BELLEVUE, Pa. — The first alcoholic drink was poured and served in Bellevue Friday night, ending a 80 year alcohol ban.
The town had been dry since 1935, but voters overturned the ban in May.
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Business owner Aaron Stubna launched the campaign to overturn the ban nearly a decade ago.
“I have a vision of what this town can become, and it’s such a great little town. Now we can finally move forward. We can finally move forward. I'm getting a little choked up. It's been such a long time,” he said.
Grille 565 on Lincoln Avenue was awarded one of the borough's two liquor licenses. The establishment held a raffle to determine the first person who would be able to order a drink.
Wilkinsburg also lifted its ban on alcohol sales in May.