Sarah Hofius Hall
The Citizens' Voice
Scranton, PA, United States
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What to do this weekend: NEPA family picks for Oct. 15-17
The rain started as soon as we pulled into Ritter's Cider Mill on Sunday. But even soggy shoes could not stop my girls from riding horses, waving to the goats → Read More
In rare school board campaign visit, national teachers union president calls Scranton recovery plan 'immoral'
SCRANTON — Calling Tuesday’s election a critical moment for the Scranton School District, the national president of the American Federation of Teachers visited the city on Saturday to campaign for → Read More
Cyber charter schools to receive $201 million for COVID relief
Contact the writer: shofius@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9133; @hofiushallTT on Twitter. → Read More
Local Democrats choose Flynn to run for state Senate seat
Democratic State Rep. Marty Flynn will have the chance to move from the House to the Senate this year. → Read More
'You question your worth:' Looking at fifth year without raise, Scranton teachers leave district feeling defeated
Nadine Zaccheo thought she found her dream job teaching third grade at Scranton’s John F. Kennedy Elementary School six years ago. She loved her students and knew she made a → Read More
Reform sought as cyber charter school costs top $42M in NEPA districts
As cyber charter school enrollment grew over the last decade, Carbondale Area School District’s budget reserves disappeared. Now operating with a $2.5 million deficit, the district started its own cyber program last year, joining a growing number of distr → Read More
Reform sought as cyber charter school costs top $42M in NEPA districts
As cyber charter school enrollment grew over the last decade, Carbondale Area School District’s budget reserves disappeared. Now operating with a $2.5 million deficit, the district started its own cyber program last year, joining a growing number of distr → Read More
Teen parents get advice, confidence at second annual Scranton workshop
SCRANTON — Reymy Novas was in eighth grade when he learned he soon would become a father to twin girls. Now 21, the Scranton High School graduate studies criminal justice at Keystone College. He works as a correctional officer at the Wyoming County Correc → Read More
Teen parents get advice, confidence at second annual Scranton workshop
SCRANTON — Reymy Novas was in eighth grade when he learned he soon would become a father to twin girls. Now 21, the Scranton High School graduate studies criminal justice at Keystone College. He works as a correctional officer at the Wyoming County Correc → Read More
Teacher charged after girl left on bus finishing probation
Michael Peregrim spent 25 years teaching young children before criminal charges ended his career. As Peregrim completes six months of probation, his attorney last week called the case a “tragedy.” In April, prosecutors charged Peregrim, then a Head Start → Read More
W-B Area gets $3.3M increase in state budget proposal
The financially challenged Scranton School District will get an additional $10.5 million in the state budget proposed Tuesday by Gov. Tom Wolf. The boost for Scranton, placed in financial recovery by the state last month, is part of a plan that includes a → Read More
W-B Area gets $3.3M increase in state budget proposal
The financially challenged Scranton School District will get an additional $10.5 million in the state budget proposed Tuesday by Gov. Tom Wolf. The boost for Scranton, placed in financial recovery by the state last month, is part of a plan that includes a → Read More
Students use new app to anonymously report concerns
A new state violence prevention program teaches students to recognize warning signs and signals and submit concerns anonymously through a tip line, website or cellphone app. And, in the first week of Safe2Say Something, hundreds of students across the sta → Read More
Students use new app to anonymously report concerns
A new state violence prevention program teaches students to recognize warning signs and signals and submit concerns anonymously through a tip line, website or cellphone app. And, in the first week of Safe2Say Something, hundreds of students across the sta → Read More
New institute focuses on juvenile justice, trauma
A new institute at Keystone College aims to reduce juvenile incarceration and strengthen the community. The Keystone College Juvenile Justice Institute opened this fall in Harris Hall, providing real-life opportunities for students and help for area child → Read More
New institute focuses on juvenile justice, trauma
A new institute at Keystone College aims to reduce juvenile incarceration and strengthen the community. The Keystone College Juvenile Justice Institute opened this fall in Harris Hall, providing real-life opportunities for students and help for area child → Read More
Revitalization of Penn Avenue in Scranton now includes locally grown food
SCRANTON — Maple syrup, pickled beets, jams and aged cheese line the shelves and coolers inside one of the city’s newest businesses. The products, all made locally, are now available in a downtown block that was once full of blight and shuttered businesse → Read More
Revitalization of Penn Avenue in Scranton now includes locally grown food
SCRANTON — Maple syrup, pickled beets, jams and aged cheese line the shelves and coolers inside one of the city’s newest businesses. The products, all made locally, are now available in a downtown block that was once full of blight and shuttered businesse → Read More
Longtime Wyoming County commissioner dies
Ron Williams always wanted to help others. First elected as a Wyoming County commissioner in 1987, he became a champion of his community. During his time as northeast regional director of agriculture, he provided support to local farmers. As a father, he → Read More
Longtime Wyoming County commissioner dies
Ron Williams always wanted to help others. First elected as a Wyoming County commissioner in 1987, he became a champion of his community. During his time as northeast regional director of agriculture, he provided support to local farmers. As a father, he → Read More