College in Springfield, Ohio, Cancels Athletic Events Over Security Concerns

Wittenberg University, a Division III school located in Springfield, Ohio, has canceled all athletic events through Sunday because of security concerns on campus, it said Tuesday. The university did not specify the concerns but said the threats were “ongoing.”

The university also announced all classes will be remote for the remainder of the week.

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On Saturday, Wittenberg canceled all school events for Sunday, including all scheduled athletic events. After reviewing new threats Monday, the school decided to continue with the precautions as it works with law enforcement.

“After receiving new threats on Monday, Sept. 16, and in the context of ongoing threats of violence on our campus and in the Springfield community,

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