Rocky Hill News

Five hours after being arrested on a charge of drunken driving, 22-year-old Stephanie Smith, of Rocky Hill, had sobered up and was released from custody at the state police barracks where she had been detained ...

The early settlers who then operated the ferry between Glastonbury and Rocky Hill - a raft with two long poles - didn't worry about the buildup of river mud or scratching the bottom of their boat when it ...

The owner of a Middletown -based company has bought the WFSB-Channel 3 Broadcast House at the heart of Hartford's Constitution Plaza and says he plans to demolish the now-vacant structure and erect a ...

During the debate in the state legislature over energy deregulation in 1997, Joel Gordes provided testimony that the lack of energy diversity would wipe out gains made through increased competition.

A series of sexual assaults occurred in four towns in Central Connecticut from June 3 to July 24 of 1984.

The task force will hold a forum that will provide information about state energy legislation that can make or break monthly energy bills and determine which energy-efficiency techniques will help reduce bills.

The forum will bring residents up to speed on recent and pending state energy legislation and ways to increase energy efficiency and available programs and incentives.

After a dozen years in downtown Hartford, Pita Communications is headed to the suburbs and a custom-built office space in Rocky Hill.

Richard Sutherland of Rocky Hill requested a recipe for Tater Tot Casserole that he was told was very popular in the Midwest.

State police say a crash on Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill involving motorcycles and a tractor-trailer rig has killed two people.

Despite more troopers on the road and more sobriety checkpoints, this past 4th of July weekend was deadly, with at least seven fatalities on state and town roads, state police said.

'We had none last year,' state police spokesman Lt. J. Paul Vance said Monday. 'There's no rhyme or reason. We had extra people out there, our ticket numbers were up. We're doing everything we can do.'

Vance said police were unsure whether traffic would be heavier or lighter this holiday, given the high price of gasoline. But as it turned out, traffic volume was heavy throughout the weekend, which may have contributed to the high number of deadly accidents.

The boater, missing since Monday has been located in Old Saybrook. He is said to be in good condition.

And a spike in the cost of feed and dairy operations are to blame for rising milk prices, according to officials.

Wednesday, July 02, 2008 State Launches Health Plan For Uninsured - Hartford Courant By ANN MARIE SOMMA - July 1, 2008 ROCKY HILL - Andrea Bryant, a 57-year old waitress from Manchester, became the first person ...

Mariana Luari would like to provide her 12 employees at the Town Line Diner with health insurance, but she and her husband can't afford it.

'When they get sick, I'm worried,' she said. 'Most of my employees just go into Stop & Shop and take over-the-counter medication. It takes them forever to get healthy.'

That's why Luari was beaming Monday when Gov. M. Jodi Rell chose her diner to announce that the state is accepting applications for a basic health insurance policy targeted to uninsured adults.

High school graduation season concluded in the past week with commencements in Wethersfield, Rocky Hill and West Hartford.

Almost a year after a deadly break-in that ended with the deaths of three members of a Cheshire family, a new crime of 'home invasion' becomes law on Tuesday.

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Under a sunny sky, Rocky Hill High School's Class of 2008 continued a tradition Tuesday by holding its commencement ceremony outdoors.

Draped in blue and white robes, the 180 graduates filed in front of the school as friends and family watched with pride, tears and excitement.

Class President Alison Landy welcomed the seniors and challenged them to do one scary thing every day and to 'shoot for something you may find impossible.'

Salutatorian Matthew Hock told the class to enjoy the important times in their lives, to cherish the good times.

Commissioner Peter H. O'Meara, Gail Goodenough, Sue Watkins, RN, Kelly Watkins and Robert Petrie at the State Nurse of the Year Ceremony sponsored by the Department of Administrative Services .