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Park News - (10/28/11) According to the local news the copper theft from Conneaut Lake’s Blue Streak coaster will not affect the operation of the ride next season. The cable was part of an electric ‘service line’ used by the maintenance staff only, and not part of the operational system of the coaster.
    (10/25/11) Sad news for Conneaut Lake Park, as the local news reports that thieves broke into the park and made off with close to $11,000 worth of copper cables from the Blue Streak.
    (7/27/11) Good news, I’m told that the Blue Streak at Conneaut Lake Park reopened on July 22nd.
    (7/20/11) According to the Conneaut Lake Park website the Blue Streak is currently closed, but expected to reopen on or before July 29th.
    (5/6/11) Conneaut Lake has put in for the Pepsi Refresh program again this year, asking for a $50,000 grant to restore the park’s Midway. Check out the details here.
    (5/3/11) An official newsletter from Conneaut Lake mentions Gregory Swank has been selected as the manager of the ride area. “Greg and his wife Carol have a vision for Conneaut Lake Park that will blend the nostalgia and charm of the Park with modern technology and amenities. Look too for some additions in the ride line up.”
    It also mentions the return of Adam’s Crew of Structural Technologies, Inc. who will prep and perform maintenance of the Blue Sreak, including the placement of 150 feet of new track before the ride opens this season.
    (4/29/11) The state of things at Conneaut Lake is changing it seems. According to Screamscape sources, Lisko Amusements, the group who has run the rides for the past couple of years, did not have their contract renewed for the 2011 season as they were told they were no longer needed. As such, the group has removed the Change Skydiver ride they brought in, as well as their own assortment of concessions stands and trailers.
    While a new operator for the park’s rides has not been announced, one rumor claims that the group who was hired to renovate the Blue Streak last year may be chosen as a new operator. As a result, a fellow by the name of Joe Prischak, who is said to actually be the owner of several of the rides in the park currently, may be ready to pull out as well.
    Summer will be here before you know it… so the 2011 plans for Conneaut Lake better get settled soon before they find themselves missing what has kept them alive for the past few years. More when I find out.
    (1/15/11) Conneaut Lake fans… the voting has been going well, but not good enough as the park is hanging around 14 to 15th place. So remember to keep voting, as you can vote one a day.
    (1/4/11) Conneaut Lake is attempting to knock at Pepsi’s door once again and is in the running for another $50,000 grant to restore the park’s Midway & Fun House. If you would like to help them win, you can vote once a day through to the end of the month here. Currently they are ranked #82.
    (9/7/10) The Blue Streak is back and you can find reviews and photos of the coaster back in action posted to Theme Park Review, CoasterForce and a written review on Coaster101.