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Accidental Panic Button Activation Briefly Places Kenton Elementary on Lockdown Wednesday

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Kenton Elementary School was briefly placed on a lockdown Wednesday.

According to a release, it was due to the accidental push of a panic button.  

The School Resource Officer responded immediately and determined that there was no threat.

The school then returned to normal operations.

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