Rochester Local News – Friday, December 26th, 2025

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Friday, December 26th, 2025

Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Woops, a French macaron company, closed its Woops Wagon on Christmas Eve after an electrical fire and plans to reopen when it can safely resume operations + a small supply of birthday cake macarons remains available. KIMT

ROCHESTER EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

New Year's Eve Celebration

5:30-7:30 p.m. & 8:00-10:00 p.m. — Bleu Duck Kitchen & Oyster Bar — $125 per person — Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an elegant four-course dining experience.

Wed, 12/31/25

Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
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Castle Con

12 PM - 6 PM — Historic Chateau Theatre — Check event page for details — Immerse yourself in a weekend-long tabletop gaming extravaganza with tournaments and family-friendly fun.

Thu, 1/22/26

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
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ROCHESTER REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

ROCHESTER JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ROCHESTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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