Hot lunches are on a bit of a hiatus at Ridgway schools and are likely going to be limited this semester.

The district announced the hot lunch schedule changes to parents this week, letting families know the schools will only be able to serve hot lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Staffing shortages are mostly to blame for the problem. Former Director of Food Services Marilyn Younie retired a month ago. Cook Angela Maldonado was promoted to director of food services. But the district is still tryi...