Sarah Hofius Hall | WVIA News
Sarah Hofius Hall worked at The Times-Tribune in Scranton since 2006. For nearly all of that time, Hall covered education, visiting the region's classrooms and reporting on issues important to students, teachers, families and taxpayers. Her reporting ranges from covering controversial school closure plans and analyzing test scores, to uncovering wasteful spending and highlighting the inspirational work done by the region's educators. Her work has been recognized by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Pennsylvania Women's Press Association. Hall received her degree in journalism from Ithaca College and resides in Clarks Summit with her family.
You can email Sarah at sarahhall@wvia.org
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Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed West Scranton High School graduates on Wednesday night. After flunking out of his pre-med program and being cut from his basketball team, Shapiro found a different path. -
The Edwardsville Pierogi Festival starts Friday. Gary Moran's recipe, from his stepfather, who grew up in Poland, is a two-time award-winner. -
Scranton eliminated preschool in 2020, but relaunched it this year with a Head Start classroom at Charles Sumner Elementary. If federal funding remains available, two more classrooms — at McNichols Plaza and John Adams elementary schools — will open in the fall. -
Students cut the ribbon at the first of three planned schoolyard transformations in Scranton. The space at John F. Kennedy Elementary School will be open to the public after school. -
Luzerne County Community College's Career & Technology Academy, in partnership with the county's career and technical schools, allows high school students to earn college credits free of charge. -
WVIA News' Roger DuPuis and Sarah Hofius Hall discuss Penn State's decision to close its Wilkes-Barre campus, including what that could mean for students currently enrolled there. -
A video clip and accompanying news stories appear to depict a 2020 graduate speaking in Kentucky about surviving a shooting at the Dallas, Luzerne County school. The shooting never happened. -
In most schools, including Hanover Area, attendance rates are lower compared to the years before the COVID-19 pandemic. The Luzerne County district wants to reduce absenteeism, and has increased the number of activities — including Dungeons and Dragons. -
The morning after the Penn State Board of Trustees voted to close seven campuses, including Wilkes-Barre, campus leadership met with students and staff. -
In a meeting Thursday night, Penn State trustees voted to close the Wilkes-Barre campus. The campuses in Hazleton, Scranton and Schuylkill campuses will remain open.
