The Ohio State Buckeyes are still hoping to gain a commitment from a key pass-rusher target in the 2025 recruiting class.

While the Buckeyes have already earned the No. 1 ranking by many for their 2025 class, they are still looking to get better. Damien Shanklin is a name that they are still waiting to get a decision from.

Shanklin has now announced when he will announce his commitment.

Ohio State will not have to wait much longer. Shanklin has stated that he will be making his commitment announcement on July 5th.

Standing in at 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds, the four-star edge rusher from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana has tremendous potential. He could end up developing into a legitimate NFL talent if he reaches his ceiling.

While the Buckeyes feel that they have a good shot at landing a commitment from Shanklin and are in his top three final schools, the other two schools involved are massive threats.

He is considering offers from both Alabama and LSU. Shanklin is picking from three legitimate teams that could offer him a chance to compete for a National Championship and give him a good chance to develop into an NFL talent.

All of that being said, it will be interesting to see what decisions Shanklin makes. He would be a great addition to the Ohio State recruiting class.

Make sure to stay tuned on July 5th at 5:30 p.m. EST. All Buckeyes fans are going to be waiting anxiously to see what the young pass-rusher decides.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Big Canadian high pressure system continues to build into Ohio. Bust out the shades today as it will be bright. It remains cooler than normal, however, with high temperatures in the 71 to 76 degree range. A clear sky tonight with overnight temperatures slipping into the 50s.

Warmer air builds in tomorrow with a sunny to partly cloudy sky. Afternoon temperatures back in the 80s. Humidity levels begin to go up Tuesday night.

A very warm and humid day Wednesday as the next front approaches. Temperatures rise close to 90 degrees in many towns. Thunderstorms are in the forecast from west to east Wednesday afternoon and night.

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Northeast Ohio (WOIO) – The Fourth of July is fast approaching this Thursday and several northeast Ohio towns, cities, and counties are celebrating with fireworks displays.

Here are some of the fireworks near you:

Cuyahoga County

• Bay Village
  • Time: Thursday, 9:45 p.m.
  • Location: Bay Village Cahoon Memorial Park
• Berea
  • Time: Thursday, 10 p.m.
  • Location: Over the water at Coe Lake
• Cleveland
  • Time: Thursday, 9 p.m.
  • Location: Port of Cleveland
• Lakewood
  • Time: Thursday, 9:45 p.m.
  • Location: Lakewood Park
• Westlake
  • Time: Thursday at dusk
  • Location: Clague Park

Ashland County

• Ashland
  • Time: Thursday, 9:45 p.m.
  • Location: Community Stadium
• Loudonville
  • Time: Thursday, 9 p.m.
  • Location: Riverside Park

Ashtabula County

• Conneaut
  • Time: Saturday, 10 p.m.
  • Location: Lakeview Park

Carroll County

• Carrollton
  • Time: Friday, event from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Location: Carroll County Fairgrounds

Erie County

• Sandusky (Cedar Point)
  • Time: Thursday and Friday, 10 p.m.
  • Location: Cedar Point Beach

Geauga County

• Middlefield
  • Time: Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Yoder Brother Park

Lake County

• Eastlake (Lake County Captains)
  • Time: Thursday, following 7 p.m. game
  • Location: Classic Auto Group Park
• Mentor
  • Time: Thursday, following concert at 6:30 p.m.
  • Location: Mentor Civic Amphitheater

Lorain County

• Avon Lake
  • Time: Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Location: Weiss Field
• Lorain
  • Time: Thursday, 10 p.m.
  • Location: Mile-Long Pier
• North Ridgeville
  • Time: Wednesday, 10 p.m.
  • Location: Victory Park Ohio

Medina County

• Medina
  • Time: Wednesday at dusk
  • Location: Medina High School
• Valley City
  • Time: Thursday at dusk
  • Location: Mill Stream Park
• Wadsworth
  • Time: Wednesday, 6 p.m. to dark
  • Location: Downtown Wadsworth

Portage County

• Aurora
  • Time: Thursday, 9:45 p.m.
  • Location: W. Pioneer Trail
• Hiram
  • Time: Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Hiram College Football Field
• Kent
  • Time: Saturday at dark
  • Location: Downtown Kent

Richland County

• Mansfield
  • Time: Saturday at dusk
  • Location: Charles Mill Park

Stark County

• Alliance
  • Time: Thursday at dusk
  • Location: Silver Park
• Canton
  • Time: Wednesday, 9:45 p.m.
  • Location: McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
• Canton (Italian American Festival)
  • Time: Saturday, 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Centennial Plaza
• Lake Cable (Canton)
  • Time: Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Lake Cable Clubhouse
• Massillon
  • Time: Wednesday, 9:45 p.m.
  • Location: Duncan Plaza
• North Canton
  • Time: Thursday at dusk
  • Location: Hoover High School

Summit County

• Akron
  • Time: Thursday, 9:45 p.m.
  • Location: Lock 3
• Akron (Rubberducks)
  • Time: Wednesday, game begins at 7:05 p.m.
  • Location: Canal Park
• Cuyahoga Falls
  • Time: Wednesday, 8 p.m.
  • Location: Blossom Music Center

Tuscarawas County

• Mineral City
  • Time: Saturday, 10 p.m.
  • Location: Atwood Lake Park
• New Philadelphia
  • Time: Saturday, 10 p.m.
  • Location: Practice Field

Wayne County

• Orville
  • Time: Saturday, 10:15 p.m.
  • Location: Orr Park
• Wooster
  • Time: Thursday, 10 p.m.
  • Location: Burbank/Oldman Road soccer field

Does your community have a fireworks display not on this list? Email 19tips@woio.com with the subject “4th of July.”

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