Briefs: Court officials issue jury scam warning
Richland County residents report telephone scam
The Richland County Common Pleas Court is warning the public of a nationwide telephone scam involving individuals claiming to be deputy calling regarding jury service. Victims have received calls telling them that they failed to appear for jury service and can avoid arrest by paying a fine or by reporting to the jail. Court officials say they received several calls Tuesday morning from Richland County residents who stated that they had received such a phone call.
A court will never ask for payment, a credit card or your Social Security number for failure to appear for jury duty. Do not divulge personal or financial information to unknown callers, even if they sound legitimate.
If you believe you were a victim of the jury duty scam, you are encouraged to report the incident to local law enforcement.
Mid-Ohio ESC seeks substitute teachers
The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is looking for substitute teachers to work in a number of area school districts.
HB 583 allows districts the flexibility to use substitute teachers with either an associate degree or high school diploma. Each local board of education has the option to set the educational level for their substitute teachers by adopting a resolution. Interested substitutes should contact the district(s) that they are interested in working to find out what they will be requiring.
To work within Mid-Ohio ESC’s client districts, candidates must submit a substitute teacher application and pay the $22 application fee. The application fee can be paid online, a check can be mailed in, or you may pay in the office by check, cash or credit card. Candidates must also have a current BCI/FBI background check. Fingerprinting for a background check can be completed at the Mid-Ohio ESC office for a fee. Other important information, including downloadable applications, can be found at Mid-Ohio ESC’s website.
After being accepted for a substitute position with Mid-Ohio ESC, candidates must apply for a substitute teacher license through the Ohio Department of Education, unless they already hold a current teaching license.
Potential candidates with questions can call Mid-Ohio ESC at 419-774-5520.
Ashland University receives grant for 5G training program
ASHLAND - Ashland University’s 5G wireless technology workforce training program received a boost from the Ohio Department of Development on Aug. 10 when it was approved for a $250,000 grant through the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program. IMAP assists Ohioans who are low income, partially unemployed or totally unemployed participate in a training program to receive a credential at no cost.
Ashland, one of four training providers across the state to be awarded, will offer any of four 5G microcredentials to unemployed, under-employed and low-income Ohioans, free of charge.
For more information on the program, contact Stephanie Donofe Meeks at smeeks2@ashland.edu or visit the AU workforce development webpage.
This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Richland County Common Pleas Court warns of telephone scam
