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Brooklyn Park, MD
Business
Anne Arundel County Truck Driver Becomes Maryland’s Newest Mega Millions Millionaire
A truck driver from Anne Arundel County nearly threw away a winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket in an unusual twist of fate. The loyal player, who buys lottery tickets weekly, had set aside time to check his numbers but got briefly distracted, he said. While he thought he had reviewed all his tickets, he missed one. It was only thanks to a family member, who volunteered to scan the tickets on her Maryland Lottery app, that the winning ticket was discovered. As the car pulled away, she saw the ticket’s result and ran after him, signaling the life-changing news with a huge sm…
Elkridge, MD
Business
Winning $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold To Lucky Elkridge Woman
Retirement is coming early for a lucky Maryland couple who cashed in big on a Lottery scratch-off ticket they picked up at a Baltimore County food store. An Elkridge woman cleaned up playing a $30 scratcher sold at Giant in Owings Mills that she turned into a $2 million jackpot. A regular Lottery player, the winner said that she enjoys playing Mega Millions, Powerball, and a variety of scratch-off games, but it was the 200X the Cash ticket purchased at Giant on Mill Run Circle that set she and her husband up for retirement after spending decades as a custodian after coming to the US 25 year…
Northern Highlands, NJ
Obituaries
Lifelong Allendale Resident Sharon Moran Dies, 54
Sharon Moran, a lifelong Allendale resident, died Monday, Aug. 26, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was 54 years old. Sharon's obituary remembered her as a dedicated mom to her girls, Brynne and Macie, and worked in financial planning for Fidelity Investments, in Nanuet, NY. "Sharon had the unique ability of finding a diamond in the rough," her obituary says. "She loved to find hidden treasures and had a heart and an eye for seeing the best in everything." She is survived by her husband, Mark Moran; their daughters, Brynne and Macie; her parents,…
Stafford, VA
Lifestyle
Retired US Army Sergeant In Virginia Wins $958K Lottery Jackpot After 21 Years Of Service
A veteran who served in the Army for more than two decades can retire a little easier after winning a near million dollar Virginia Lottery jackpot. When Chester resident Christopher Leydic - also a veteran lotto player - saw that the Cash 5 with EZ Match game reverted to it's $200,000 starting point, he says he thought to himself "oh, somebody won it" over the weekend. Days later, he realized that he, in fact, was the one who won the $958,740 jackpot on the Saturday, Aug. 17 drawing to reset that jackpot. All from a ticket that was purchased online. “It was unbelievable!” Leydic told…
Lynn, MA
News
$15M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Lynn; Winner Wants To Help Family
A $30 scratch-off lottery ticket landed one lucky Bay Stater with one of the biggest lottery jackpots of the year. The K&K Trust of Waltham claimed the $15 million payday from the “15,000,000 Money Maker” game last week. Related: Mass Man Wants To Use $4 Million Lottery Jackpot To Help Others The winner chose to take the lump sum payment of $9.75 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity. They plan to use that money to care for their children and family. The winner bought the ticket at One Stop Mart at 337 Boston St. in Lynn. The store will get a $50…
Quincy, MA
News
$1M Lottery Winner: Pembroke Woman Planning Family Vacation With Big Payday
A Massachusetts woman has big plans for her family after winning a $1 million prize in the state lottery. Erin Cobb, of Pembroke, won the seven-figure payday in the "Jaws"-theme instant win game. Related: Mass. Lottery Winner Dreamt About Winning Ticket Before Buying It She said she plans to invest the money and take her family on a well-earned vacation. "This is life-changing," she told the lottery. "We will make the most of it and will have some fun!" Cobb elected to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She bought the ti…
Quincy, MA
News
$1 Million Lottery Winner Dreamt About Winning Ticket Night Before He Bought It
A Massachusetts man dreamt about his $1 million-winning lottery ticket the night before he bought it. Howard Kendall Jr., of Plymouth, won the $1 million prize in the "$4,000,000 Diamonds" game, a $10 scratch-off. He said the night before he won, he had a dream where he purchased a Diamonds ticket. So, when he woke up, he decided to make that a reality and hit the jackpot. Kendall chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity He said he wants to help his kids and grandkids with the cash. Kenndal bought the ticket he dr…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Financial Advisor Killed In NY Motorcycle Crash: 'Man Of Passion, Principle, Adventure'
Authorities have released more information about a fatal crash on a busy New York road that left a New Jersey man dead. Peter Leist, 62, of Denville, NJ was heading west on Route 301 in Carmel, NY, when he crossed over the double yellow lines to pass a few vehicles and collided head-on with a small bus, around 2:10 p.m. Friday, May 31, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said. Leist was pronounced dead at the scene and Route 301 was closed for around three hours for the investigation. Leist was the president of his own financial advisory company, Leist Financial Group. The website says he b…
Cambridge, MA
News
$25K A Year For Life: Lowell Lottery Winner Plans To Share The Wealth
A Lowell man who won $25,000 a year for life said he wants to help his family and friends with the money. Jon Valois won the jackpot after correctly guessing all five numbers in the multi-state Lucky For Life game. Related: Springfield Woman Lands $2 Million Prize Valois chose to take the lump sum payment of $390,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He bought the ticket at Northside Convenience at 44 North Rd. in Bedford. The Lucky For Life drawing is held seven nights a week.
Torrington, CT
Lifestyle
Chip Away at Student Loans with Price Chopper & Market 32!
Sponsored by our friends at Price Chopper & Market 32 For many college graduates, student loans are a significant financial burden that can feel overwhelming. Whether you're juggling multiple loans or working with a tight budget, finding ways to reduce your expenses and make a dent in your student loan balance is essential. Thankfully, there's a resource that can help you save money on everyday essentials and stretch your budget further: Price Chopper and Market 32. While we are your local grocery store, we are so much more than that. We are your community partner and want to help famili…
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
Newly Minted Maryland Millionaire Shocked By $2M Scratch-Off Lottery Win
A stop for gas and short trip to pick up a Lottery ticket at an area liquor store made a Baltimore County man Maryland's newest millionaire after he won big on a scratcher. The trip to Busy Bee Restaurant, Bar and Liquors in East Baltimore will be memorable one for an occasional Lottery player from Windsor Mill, who claimed a $2 million prize after playing a 200X The Cash scratch-off ticket. Busy Bee Restaurant, Bar and Liquors at 4502 Erdman Ave. in Baltimore Google Maps street view "I didn't think it was real, and I still don't think it is real," the lucky lotto player, who chose…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Events
Employment Opportunities Available At Phillipsburg Job Fair
Get your resume ready — the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is holding a job fair at the Phillipsburg EnVision Center this Saturday. The fair, scheduled for 11 a.m. through 2 p.m., features a number of companies in need of employees. Representatives from several local businesses will also be on site to provide information about training and other support services. The fair will host representatives from: Paramount Staffing Elwood Staffing The Arc of Warren County Romark Logistics The following employers will also offer job training information at the fair: Phillipsburg …
Bridgeport, CT
Lifestyle
$100,000 Bridgeport Lottery Winner Says It's A 'Life Changer'
A Bridgeport woman who was hoping to win at least a $100 when she purchased a Premiere Play lottery scratch-off ticket on Tuesday, Jan. 15. But to her surprise and delight, Jannette Pagan walked away with a lot more after scratching the ticket purchased at the Grocery Village in Bridgeport. She scratched her ticket and found a winning number match - not with a prize for $100, but one for $100,000. Pagan said she will use the prize money to pay off the mortgage on her house -- years earlier than planned. "This really is a life-changer," she said.
Bergenfield, NJ
Lifestyle
How To Create A Healthy Budget For You And Your Family
Today's world is one of immediate gratification. Everyone wants what they desire faster and easier. Efficient financial management can help you meet your personal financial objectives within your means. These tips will help to enhance your personal finance efforts. Step 1: Pay Yourself First • It is an excellent practice to make sure the first one paid is yourself. That is to say, you should allocate at least some amount, however small it may be, to regular and consistent savings so as to build up a cash reserve for emergencies and save for retirement. Step 2: Classify Your Expenses • St…
