GENESEO – One year after one of Main Street Geneseo's most damaging fires, and business is as vibrant as ever. Friday marks the anniversary of the devastating blaze that destroyed Kelly's Saloon and HoneyGirl Gourmet and caused severe damage to CyclePath Bike Shop and Touch of Grayce. "It feels really great to be able to smile today about the progress & what is to come - the past year has shown the strong & true power of community, … [Read more...]
From the Ashes: Honey Girl Gourmet Returns to Geneseo after Fire
GENESEO – Honey Girl Gourmet, Geneseo's newest specialty and gift store, was just finishing its third month in business on July 29, 2015, when its building was tragically destroyed in the fire that also claimed Kelly's Saloon. But it takes more than a devastating fire to beat its founder and owner, Alyssa Cope, 32. Due to the incredible personal sacrifices and constant labor throughout August and September by herself and Blake Burnette with … [Read more...]
SUNSPOT: September 14, 2015
SUNROOM — Josh Williams delivers you your sunspot for Monday September 14, 2015. Geneseo Main Street updates and a shocking new timeline on the completion of the project has now been disclosed by Village Officials. The search for a new Avon Superintendent has narrowed down the field, watch to find out who the final two candidates are. Finally there is progress on the Kelly's Saloon and what might be happening with the currently condemned … [Read more...]
Geneseo Fire Chief: Short in Cloth Wire Caused Kelly’s Fire
GENESEO – After a rigorous joint investigation by the Geneseo Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, and Livingston County Sheriff's Office, the cause of the destructive blaze that cost Main Street two businesses has been determined to be an accidental electrical short in an internal cloth wire in the back, or south-facing, wall. Geneseo Fire Chief Andrew Chanler conclusively says in his official report to the Geneseo Village Board … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Fire Caused by Electrical Accident
GENESEO – Investigators are still finalizing the details on the cause of the fire that claimed Kelly's Saloon and Honey Girl's Gourmet last Wednesday, July 29, but are able to say that the cause was accidental and electrical in nature. Livingston County Emergency Management Director Kevin Niedermaier said that the fire originated in the ceiling of the back wall of Kelly's, and that multiple affected buildings and tenants make the process time … [Read more...]
Geneseo Village Board Commends Community for Battling Kelly’s Blaze
GENESEO – At their first meeting since last Wednesday's fire on Main Street, the Village Board expressed gratitude and deep appreciation for the first responders who contained and battled the blaze, and continue to investigate the scene into Monday, and the businesses who helped first responders do their jobs. Trustee Ben Gajewski formally presented Geneseo Fire Chief Andrew Chanler's report to the Board, who all commended the first responders … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Throws Lifeline to Students Displaced by Kelly’s Fire
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo is offering housing and possible emergency funds for displaced student residents who lost their possessions and places to live along with Kelly's Saloon in Wednesday's fire. SUNY Geneseo is spreading the word about their GoFundMe page to raise money for the students, where they ask the community and alumns to donate what they think the cost of their next drink at Kelly's would have been. "This fundraiser asks that … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Saloon Wiped Out by Main Street Geneseo Blaze
GENESEO – The fire that tore through 71 to 73 Main Street in the Village's business district Wednesday afternoon has destroyed at least one of Geneseo's treasures, Kelly's Saloon. Geneseo Fire Chief Andrew Chanler said that the bar, an icon of the region, was lost in the blaze, as well as two apartments above. "It's probably a total loss, and this building and its occupant are kind of an icon," said Chief Chanler. "The damage is very … [Read more...]
Massive Damage as Kelly’s Fire Rips Through Building
GENESEO — A fire that erupted in an apartment behind Kelly's Saloon on Main Street in Geneseo has now spread into multiple units. Numerous buildings have been evacuated, and Main and Center Streets are closed. Multiple firefighters are being closely monitored for heat exhaustion and dehydration. East Avon and Livonia Fire Departments are also on the scene, as at least two ladder trucks pour water onto rooftops. The GeneseeSun.com is … [Read more...]