Loaded gun found in Blan school locker
Police say this gun was in a Blanchester student’s locker.
Blanchester Police Department
BLANCHESTER An investigation over a student bringing a loaded handgun to the Blanchester Intermediate School continues.
Blanchester Police Chief Scott Reinbolt stated in a news release that a 10-year-old student has already faced disciplinary action from the school for bringing the gun to school, and that student could also face charges.
“The case will be forwarded to Clinton County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew McCoy for determination of appropriate charges,” said Reinbolt.
Superintendent Dean Lynch told AIM Media Midwest the school principal, Jen Molitor, is continuing her investigation. Reinbolt stated the student had been picked up by a parent.
Blanchester Intermediate staff, community team up to make Christmas brighter for 56 kids
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BLANCHESTER Fifty-six children will have happier holidays thanks to the generosity of Blanchester Intermediate School and local businesses and individuals.
Blanchester Intermediate School created Hope for the Holidays that gave families the opportunity to sign up for holiday help (presents for their children). They also shared a sign-up with families who want to “adopt” a child for Christmas and the response was overwhelming.
“Oh my goodness, my heart is so full,” said BIS Principal Jen Molitor in a letter to sponsors. “On a whim, I decided to put together a quick Hope for the Holidays program to sponsor some of our neediest kids.