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Decades-old campground creates new memories for Memorial Day Weekend
PHELPS, N.Y. (WROC) — Described as never hearing of it, until you’re there, that’s how tight knit the campers at Cheerful Valley Campgrounds in Phelps are. “It’s a big family-oriented campground,” Tina Switzer, a rec at the campgrounds, said. And the campers didn’t let a little rain stop them from enjoying the start of Memorial […]
Zac Brown Band performance on June 2 tops Canandaigua's week of events
No doubt many are catching their collective breaths after the long Memorial Day weekend, which is considered the unofficial start of summer. Oh, don’t worry. There’s more to do this week, inlcuding a concert by a quintessential summertime band at CMAC. Here’s what’s happening. 1. Mayhem,...
NY state parks celebrate 100 years in 2024: Photos of Chimney Bluffs through history
New York State commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of its parks and sites systems this year. As state parks and historical site celebrates with activities and a Centennial Challenge that includes promotional giveaways, we highlight a park in our area. Chimney Bluffs State Park in Wolcott, Wayne County,...
Full line-up revealed for Concerts by the Shore at Ontario Beach Park
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Concerts by the Shore is returning to Ontario Beach Park this year! 13 bands will be performing on the shore of Lake Ontario throughout the summer. Each band performs a genre of music each night. The shows will kick off on Wednesday, June 5, and will hold shows each Wednesday. Each […]
Popular craft cidery reopens as bar with relaxed backyard vibe. Take a peek
A craft cidery in Wayne County that closed its doors last summer is reopening with new owners and a dramatic transformation to its space and its approach. Rootstock Cider and Spirits in Williamson was established by the DeFisher family in 2012; the family still owns DeFisher Fruit Farms, now in its fifth generation. Under their ownership, Rootstock focused on making its own products as well as contract manufacturing for other brands. It had a small, attractive tasting...
Webster filmmaker sees international recognition for new Christmas movie
WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Back in January, News 8 brought you the story of a local writer working to bring his dreams to the big screen. Mike Cunningham of Webster penned the screenplay for a new holiday film called ‘The Christmas Letter,’ which was recently presented at the biggest international film festival in the world. […]
A Milestone in Unity: Waterloo's 25th Celebrate-Commemorate Memorial Day Anniversary
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Six questions for KiX on Main restaurant co-owner
CANANDAIGUA, NY — From dishwasher to fry cook to sous chef to head chef, with dishwashing, trash emptying and various other tasks in between — yes, Alexander “Xan” Bacon has done it all in this, his 35th year in the food business. Bacon, who co-owns KiX on Main with his wife, Kim Vakiener, knows this at-times grueling biz inside and out, from high up on the totem pole to the lowest of lows. ...
Adam Interviews: Pentatonix
Canandaigua, N.Y. (WROC) — Wildly popular a capella band Pentatonix is coming to the Finger Lakes. The 5-member group that rose to fame after winning the 2011 season of the hit TV show “Sing-Off” will take the stage at CMAC on August 29. While many know them for their Christmas songs, the band is promising […]
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