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University confirms there are no snipers on the Ohio Union’s roof

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April 25, 2024

University confirms there are no snipers on the Ohio Union’s roof

There are no snipers on the Ohio Union’s roof, despite what a viral social media post said. Credit: Christian Harsa | Senior Lantern Reporter

Contrary to a viral social media post from Thursday at 6:06 p.m., there are no snipers on the Ohio Union’s roof.

The post on X, formerly known as Twitter, is in light of an ongoing encampment on the South Oval, where over 350 students and community members have gathered for an “All out for Gaza” protest. As of Thursday evening, the post has over 739,000 views and 7,000 retweets.

University spokesperson Ben Johnson said the individuals are “state troopers in a watching position, similar to football game day.”

Johnson said the Ohio Union was completely locked around 7:30 p.m. for “public safety,” as exams and other activities were ongoing. Now, he said individuals are being asked to leave because the building is closed. The building usually closes at 11 p.m. on Thursdays.

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These central Ohio high school football players had best second-round OHSAA playoff games

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November 11, 2025

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These central Ohio high school football players had best second-round OHSAA playoff games

As the number of central Ohio high school football teams remaining in the playoffs dwindles each week, the definition of top performances expands.

Yardage, touchdowns, tackles and sacks take even more of a back seat to a simpler statistic – the final score.

Here is a look at which central Ohio players had the best games in the regional quarterfinal round of the playoffs.

This list was gathered from games covered by the USA Today Network and statistics submitted by area teams. Teams are encouraged to submit stats as soon as possible after games to sports@dispatch.com, dpurpura@dispatch.com and fdirenna@dispatch.com.

Blake Bogenrife, West Jefferson

Stats: The senior receiver caught three passes for 78 yards against No. 6 Toronto in Division VI, Region 23, none bigger than his 40-yard touchdown reception from Austin Buescher with 2:36 left as the third-seeded Roughriders (10-1) won 21-20. West Jefferson converted three third downs on the winning drive.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Beverly Fort Frye

Levi Davis, Olentangy Orange

Stats: The Pioneers’ senior quarterback helped break open a close Division I, Region 3 contest, scoring twice in the last 13 minutes and finishing with 342 all-purpose yards (255 rushing, 87 passing) as top-seeded Orange (11-0) went on to a 43-14 win over No. 8 Olentangy Berlin.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Olentangy Liberty

RJ Day, DeSales

Stats: The junior quarterback threw for a single-game program-record 482 yards and three touchdowns, including the winning score to Jordan Karhoff from 11 yards with 5 seconds left, to power the No. 2 seed Stallions (9-2) to a 33-29 win over No. 7 Ashland in Division II, Region 7.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Massillon Washington

Miles Marshall, Centerburg

Stats: The junior running back amassed 193 yards and all four touchdowns (17, 2, 38 and 4 yards) for the top-seeded Trojans on 26 carries in a 28-14 win over No. 8 West Lafayette Ridgewood in Region 23.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. North Robinson Colonel Crawford

Edward Oakley, Upper Arlington

Stats: The junior kicker connected on field goals of 29 and 32 yards in the final minutes, the latter in the closing seconds, to turn a three-point deficit for the sixth-seeded Golden Bears (10-2) into a 30-27 win at No. 3 Pickerington North in Region 3. Oakley also kicked a 37-yard field goal in the second quarter.

Next game: Nov. 14 at Pickerington Central

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Ben Rucker, Olentangy Liberty

Stats: The junior defensive lineman returned a fumble 43 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter, highlighting a defensive effort that saw the fifth-seeded Patriots (8-4) hold No. 4 Olentangy (8-3) to just 22 yards rushing in a 17-0 win in Region 3.

Next game: Nov. 14 at Olentangy Orange

Eli Stumpf, Big Walnut

Stats: The junior quarterback ran for a 16-yard touchdown and passed for scores of 44 and 8 yards to Brody Hatfield in the first half of a Region 7 game against Walnut Ridge, leading the Golden Eagles (10-1) to a 43-0 win. Stumpf completed 10 of 15 passes for 141 yards.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Canal Winchester

Nick Vanhoose, North Union

Stats: The senior running back had 121 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, scoring from 12 and 2 yards in the second quarter as the eighth-seeded Wildcats (8-4) blew out No. 1 Williamsburg 47-14 in Division V, Region 20. Griffin Osborne also ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns on six carries.

Next game: Nov. 14 at Carlisle

Cyren Wallace, Danville

Stats: The sophomore running back had eight carries for 118 yards and three touchdowns and returned a second-half interception for another score as the 11th-seeded Blue Devils (7-5) routed No. 3 Fisher Catholic 59-8 in Division VII, Region 27.

Next game: Nov. 14 at Waterford

High school sports reporter Dave Purpura can be reached at dpurpura@dispatch.com and at @dp_dispatch on X.

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Veterans Day 2025 parades, events in Northeast Ohio

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November 9, 2025

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Veterans Day 2025 parades, events in Northeast Ohio

*Attached video: Local Vietnam War veteran receives special honor

CLEVELAND (WJW) – Veterans Day 2025 falls on Tuesday, Nov. 11, and is a day to honor and celebrate veterans and active military members nationwide.

Cities across Northeast Ohio are celebrating with parades, ceremonies and other events to honor our veterans. Fox 8 News has compiled a list of local events to attend:

Akron

Veterans are invited to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens from 10 a.m. to dusk for a complimentary self-guided tour of the Manor House and gardens.

Brunswick

The Military Ministry at Saint Ambrose Parish will host a Military Family Mass in the Church at 5 pm on Sunday, Nov. 9, at Saint Ambrose Parish, followed by a reception in the parish’s Mother Teresa Room.
All current military members, veterans, and their families are invited to attend this special Mass and join the parish in honoring their service at the reception that follows.

Canton

The MAPS Air Museum’s 13 Annual Veterans Day Program will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War from 4-10 p.m. with dinner provided at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Chagrin Falls

The Chagrin Falls Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Triangle or Chagrin Falls Fire Department, depending on the weather.

Cleveland

Air Force Gulf War Veteran Tim Hauser will be the grand marshal for the Cleveland Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 at 12:30 p.m.

The parade will start at Cleveland City Hall and will conclude at Skylight Park in Tower City, where the city will host its first-ever Veterans Day Celebration.

Green

The City of Green’s Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park. The event honors local veterans and celebrates those in our community who have worn a U.S. military uniform.

Kent

The annual Veterans Day observance will pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus, located in front of the Kent Student Center and Risman Plaza.

This year’s keynote speaker is Patricia “Trish” McDaniel, Ph.D., a 1983 Kent State alumna and senior executive research scientist of chemistry in the U.S.

Lakewood

The annual Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Nov.11 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Lakewood Park.

Mansfield

The Veterans Day parade will be held on Nov. 11 in downtown Mansfield, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The parade will step off from the five-way light at Marion Avenue and Park Avenue West and make its way to Central Park, where a short ceremony will follow at the gazebo.

In case of bad weather, the parade and outdoor ceremony will be canceled and the program will move indoors to AMVETS Post 26 (1100 W. Fourth St.) at 11 a.m.

Mentor

A Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 11:11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at the Mentor Municipal Cemetery memorial promenade. This year’s keynote speaker is Brigadier General Peter Collins, USMC (Ret.).

North Canton

The City of North Canton 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at City Hall.

Oberlin

Oberlin City School District, in collaboration with The City of Oberlin and Oberlin College, will hold its annual Veterans Day Appreciation Ceremony starting at 5 p.m. on Nov. 11 in the Oberlin Elementary School gym. The event will feature Midview High School’s Air Force JROTC, the Oberlin High School Band, Firelands Honors Choir, keynote speakers and other special honors, as well as light refreshments.

Wadsworth

A Veterans Day Observance will be held at 11 a.m. in front of the downtown VFW.

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Ryan Day’s son spotted on the sidelines of OSU’s game against Purdue on Saturday

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November 8, 2025

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Ryan Day’s son spotted on the sidelines of OSU’s game against Purdue on Saturday

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — RJ Day, a college quarterback prospect and son of OSU coach Ryan Day, was recently spotted at OSU’s game against Purdue during his official visit to Purdue University.

Day, who is ranked No. 32 in Ohio and 61st among signal callers in the 2027 class, recently delivered a standout performance in a playoff game against the Ashland Arrows.

According to a post by the school on Friday night, Day unofficially threw for what would be a school-record 482 yards and three touchdowns.

Earlier this season, Day had an impressive game against Columbus Africentric High School, completing 16 of 19 passes for 275 yards and five touchdowns on Sept. 5.

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RJ Day currently holds offers from Akron, Boston College, Bowling Green, Miami (Ohio), and Syracuse.

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