LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Annual non-profit arts and craft fair is searching for a way to reduce event costs. The Conesus Lake Association (CLA) has been running their arts and craft show at Longpoint Park since 1975, bringing in more than 3,000 people over the course of two days. Despite this massive success, the non-profit is hoping to lower the amount of money they out into the event. "The CLA spends about $4,000 to put on the event," … [Read more...]
Sunken Boat from Conesus Lake Ring of Fire Recovered
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...]
No One Injured After Ring of Fire Boat Collision Results in Sunk Boat
CONESUS LAKE — At approximately 1 a.m. on the 4th of July two boats collided on Conesus Lake, sinking one with no injuries reported. The accident was at the north end of Conesus Lake about 300 yards off the of Vitale Park. One boat was carrying two passengers and the other was carrying 13. Law enforcement sources confirmed there was a collision and one boat sunk in approximately 30 feet of water and is still at the bottom of the lake awaiting … [Read more...]
Harmful Algae Bloom Advisory for Conesus Lake
CONESUS LAKE — The Livingston County Health Department has issued an advisory for a harmful bloom of algal (Blue Green Algae) in areas of Conesus Lake. The public water supply is fine for drinking but the public is advised not to drink or use the lake water for cooking and do not swim, wade, play, or come into direct contact with water that is discolored or has scums on the surface. "The Livingston County Department of Health is … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Mass Fish Kill Due To Bacteria
CONESUS LAKE — The north end of Conesus Lake experienced a mass mortality of dead pan fish due to a common bacteria. According to a press release from Mark Grove the Livingston County Director of Environmental Health the New York State Department of Conservation reports that mass amounts of bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish died. Grove states that the Cornell University Aquatic Animal Health Program determined that there was a common bacteria … [Read more...]
Ted’s Conesus Lake Ice Fishing Derby Landed Over $8K for Charity
LIVONIA – Ted's Tackle's annual Frostbite Ice Fishing Derby pulled in much more than fish. According to Ted's Tackle, located in Lakeville, the February derby's 525 anglers landed $8,340, which will be split in half and donated to two worthy causes: the Honor Flight of Rochester and the Myers Memorial Foundation. "It was a nice little take for a small tournament," said Ted Decker of Ted's Tackle. "I couldn't believe how well we … [Read more...]
Sunday Cup of Coffee with Guest: Mary Alice May from the Beachcomber
Mary Alice May, who along with her husband own the Beachcomber on Conesus Lake, took the time out of her busy schedule to stop in at the Sun Room and talk about her thriving business and why she always looks for improvements at the Conesus Lake landmark. Mary Alice passed on the coffee - she had a nice cup of hot tea. … [Read more...]
Bold Conesus Lake Coyote Makes Waves
CONESUS – Photos, rumors and online articles on America's most successful canine are rippling through Conesus Lake towns as a daring predator ventured out on the open ice in broad daylight for two days. Though not necessarily dusk or night hunters like raccoons, opossums or skunks, coyotes are notoriously cautious of humans and seeing one so frequently on one of the most exposed patches of Livingston County is unusual. Lake residents … [Read more...]
Chip Holt Draws Lake Experts to Talk Watershed Responsibilities at Conesus Lake
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Chip Holt Nature Center will serve as a platform for three experts to talk about responsible land use and nutrient flows that affect Conesus Lake. Specifically, the talk will focus on excessive plant growth on the lake, a topic which might conjure images of the blankets of toxic blue-green algae seen at the north end of the lake in recent years. The talk is free and open to the public on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 6:30 to … [Read more...]
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