Area School District say an investigation showed the threat was unfounded.

HAWLEY, Pa. — A high school had more police on campus after a possible threat was posted on social media. 

Officials at the Wallenpaupack Area School District say an investigation showed the threat directed at the high school was unfounded.

It comes just a day after several schools across the Commonwealth were targets of swatting incidents where anonymous callers made false threats.

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