Injunction to close Bob’s Tavern upheld

By KRISTIE LINDEN

klinden@yourmvi.com

After hearing from the Washington County District Attorney and the owner of Bob’s Tavern in Finleyville Tuesday, a county judge decided to approve the preliminary injunction against the bar, which will remain closed at least until the hearing to decide its permanent fate is held. Washington County Judge Michael Lucas ruled in favor of District Attorney Jason Walsh’s petition to close what he termed a nuisance bar after a Monessen man was shot in the parking lot Oct. 10.

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