Author: Chris Quigley
BRISTOL, CT – A resident of Bristol has become $10,000 richer thanks to a winning Cash Blast ticket purchased at Citgo. The ticket was revealed during the latest drawing, delivering a substantial prize that has captured the attention of the local community. Cash Blast, known for its fast-paced gameplay and generous payouts, continues to be a favorite among lottery players looking for quick wins.
HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A resident of rural Howard County, known only as “Kelly,” found herself in disbelief after checking her $50,000-winning FAST PLAY ticket using the Maryland Lottery app. Despite skepticism from her family, she confirmed her life-changing win on the $10 Mega Multiplier game. Initially unsure, “Kelly” sought validation from her dad and daughter, both of whom dismissed the ticket as a loser. However, a quick scan with the Lottery app revealed the truth: she had indeed won $50,000. “I’m going to get a new car!” she exclaimed, contemplating a hybrid to replace her decade-old vehicle with over…
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Philadelphia retailer for the drawing on September 23. The ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn: 15, 21, 25, 37, and 45, but did not match the red Powerball 19. The winning ticket was sold at Sak Traders Inc., located at 3670 Richmond St., which will receive a $5,000 bonus for this sale. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes. In addition to the $1 million winner, more than 26,700 other Powerball tickets won prizes in the same drawing. The…
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold in Philadelphia has won a jackpot worth $1,511,956.50 for the drawing on September 24. The winning numbers were 7, 8, 24, 32, and 41. The ticket was purchased at Reen’s Delicatessen, located at 12319 Academy Road, which will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Winners must claim their prizes within one year of the drawing date for Cash 5 and within one year of purchase for Quick Cash tickets. In addition to the jackpot winner, more than 30,800 other Cash 5 with Quick Cash…
MANHATTAN, NY — A second-prize-winning ticket worth $1,000,000 was sold for the Mega Millions drawing on September 24. The ticket was purchased at Ali NY Convenience, located at 1504 1st Ave. Mega Millions numbers are drawn from a field of one to 70, while the Mega Ball is selected from a separate field of one to 25. Drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. The New York Lottery is North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.8 billion in the 2023-2024 fiscal year to support public schools in New York State. Those experiencing gambling addiction can…
MANHATTAN — A top-prize winning ticket worth $18,019 was sold for the TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing on September 24. The ticket was purchased at Gristedes, located at 315 South End Ave. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39 and are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes. The New York Lottery is the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, contributing $3.8 billion in the 2023-2024 fiscal year to benefit public schools in New York State. Those struggling…
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — A woman was discovered shot inside a Fairmont Heights residence late Tuesday night. The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating the incident. Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 500 block of 62nd Avenue around 11 p.m. on September 24. When police arrived, they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released the identity of the victim at this time. Police are currently working to determine a motive and identify any suspects involved in the shooting.
WHEATON, Md. — The Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the man shot and killed by a Montgomery County police officer on September 21 as 31-year-old Melvin Omar Chavez-Paz, a Wheaton resident. According to an update from the attorney general’s office, Corporal Cody Hobbs, a 12-year veteran assigned to the Patrol Services Bureau, was the officer involved in the shooting. Police responded to a report of an assault in progress around 8 p.m. in the 3400 block of Janet Road. Upon arrival, officers found Chavez-Paz in a yard holding an “object” in his right hand. After issuing several…
TRENTON — A fortunate player won a Quick Draw Progressive jackpot of $332,370 on September 23. The ticket was purchased at Stop & Shop #887 located at Route 35 South and Twin Brook Road in Middletown, Monmouth County. Quick Draw Progressive tickets provide players with a quick way to check for winnings. The jackpot is available to all players at no extra cost, with nine “Your Jackpot Numbers” (01-80) randomly selected and printed on each ticket. If a player’s numbers match those drawn, they can win a share of the Progressive Jackpot based on their wager amount. A $1 wager…
BALTIMORE, MD — Three individuals were arrested on September 23 following proactive enforcement efforts by the Western District Action Team in the Druid Hill corridor. The operation resulted in the recovery of three handguns. At approximately 10:10 p.m., detectives detained two 20-year-old males and a 17-year-old male during their investigation. All suspects were transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility and face charges related to the incident.