CONESUS LAKE — The boat that sunk after a collision on the night of the Conesus Lake Ring of Fire was recovered this afternoon. The incident, first reported by the Genesee Sun occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m shortly after the 3rd of July firework show at the north end of the lake. The Sheriff's Marine unit arrived to the scene they found 11 people to be in the water including young children as young as 3-years-old. Deputy Ken Ippolito and … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Year After Year Ring of Fire Celebration Delivers Lifelong Memories
CONESUS LAKE — On Tuesday night tens of thousands of families and friends gathered around the shore of Conesus Lake to celebrate the Conesus Lake Ring of Fire. In a celebration like no other homes and cottages sparked their flares, bonfires and fireworks in a toast to our nations independence and the sacrifices we make for it's continuance. The event is sponsored by the Conesus Lake Assocation. … [Read more...]
Friday Thunderstorms Could Stop Dry Spell in Time for Fireworks
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – National weather forecasts predict that about one-fifth of an inch of rain will fall on Livingston County during Friday's much anticipated thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, it will most likely rain after 3 p.m. on Friday. This rain, though not much, could curb hot, dry conditions that can pose a risk of fire during July 3 and 4 fireworks displays. On Friday there is a slight chance of showers … [Read more...]
Heroin and Suboxone on East Lake Road Land Man with 3rd of July DWAI
LIVONIA – A Rochester man was arrested for drug possession and DWAI Drugs on East Lake Road after a Sheriff's Deputy with the STOP DWI Unit pulled him over and found that there was heroin and unprescribed Suboxone in the car. According to a press release from Undersheriff Matthew Bean, Sheriff Thomas Dougherty advises that Clifford Smith Jr., 53, was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, a misdemeanor. Smith was also charged … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Families Ready to Celebrate Conesus Lake Ring of Fire
CONESUS LAKE — The ground might be soggy around the lake but we will have a beautiful evening tonight for the Conesus Lake Ring of Fire. The Conesus Lake Ring of Fire is held every 3rd of July as lake residents ignite flares on the shore and celebrate through the evening by a variety of firework shows. The ring lights up at 10 p.m. According to our news partner 13WHAM the weather for The annual 3rd of July firework extravaganza will be a … [Read more...]