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Steve Mocarsky covers City News for the Times Leader. Reach him at (570) 459-2005 or smocarsky@timesleader.com.
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.
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.SCRANTON – To most of the world, the late Jason Miller was the actor who played Father Karras in one of the scariest films ever made – “The Exorcist.”
Lou Michaels pitches in at card show
WILKES-BARRE – A former NFL star and a cartoonist pitched in at a sports card show and silent auction on Sunday to help an organization assist local children.
Despite price drop, people still unloading their gold
Although gold has dropped in value since it hit an all-time high of more than $1,000 per ounce in March, people are still anxiously unloading their gold jewelry and coins to jewelers and gold buyers.
LCTA helps students see Pens
KINGSTON – The Luzerne County Transportation Authority has teamed up with local colleges and Wachovia Arena to provide a sweet deal for college students who are hockey fans.
Specter clarifies union law stance
Despite his vote last year in favor of considering legislation favorable towards unions, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter remains undecided on whether he will support the Employee Free Choice Act if it comes to an expected vote early next year.
Home’s embrace
WILKES-BARRE – Dakota Zyskowski literally couldn’t wait to hug her daddy as soon as the 7-year-old laid her eyes on him.
Union-friendly bill controversial
Among the first pieces of legislation expected to be brought up for a vote in the U.S. Senate after President-elect Barack Obama takes office in January is the controversial Employee Free Choice Act.
Manager: Arena attendance strong, steady
WILKES-BARRE – Despite a sour economy, people are still spending plenty of money on entertainment, at least at one local venue.
Hazleton home invasion probed
HAZLETON – City police are developing leads related to a home invasion on Saturday in which an elderly couple were badly beaten, and officials continue to seek information from the public.
Hazleton couple beaten in their home
HAZLETON – A prominent city couple were badly beaten in a home invasion Saturday night.
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