GENESEO – The last act of the Geneseo Merchants Association (GMA) was to donate its entire bank account to the new organization at the heart of Main Street's events and festivals, Geneseo Community Main Street. Spring Morrow and Angel Berry, the heads of the now former GMA, gladly presented $10,976.18 and their well wishes to Geneseo Community Main Street's treasurer, Lora Holmes, on Tuesday. "Main Street is stronger than we've ever seen … [Read more...]
Good Times Roll at Geneseo Bank Street Pumpkin Roll
GENESEO – Kids and parents once again took the opportunity to chuck pumpkins down Bank Street as part of the Geneseo Merchants Association (GMA) Great Pumpkin Race on Saturday. The first pumpkins to hit strategically placed hay bales at the bottom of the road won their owners gift cards and merchandise from several Main Street businesses. Parents beamed over their ecstatic kids throwing pumpkins as hard as they could down the steep slope of … [Read more...]
Geneseo Merchants Association’s Summer Wine and Brew Stroll Poised to be Best Yet
GENESEO – The Geneseo Merchant's Association (GMA) is determined to make this year's wine and brew stroll the best yet, with more concurrent events in the Village than ever. According to Spring Morrow and Angel Berry, co-founders of GMA, the wine stroll is moving forward at full steam for Aug. 7, with several featured shows and a silent art auction within easy walking distance from Main Street. "GMA is happy to announce that this year's … [Read more...]
GMA Sells Out Tickets for Beautiful May Day Wine Stroll
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. GENESEO – The Geneseo Merchants Association's (GMA) May Day Wine Stroll packed several Main Street shops Friday afternoon as hungry folks enjoyed the air and delicious treats courtesy of Main Street's flourishing businesses on the beautiful first day in May. GMA sold 450 tickets for the wine stroll, tastings for which started at 4:00 p.m., and … [Read more...]
GMA May Day Wine Stroll has Treats at 15 New and Classic Shops
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. GENESEO – The Geneseo Merchants Association (GMA) will be hosting their May Day wine stroll this Friday, May 1, starting at 3:30 p.m. at The Palace on Main Street, extending through 15 Geneseo businesses, both new and classic, who will have delicious wines, cheeses and treats to be enjoyed. According to GMA, strollers can purchase tickets at … [Read more...]
Honey Girl Gourmet Adds Touch of Sweetness to Main Street
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. GENESEO – Honey Girl Gourmet officially opened its single door Tuesday morning and already has curious folks browsing the shelves for tasty treats and gifts, humming to Glenn Miller while they browse through local honeys or pick up little baggies of vegan gummy bears. Alyssa Cope, 32, had the help of her mom Jacque on Tuesday as the beautiful sign … [Read more...]
GMA and Geneseo Rotary Growing Summerfest from the Roots
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. GENESEO – The Geneseo Merchant's Association (GMA) and the Rotary Club of Geneseo are again joining forces to make this July's Summerfest as vibrant and lively as ever, saying that although new local insurance requirements forced out many out of town merchants last year, they are ready to regrow Summerfest from where it started, as a weekend of … [Read more...]
Newsroom Rewind: Fleming Guilty Verdict, Winter Weather, and More
SUN ROOM — In this week's episode of Newsroom Rewind, co-owners Josh and Conrad discuss details from the courtroom during the trial and guilty verdict for John Fleming, 19, for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, and the potential life sentence he now faces, as well as new data from Livingston County Child Protective Services, recent pipes bursting in freezing weather on Conesus Lake, and the Chocofrolic festival courtesy of the Geneseo … [Read more...]
Halloween Trick-or-Treat and Parade Make Main Street a Scream
GENESEO – With costumes ranging from Dr. Seuss and Super Mario to grim reapers and gory brides, Main Street lit up on Friday with a frenzy of trick-or-treating, followed by the annual Halloween parade. Despite a little rain and a healthy fall chill, ninja turtles, princesses, dragons, football players, and fairies trick-or-treated at over 25 Main Street businesses in the second annual Geneseo trick-or-treat courtesy of the Geneseo Merchants … [Read more...]
Autumnfest Turning Three, Amazing Lineup
GENESEO— Rolling pumpkins racing down Bank Street, a talent contest, laughter, excitement, smiles, cheerful greetings, and crowds are all going to be a part of Geneseo's 3rd Annual Autumnfest. The Geneseo Merchants Association will be hosting the 3rd annual Autumnfest on Main Street in Geneseo on Saturday, September 20 from 10a.m. to 6p.m. "Autumnfest brings visitors to see the great things Geneseo has to offer," said Lauren Hollasch, Main … [Read more...]