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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After rival banks closed for the day Thursday, workers met for a fight at Dunmore Corners. The third annual Bankers’ Water Balloon Battle raised more than $3,100 for Bread Basket of NEPA. -
Acceptance, friendships and confidence flourish at a baseball diamond in Wilkes-Barre. The Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball league, which has expanded and thrived at the field over the last six years, will play at the Little League World Series next month — with a national audience. -
The Scranton School District has considered school closures for several years. But with steady enrollment, and an increase of students with autism, the superintendent wants to pause any plans. -
Rosemary Boland, who started teaching in Scranton in 1969, led strikes, advocated for children and provided a voice for her membership. She retired as president of the Scranton Federation of Teachers last week. -
WVIA News' Roger DuPuis and Sarah Hofius Hall talk about the funding challenges facing rural school districts in Pennsylvania. -
UPDATED: Lackawanna College to offer Division II sports, join Pennsylvania State Athletic ConferenceLackawanna College will transition from the National Junior College Athletic Association to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II "in the coming years," the school announced today. -
Luzerne County employees can now take classes or earn a degree from Luzerne County Community College at 50% the normal cost of tuition. The partnership will help with recruiting, retaining and strengthening the skills of county employees, officials said Monday. -
Historically underfunded districts receive the vast majority of new state education funding. Leaders of small, rural districts want Pennsylvania to examine the funding formula and seek cyber charter school reform. -
Almost 700 international students studied at colleges in Northeast and Northcentral Pennsylvania last year. They bring an economic boost and a global perspective to campus — benefits that the schools hope won’t wane under policy changes from the Trump administration. -
Chuck Kiessling became Lycoming County coroner in 2000. He never expected his daughter to work at his side.
