Biz Buzz: Worker shortage remains the hot topic
It s not a new discussion as the worker shortage in the area, state and nation has been a challenge for years with flexible work schedules and automation expected to help, but there is no question it s an employee market right now with many options for those looking to get back into the workplace or make a change. 2:00 pm, May 14, 2021 ×
Hiring signs are visible all over the lakes area as the community, state and nation grapples with a worker shortage. It s not a new problem. Photo illustration by Metro Newspaper Service
Hiring signs abound in the lakes area and across the country.
Biz Buzz: Caribou to add location in Brainerd
Former Tim Hortons will have a new occupant. And a new doughnut shop announced it is opening in downtown Brainerd. 6:00 am, May 9, 2021 ×
Caribou is moving into the former Tim Hortons building on West Washington Street. Renee Richardson / Brainerd Dispatch
The tantalizing Timbit doughnut holes are still on the drive-thru menu at Tim Horton s, but not for much long it would appear.
Tim Horton s opened with fanfare, and not just because it was across the street from the Dispatch, but that did help. The box of assorted Timbits was a frequent addition to the newsroom. So while it may have helped on a health level, those doughnuts were still missed mightily.
Editor’s note: The Advance Leader is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election.
Plum residents have a plethora of candidates seeking both the Democratic and Republican nod for four school board seats this year.
A dozen hopefuls, including two incumbents, have cross-filed for the May 18 primary election, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list.
Current board members are Angela Anderson and Joe Tommarello. Other candidates include Devin Adams, Megan Chuderewicz, Sheleah Fronckowiak, Justin Newman, Mandee Pettyjohn, Don Pytel, Raymond Rall, Renee Richardson, Melissa Russell and Ronald Sakolsky.
Here are the candidates and their responses to election questions posed by the Tribune-Review.
Plum Borough School District
Plum School District Riverview and Plum school districts have partnered with Giant Eagle Pharmacy to provide a covid vaccine clinic
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Riverview and Plum school districts have partnered with Giant Eagle Pharmacy to provide a covid vaccine clinic
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Plum, Oakmont and Verona residents ages 16 and older will be able to get vaccinated at covid clinic Wednesday, May 12.
The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be available from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Oblock Junior High School, 440 Presque Isle Drive in Plum.
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