Fundraiser for Salar employees in Dayton, Ohio after fire

A little B.I.N.G.O raised a lot of money for people left out of work since a fire shut down more than half a dozen Oregon District business.

Andy Rowe, the assistant general manager of Blind Bob's bar in the Oregon District, said the bar's special bingo fundraiser Monday raised $1,985 to provide assistance after a Dec. 29 fire that shut down Salar Restaurant and Lounge at 400 E. Fifth St., and about a half-dozen surrounding businesses.

>> Restaurant owner vows to reopen after devastating fire

Salar, which employed about 35, remains closed.

>> MORE: Kettering pizza restaurant says it has closed ‘temporarily’

The other impacted businesses — among them Hicks Barber Shop & Shave Parlor, Spice Paradise, Addison Home Health Services, The Scenery and Canary Consulting — have found or are looking for places to work temporarily.

About 75 people attended the bingo night at Bob’s, which is just doors away from Salar.

An ongoing GoFundMe fundraiser has collected more than $7,400 to support impacted workers.

Business owners estimate it will take months before they can resume business in their shops.

Credit: Photo: Rachel Jensen

In Other News

The history of Tank’s: An all-hours bar and dining favorite for decades...

Country music artist Scotty McCreery coming to Fraze in August

Dayton Food Truck Association to host rally at Montgomery County...

Jump start gardening by making a plan

Izakaya, an Anime-themed restaurant in Beavercreek, opens Friday

About the Author

Amelia Robinson

Community Impact Editor Amelia Robinson is an award-winning columnist, features writer and podcast host. The Ohio University graduates work has appeared in the Dayton Daily News since 2000.