Steve Mocarsky

Staff Writer

smocarsky@timesleader.com

(570) 459-2005
Steve has been a reporter with the Times Leader for the past 10 years. Most of that time has been spent covering news and politics in the Hazleton area. He has lived in the Hazleton area most of his life, has a degree in music education and, before becoming a journalist, taught music and managed a restaurant.

Latest Articles by Steve Mocarsky

February 8, 2010

Snow coming, and driving could be tricky

Folks in Luzerne County can expect at least 3 to 5 inches of snow to accumulate on Wednesday, with high winds and drifts that will impede driving and impact schedules, according to a local meteorologist.

February 7, 2010

A Lenten tradition

NANTICOKE – Church members and guests immersed themselves in Ukrainian tradition on Sunday to celebrate a traditional holy day in preparation for the Lenten season that begins next week.

February 7, 2010

Fire injures 2 in Luzerne

LUZERNE – Two people were injured and 10 were temporarily displaced in a Bennett Street blaze late Sunday morning.

February 4, 2010

Big snow storm to miss the county

Luzerne County should see a few inches of snow tonight into Saturday, but the brunt of a major winter storm approaching from the south is expected to miss Northeastern Pennsylvania.

February 3, 2010

Water system sale debated

HAZLETON – Dozens of water company and city employees filled City Council chambers Wednesday night to show their support for or opposition to Mayor Lou Barletta’s plan to sell the Hazleton City Authority water system to a private company.

February 2, 2010

Project goal: Aid elderly, disabled

Commissioners in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties and Hazleton City Council are considering participating in a pilot project to coordinate transportation services to better assist the elderly and disabled.

February 1, 2010

Health jobs – alive, though not kicking

NANTICOKE – Health sciences students at Luzerne County Community College learned Monday it might not be as easy these days to find a job after graduation, but jobs are out there.

January 31, 2010

Closing fest on a high note

HAZLE TWP. – As young men leapt into the air and their female counterparts spun in circles, their swirling dresses filling the stage with vibrant color, an audience sat captivated.

January 31, 2010

Stopping the work of hate groups

KINGSTON – Hate groups are present and active in Luzerne County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. But there are ways to recognize their presence and combat their messages, and there are people working locally to do just that.

January 28, 2010

Businessman blasts claim he’s holding up progress

KINGSTON – Frank Klug says the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority is making him out to be the bad guy, holding up a Main Street development project in Kingston and Edwardsville by demanding more money than his property is worth.


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