Threat cancels high school football game

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CHARLEROI, Pa. — Friday night's football game between Charleroi and Monessen has been canceled due to a threat.

According to Charleroi Area School District's Facebook page, it received a threat around 11:30 a.m. directed toward their student athletes during Friday night's game.

Police and school resource officers are investigating the threat, according to the district.

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The district said the decision was made to cancel the game to ensure the safety of everyone attending the event.