Hazleton leader’s stance on illegal immigration a factor in Pa. award.
By Steve Mocarsky smocarsky@timesleader.com
Staff Writer

HAZLETON – Mayor Lou Barletta, known for his local crackdown on illegal immigration, has been named Mayor of the Year by his peers in the Pennsylvania State Mayors Association.

“It’s an honor I’ll remember the rest of my life because of who the award was given to me by,â€