Blue Flame extinguished after 68 years
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March 25, 2024

Blue Flame extinguished after 68 years

By Mon Valley Independent

By JIM BUSCH

For the MVI

On Sunday diners packed the tables and booths of the Blue Flame Restaurant one last time. The restaurant, which was founded by Les George in October 1956, recently announced it would be closing its doors forever on March 24. 

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