Sarah Hall

During a lively discussion aimed at boosting declining enrollment and led by Plymouth Board of Education President Bob Travis at the August 12 Committee of the Whole meeting, innovation emerged as one of the biggest reasons why families should send their children to the district's schools. “This district has a long history of innovations that have been copied around our

For new Plymouth Schools Superintendent Scott Stier, settling into his role leading a 2,000-student district may be the opposite of hunkering down at his desk. Instead, he is directing his energy towards venturing out, making connections and encouraging staff to prioritize relationships, too. Since he began his new job on July 1, his tall, angular frame has already become instantly […]

WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall shares her views in her latest column.

A young farming couple’s generous impulse has burst into full bloom, bringing unexpected late-summer joy to hundreds. When Brittany Schultz came up with idea of growing sunflowers on a highly visible three acres of the 264-acre Bemis family farm she and her husband Tom bought last fall – and giving a free bloom to anyone who stops in – they […]

At its August meeting, the Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School Board formally approved resolutions to put a building referendum on the ballot in November and authorize up to $39.6 million in bonds to pay for the project. Though the measures passed with little discussion or fanfare, they marked the culmination of a major effort which started with a facilities study two years […]

After identifying programs for people with Parkinson’s Disease as a pressing community need, Generations in Plymouth is offering new options to help people with the neurodegenerative disorder improve their physical and mental health. In January, the increasingly popular intergenerational center – which just enrolled its 1,000th member – started offering a Parkinson's-focused exercise class at noon every Friday and a […]

A tremor in Gail Wilke's pinky finger, which started when she was 54 years old, was what first alerted her that something was wrong. Three years and one Parkinson's Disease diagnosis later, she has been on quite the journey. And so has her little sister, who just climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to honor Gail and raise funds for the Michael J.

The Plymouth Board of Education has approved school counselor and summer school director Matt Mueller to be interim principal at Horizon Elementary School, filling the position vacated by the passing of Chris Helmer on August 11. “Just like all of you, I am deeply saddened by the loss of Horizon Principal Chris Helmer. I was fortunate enough to work closely ... Full Story

The Atrium Last Sold in 2018 for North of $106 Million

An unprecedented spike in the number of incidents involving physical restraint of students – one of the highest such numbers among public schools in the state, according to historical data – occurred at Riverview Middle School during the 2023- 24 academic year. While sharing the annual Seclusion and Restraint Report required by state law, Director of Student Services and Special […]