In response to impact of COVID It is responsive to the impact of COVID, said Carlos Campo, president of AU. Hesitation developed and students I ve talked to didn’t feel prepared because of what happened last year at [their] high school. Students aren t sure if they’re ready financially.
400 students who already deposited money qualify
To help jump start students who weren t sure of their decision to enroll in college, this scholarship will help meet their goal of earning an education.
Campo said 400 students who already have deposited money for tuition qualify. All they need to do is keep their GPA at or above a 2.0, continue to live on-campus and be a full-time student, he said.
For residents like Craig Wiley, 61, of Polk, it s a tricky path.
After reading Sheriff s Office reports and other articles on identity theft, he started receiving unsolicited Visa cards in the mail. One was even issued from his local bank, Sutton Bank.
Last year, he filed for $800 in COVID-19 relief. His job as a substitute ended as schools closed due to the pandemic. At first I thought these might be preloaded cards,’ Wiley said. I phoned Sutton Bank to ask, and their representative said, No, if you didn’t request a card, someone has your information and they’re phishing.
As a precaution, Wiley filed a report and requested credit reports, two highly recommended steps to follow in a fraud situation.
Feb. 18 regular meeting
KEY ACTION Eleven fraudulent unemployment claims have been filed against the school district, Treasurer Connie Hange said during her treasurer s report portion of the meeting.
DISCUSSION Hange said she has informed each employee about these unemployment claims and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, which she said will reimburse the employees if their claims are allowed.
Only one claim has been potentially allowed by JFS for $9,000, but Hange said she is appealing it.
OTHER BUSINESS Superintendent Chris Clark discussed reinventing the transportation plan in the district, such as starting and ending with the elementary school and rearranging the bus route.
Here s how Ashland-area residents can stay safe
Roads may be hazardous for your drive into work Tuesday morning with some blowing and drifting snow expected.
If you have to travel, make sure you have an extra flashlight, some food and water in your vehicle. It s a good idea to throw a snow shovel in the trunk and an extra blanket. Let someone know where you re going and what time you should arrive. And have a cellphone charger with you.
The forecast has many taking to Facebook where one question dominates: Who can plow driveways at a reasonable rate?
If you end up taking shovel in hand and doing it yourself, make sure you do it safely.
For many, dating apps are an effective way to meet someone new, especially during a pandemic.
Pre-COVID dating was a lot of work - dressing up, leaving the house, wearing unbearable shoes because it completes the outfit, and making idol conversation when nervousness takes over.
Today, thanks to apps, couples are wearing sweats and baking banana bread while trying to decide if the other person is worth the time (it sounds harsh, but it s true). There s something good about online experiences, said Debbie Portner, clinical director and owner of Cornerstone Counseling of Ashland. It really does give you the opportunity to get to know someone. You can weed out some people that aren’t such a good fit or don’t share the same values or interests. It s a safe way to get to know people.