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Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
November 7, 2017
He was elected judge in 2007 and joined the court in January 2008. The position pays $176,572 annually. Second in seniority to Judge Thomas Burke, Lupas has served in adult and juvenile courts, the latter after the corruption scandal involving former Judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan whoÃâà...
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
November 5, 2017
He said he has the experience — he is second in seniority behind only Judge Thomas Burke — and Lupas still enjoys being in the courtroom and hearing cases. He is the only one of the county's 10 full-time judges who is up for retention. To win, Lupas must receive one more “yes” vote than “no” vote.
ABC27
October 25, 2017
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) – The owners of 16 McDonald's restaurants in Pennsylvania are paying nearly $3 million to settle a lawsuit claiming they violated state law by paying hourly employees strictly with fee-laden debit cards. A state appellate court last year upheld Luzerne County Judge Thomas BurkeÃâà...
Citizens Voice
June 19, 2017
Luzerne County Judge Thomas Burke Jr. in April ruled the Will-O-Bett Farm operation is protected by the Pennsylvania Right to Farm Act and the plaintiffs didn't file a complaint in time to make a case. A smaller group of residents have now banded together to file an appeal with the state Superior Court.
Citizens Voice
June 12, 2017
KINGSTON -- The Luzerne County District Attorney's Office is trying to shutter a Kingston strip club, claiming it is an “illegal and tortious disruption of the community” that encourages crime. Prosecutors have asked a judge to force the closure of the Cabaret on Market Street, which has been responsible forÃâà...
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
May 29, 2017
In attendance to celebrate Bendik's achievements and retirement, besides numerous parishioners, family members and even members of Bendik's high school graduating class, were Luzerne County Judge Thomas Burke and Pittston Mayor Jason Klush. An opening benediction was offered by the Rev.
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
January 5, 2017
... Bar Association of Luzerne County and its Young Lawyers' Division recently sponsored an attorney admission ceremony at the Luzerne County Courthouse in which five lawyers were admitted to the organization. First row, from left, are Judge Joseph Augello, Judge Lesa Gelb, and Judge Thomas Burke.
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
October 30, 2016
Opponents argue a retirement age of 70 promotes the election of new judges and reduces the possibility an unfit judge would remain on the bench too long. Luzerne County Judge Thomas Burke would be directly impacted by the vote because he turns 70 in December. He has said he would “very muchÃâà...
Standard Speaker
May 8, 2016
... Judges of the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas are, from left: seated, Lesa Gelb, William Amesbury, Thomas Burke, Tina Gartley and David Lupas; ... President Judge Richard M. Hughes III, along with judges Jennifer L. Rogers and Chester B. Muroski, also garnered high marks in every area.
Citizens Voice
November 21, 2014
MARK MORAN / THE CITIZENS' VOICE Luzerne County President Judge Thomas F. Burke Jr., right, talks with incoming president judge Richard ... Meanwhile, Hughes, a former assistant district attorney, was ushered into office in January 2012 with a crop of new judges who pledged to restore honor to theÃâà...
