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Rocky Hill family collects donations for impoverished village in Ghana
The Asante-Boateng family’s recent visit to a village in Ghana motivated them to help the teachers and students who were learning out of a deteriorated school building.
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Rocky Hill family collects donations for impoverished village in Ghana
A family from Rocky Hill is proving a difference can be made no matter where you are in the world. On Saturday, Kwasi Asante-Boateng and Ama Asante-Boateng along with their children and church members of the Dimension Abundant Life Ministries Church in Rocky Hill, worked together to load a 40-foot shipping container with Ghana as its final destination. The...
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Portland man dies in crash on I-91 North in Rocky Hill
A man from Portland has died after a crash on Interstate 91 North in Rocky Hill early Saturday morning. State police said 44-year-old Marcos Benitez Rengifo was driving near exit 24 around 3 a.m. when he veered into the right shoulder and hit the guardrail. During the crash, authorities said Benitez Rengifo was ejected from his vehicle. He was pronounced…
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Vehicle working on road construction in Rocky Hill hit pedestrian: police
A person was struck by a vehicle that was working on road construction in Rocky Hill on Thursday morning, according to police. Police said a 911 call came in just before 11:30 a.m. reporting that a person was struck on Winter Lane. Based on the preliminary investigation, police determined that the vehicle was “engaged in roadway construction” when the crash…
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Thieves steal pair of jet skis in Rocky Hill: police
Police are looking for at least two people who stole two jet skis from a home in Rocky Hill early Wednesday morning. It happened around 3:30 a.m. on Main Street, according to police. Surveillance video shows what appears to be two men back a pickup truck in a driveway and attach a trailer that was carrying the two jet skis….
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Boaters rescued from Connecticut River in Rocky Hill as storms approached Wednesday night
Boaters were rescued when their boat lost power in the Connecticut River in Rocky Hill as storms approached on Wednesday night. The Rocky Hill Fire Department said they received a call for a water rescue at 9:47 p.m. and responded three minutes later. Marine 1 was also brought in for the rescue. The fire department said that Marine 1 normally…
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Rocky Hill farmers optimistic heading into growing season, following 2023 floods
Farms along the Connecticut River and across the state are still making a comeback from last year’s devastating July flooding that ruined millions of dollars worth of crops. Some farmers are even reporting this year is off to a wet start. “We are going to give it everything we got this year,” said Lisa Gilbert with Gilbert farms. They...
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Connecticut farms still recovering from last year's floods
Farmers along the Connecticut River and across Connecticut are working hard this growing season to recover from millions of dollars in damaged crops thanks to major flooding last season.
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Students return to Griswold Middle School in Rocky Hill after bomb threat
Students at the Griswold Middle School in Rocky Hill were evacuated and moved to Rocky Hill High School as a precaution after a bomb threat on Monday morning and they have returned to their own school, according to the superintendent’s office.
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Students return to Griswold Middle School in Rocky Hill after bomb threat
Students at the Griswold Middle School in Rocky Hill were evacuated and moved to Rocky Hill High School as a precaution after a bomb threat on Monday morning and they have returned to their own school, according to the superintendent’s office. Mark Zito, the superintendent of schools, said in a statement to the school community that the call came...
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Man critically injured in Rocky Hill crash
A man is in critical condition after a car crash on New Britain Avenue in Rocky Hill Friday evening. Police said a man was critically injured in the crash, which involved three vehicles. Another person has minor injuries, according to authorities. Police said the road was closed in both directions from the Berlin town line to New Road. It has…
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Police investigating burglary at jewelry store in Rocky Hill
Police are investigating a burglary at a jewelry store in Rocky Hill early Wednesday morning. This is the second burglary at the store this month.
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Police investigating second burglary at jewelry store in Rocky Hill this month
Police are investigating a burglary at a jewelry store in Rocky Hill early Wednesday morning. This is the second burglary at the store this month. Police said a 911 call came in around 2:58 a.m. Wednesday reporting a burglary in progress at Golden Opportunity Jewelers. When officers responded to the shop at 781 Cromwell Ave., they saw a vehicle leaving…
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Man arrested for DUI after New Year's Eve crash in Rocky Hill
A man accused of causing a serious injury crash in Rocky Hill on New Year’s Eve has been arrested for driving under the influence. Police said David Ferrari, 35, of Haddam, was taken into custody on several charges Tuesday in connection to a crash that happened on Dec. 31, 2023. Police said they received several 911 calls around 6:45 p.m….
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Rising river levels temporarily close Ferry Park in Rocky Hill
Rising river levels have temporarily closed a park in Rocky Hill this weekend. The Rocky Hill Parks and Recreation Department closed Ferry Park on Sunday. The rising river levels from the Connecticut River have reportedly covered the park’s parking area with water. It is anticipated that the water will not recede until Wednesday. Authorities did not give additional details...
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3 people taken to hospital after crash in Rocky Hill
Three people were taken to the hospital with injuries after a car crash near Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill. Fire officials said they were called to the area of West Street at the I-91 overpass just before 7 p.m. Responding crews said a car and pickup truck collided, and both vehicles were heavily damaged. A total of three people were…
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Rocky Hill police pursue active leads, reassure public after string of break-ins
Rocky Hill’s police chief is sending out a message after a string of recent break-ins. This as the crimes spark concerns about public safety in town.
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Rocky Hill police pursue active leads, reassure public after string of break-ins
Rocky Hill’s police chief is sending out a message after a string of recent break-ins. This as the crimes spark concerns about public safety in town. “It’s terrible and unfortunate because this is such a beautiful neighborhood.” It’s a neighborhood Ella has called home for nine years at the Stepny Place Apartments in Rocky Hill. Ella, who didn’t want...
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Burglary at Rocky Hill gas station under investigation
A burglary at a gas station in Rocky Hill is under investigation on Monday morning. Police said it happened at the EXXON gas station on Cromwell Avenue sometime overnight. A door at the gas station appears to be smashed and damaged. There’s no word on what may have been taken. Authorities have not released descriptions of any possible suspects....
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East Hartford man killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-91 South in Rocky Hill
A man from East Hartford has died and three other people are injured after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 91 South in Rocky Hill late Saturday night. State police said an Acura Tlx Tech was driving near exit 22S shortly before midnight when the driver hit a tractor-trailer that was in front of them. After that collision, troopers said the…