Ohio officials said on Thursday that Deputy Michael Stermmerding had been placed on paid administrative leave. He will remain on leave as the sheriff’s office carries out an investigation. Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey said the force had taken the allegations that Stermmerding had shared the flag used by the extremist on his social media profile “very seriously”. While Stermmerding, and all government employees, enjoy the right to free speech, all deputies are required to swear an oath to follow “good conduct,” which can limit what they are allowed to say online....

DeWine introduced the lottery while announcing that the state would lift all COVID-19 public health restrictions, except those pertaining to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, on June 2. He said that the three weeks before restrictions are lifted presented an opportunity for the unvaccinated to protect themselves by receiving the vaccine, remarking that “the virus is really more dangerous than ever for those who are not vaccinated.” Around 42 percent of Ohio’s population has been vaccinated....

The man joined many of the thousands who jumped into the waist-deep pond on campus on Tuesday night as is tradition during the week of the Michigan football game, but was pulled from the water at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday in cardiac arrest. MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2015 | Michigan-OSU rivalry lies in details Eyewitness reports say emergency responders rushed to the man in the water and placed him on a stretcher and into an ambulance....

MORE: Week 14 bowl projections Police, firefighters and emergency responders are at the scene. Ohio State’s student newspaper, The Lantern, is reporting that the shooter is in the Lane Ave. garage. The Associated Press reports that at least eight have been transported to the university hospital. Ohio State athletes are responding on Twitter to the scary situation on campus. Running back Mike Weber: Wide receiver Johnnie Dixon: Kicker Sean Nuernberger:...

The reigning champions released a hype and a highlight all in one. There’s no better way to celebrate the win than a cool video to remember it by. Cue the intense yelling and the up-tempo music, because these videos are some of the best things about college football. Ohio State should definitely watch this before every practice, not that they need any extra motivation. MORE: Georgia hype video | Best/worst to build on in 2015 | Baby penguin named after Ezekiel Elliott...

Late in the second quarter Saturday night against Rutgers, Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett found Miller for a 45-yard catch that was more magic trick than a football play. MORE: Best of Week 8 | Scoreboard | Is MSU’s Connor Cook a Heisman contender? The Buckeyes would score on the drive to go up 21-0. Yeah, Braxton Miller is doing just fine as a wide receiver.

With the loss, the second-ranked Buckeyes (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) fall to second in the Big Ten East behind rival Michigan (7-1, 5-0). The defeat was reminiscent of last year’s upset loss at Iowa and could have ramifications for the conference and College Football Playoff races. MORE: Michigan finally able to tackle bigger questions Much like last year, Ohio State seemed outmatched for the entire game Saturday, getting outscored in every quarter....

In a letter to families of students, the principal of Ohio’s Milford Junior High School wrote that a student “was reported to have compiled a list of names of some fellow students and that this list was referred to as a ‘kill list.’” “The Miami Township Police Department has taken the student into custody, and they are dealing with the situation. Students and their families who were involved have all been notified,” Milford Junior High School Principal Misty Goetz wrote in the letter, which police posted on Facebook....

Apparently incensed about Joseph’s unpenalized hit from behind on Oilers’ defenseman Kris Russel, Lucic slashed the rookie near center ice then followed him back into Edmonton’s end of the rink where Joseph was in on the forecheck. As the play turned the other way – and with the puck now nowhere near Joseph – Lucic drilled him to the ice with an unexpected hit. Lucic followed with a gloved punch to Joseph’s face before pinning the 21-year-old down as mayhem erupted around them....

On Friday, O’Connor spoke to KOKI-TV and told the outlet that he plans to file numerous lawsuits next week due to school districts violating the state law. Under the newly passed law, a mask mandate can only be implemented if Governor Kevin Stitt declares a State of Emergency. “Look, these are not bad people,” O’Connor told KOKI-TV. “They want to do everything they can to protect their kids in the best way they feel is necessary....

Ogbah, a two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection, announced his decision Wednesday on Twitter. MORE: Latest NFL Mock Draft | 2016 NFL draft order | Top 10 Oklahoma State players of all time “I have learned so much from being a part of this prestigious university and it will carry me on in life,” Ogbah said. “I have grown into a great man now having chosen this great university and I am prepared for what lies ahead....

Simmons, one of the defensive leaders for the No. 21 Cowboys and their active leader in career tackles (189) and career tackles for loss (26), made the announcement on his Instagram account Tuesday. He had 14 tackles this season. MORE: Top 10 Oklahoma State Cowboys of all time | Oklahoma State-West Virginia betting line The Cowboys (5-0) will take on West Virginia in a Big 12 Conference game Saturday....

Authored by Representative Terry O’Donnell, the bill, HB 2030, would require students to pass the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization test in order to graduate in the 2022-23 school year. The legislation was passed in the House with a 80-18 vote and will now face action in the Senate. “Unfortunately, too many of our students graduate high school without basic knowledge of how our nation was founded or how our system of government works,” O’Donnell said in a statement....

But until recently, if they played football at Old Dominion, they weren’t allowed to tweet. But those days are now over as ODU coach Bobby Wilder lifted the ban this week. MORE: No more bars for Noles players | CMU dismisses Greer | Fisher claims players will ‘do better’ “I’ve told our kids if they put something out there that embarrasses their family, their teammates or the Old Dominion program, you could be suspended and/or dismissed,” Wilder said, via College Football Talk....

Gay, who was a carpenter and drywall hanger until four years ago, when he sold his first novel at the age of 57, is blessedly unschooled. He may do a few things writers learn not to do in workshops–such as pile on adverbs–but his prose is as natural and pure as it comes. “You got a look about you like you don’t care whether you live or die, and maybe you’d a little rather die,” says one character....

The car was used by an Ole Miss football player who was not identified in records obtained by the newspaper. The player’s vehicle had been vandalized. MORE: 10 hot spring games | Best college football states Possible No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick Laremy Tunsil was suspended seven games last season for the use of three loaner cars over a six-month period. It’s unclear if Tunsil’s use of loaners is what was self-reported by school officials....

London—who identifies as non-binary—has faced backlash on social media over the past several days, after saying on YouTube that they had “transitioned” races and cultures after surgery to resemble their K-Pop idol, Jimin of BTS. And in a video uploaded to Twitter on Monday, London showed off their surgically-enhanced “Korean eyes” while speaking more about their identity. “Now finally, I feel Korean,” said London. “I identify with the Korean community....

At just 18 years old, the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star has received seven Grammy nominations. Now, she is set for global domination with her worldwide “Sour” tour. Joining Rodrigo on the road are Gracie Abrams, Holly Humberstone, and Baby Queen, three up-and-coming female artists. Newsweek has everything you need to know about the “Sour” tour below—including dates, and venue and ticket information. Olivia Rodrigo ‘Sour’ Tour 2022 Dates Olivia Rodrigo will be kicking off her “Sour” tour in San Francisco on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium....