As of 1:20 p.m. local and state police have given the all clear after a bomb threat was reported this morning at the Lehighton High School.

Students and staff have returned to the school.

All activities will continue as scheduled and dismissal will take place as normal.

The district officials are continuing the investigation with the local authorities, according to the website.

If students and/or guardians have any information regarding the situation we ask you contact high school administration at 610-377-6180.

Authorities have responded to scares in Lehighton, Panther Valley and Jim Thorpe districts since last Monday.