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Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati announced today that Tony Moscato of Cameron County will be named to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Moscato will serve a two-year term beginning February 14, 2011. “I am pleased to announce that Tony will serve in this capacity, and I fully expect him to oversee the operations of gaming in the Commonwealth in an honorable, diligent manner,” Scarnati said. “Given Tony’s experience in balancing the demands of public office with the understanding of true oversight was critical in the decision-making process.” According to Scarnati, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is made up of seven Commissioners who oversee the regulatory framework of the gaming industry in Pennsylvania. As President Pro Tempore, Scarnati is responsible for naming one of those members. Members of the board appointed by legislative leaders are only eligible to serve three two-year terms. Recently, the position was held by Mr. Ken McCabe. “Ken served on the bo...

The Potter Unit of the American Cancer Society presented the Patterson Cancer Care Center at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital with its Pennsylvania Division Citation Award Thursday during an award presentation and open house at the cancer center. Tammy Ahles, ACS regional vice president, presented the award which she said recognizes cooperation and commitment to carrying out the mission of the ACS. She also mentioned the ACS resource center at the PCCC and patient requests doubled within the first six months of the cancer center’s opening. “We’ve been able to accomplish many good things in the county. We really couldn’t honor a more deserving partner,” she said. Tony Moscato of Sen. Joe Scarnati’s office also presented the PCCC with an official congratulatory citation from the state senate. The ACS and PCCC partner to provide support, education and encouragement. Through joint programs, cancer patients benefit from Look Good…Feel Better, I Can Cope, Man to Man, Relay for Life, Hearts of...