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

July 2, 2009

Caseload changes at court location

WILKES-BARRE – The reorganization of Luzerne County’s Central Court was finalized on Thursday with a judicial order.

July 2, 2009

Flock of fun set for the Fourth

Don’t quack up looking for a fun way to spend some down time before the fireworks celebrations this 4th of July.

June 30, 2009

Fundraiser set to assist Help Line

Remember that old TV jingle?

June 30, 2009

Area native to head Temple board of trustees

A Kingston native will head the board that oversees one of the commonwealth’s most prestigious institutions of higher education.

June 29, 2009

National shrine legacy of Father Angelo

HAZLE TWP. – Friends and family of a man who founded a national shrine that has attracted hundreds of thousands of faithful Catholics to the Hazleton area remember him as a giving man who loved music, helped keep youths safe and off the streets and was deeply devoted to his faith.

June 28, 2009

Freedom Salute honors newest war heroes

WILKES-BARRE – Staff Sgt. Cory Dumont’s squad was under fire from about 25 enemy combatants on both sides of the road near the Afghanistan city of Shewan as the convoy of Pennsylvania Army National Guard soldiers pushed through, returning fire on the enemy.

June 28, 2009

Crowning triumph for W-B native

WILKES-BARRE – A city native and Meyers High School graduate will be representing Pennsylvania in this year’s Miss America Pageant.

June 27, 2009

Bazaar marriage

Given the recent closings and consolidations of numerous parishes as part of a diocesan restructuring, this year’s church bazaar season is an emotionally difficult one for people in many parishes, including longtime St. Hedwig’s parishioner and volunteer Gerry Dicton.

June 26, 2009

LOOKING GOOD: CAN DO

As companies across the nation downsize or fold, industrial and business parks in Luzerne County continue to grow and prepare for future tenants.

June 24, 2009

Eachus criticizes Barletta

HAZLETON – In response to a request for help from city Mayor Lou Barletta, state Rep. Todd Eachus on Wednesday sent the mayor a letter criticizing his actions related to the city’s pension fund and called one of his recent financial moves “reckless.”


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