HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bobbie Sauer with the Firehouse Cafe announced on Facebook Thursday that the business will not reopen.
The post said, "It is very difficult for me to announce as we have been in the community for so long, but the cafe will not be re-opening. After many years of hard yet rewarding work, I will be retiring. Words cannot describe how thankful I am for all of the support Hutchinson has given to me and my business. My life and the lives of my family have been greatly changed due to the friendships we've formed and people we have met over the years having the cafe. It has been a wonderful experience and I wouldn't change it for the world. Please continue to support other local businesses in Hutchinson, they cannot survive without you. Thank you all."
The cafe announced its closure May 6, due to difficulties with not having enough space to take all necessary precautions for COVID-19.