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Michigan man wins $1 million on scratch-off lottery ticket
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan man's "mouth dropped to the ground" when he realized he had won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket. The 53-year-old Wayne County man, who decided to stay anonymous, purchased the winning Gold Multiplier ticket at the Tel-Wick Amoco Service Center at 9225 Telegraph Road in Taylor. "I scratched the ticket and saw I matched a number, but I didn't scratch the winning amount right away," said the player. "I finished scratching the rest of the ticket and saw I didn't get any other matches, so I scratched the winning amount. When I saw a prize of $1 million, my mouth dropped to the ground! I called my son and my fiancé right away to tell them the news.The lucky player chose to receive the prize as a lump sum payment of $693,000 and plans to use his winnings to help his family. "Winning is life-changing and one of the best things to ever happen to me! I have been nervous for days and it still doesn't seem real." Each $10 Gold Multiplier ticket gives players the chance to win prizes that range from $10 to $1 million.
In Michigan, cases of whooping cough — pertussis — continue to climb
Michigan reported 330 cases of pertussis by Saturday — three times the number in all of 2023. To some extent, it’s a return to pre-pandemic levels. Vaccine protection wanes, and the infection can be deadly for infants. Pertussis, an infection known for its can’t-catch-your-breath, whoop-like cough, continues its...
Readers select their favorites to win five Flint-area football leagues
FLINT – We asked you at the start of the week to tell us who would win each of the five leagues that feature Flint-area football teams. With the season beginning tonight, we’ve got the results. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Burglars steal cash, liquor from Bay County bar, but distinctive vehicle leads to arrests
BEAVER TWP, MI — Over the weekend, two burglars creeped into a rural Bay County bar and made off with cash and thousands of dollars’ worth of liquor. Within a day, police would arrest a pair of suspects, thanks to a tipster who recognized the hooptie used in the heist.
3-year-old Leukemia patient gets wish granted in Owosso
Owosso, Mich. (WILX) -A heartwarming story out of Owosso where a three-year-old leukemia patient got his wish granted. The Make-A-Wish Foundation, with the help of Barton Malow, built a Mario Kart-themed playground for the boy. It resembles Bowser’s castle, complete with a rainbow bridge, a rock-climbing wall, and much more.
Vienna Township considers special land use request for music venue with campground
VIENNA TWP., MI -- The owner of a music venue and campground hopes to continue operating in Vienna Township, but first, the township will have to sign off on their plans. The Vienna Township Planning Commission voted 5-1 on Monday, Aug. 26, to postpone the township’s consideration of a request from the owner of the Shire Outdoor Music Venue for a special land use permit for a music venue and a campground on a 21-acre property located at 4121 W. Dodge Road in Vienna Township, which is currently zoned for agricultural and residential use.
Blue Water Folk Society's 22nd annual Thumbfest returns to Lexington Saturday
LEXINGTON — The Blue Water Folk Society is hosting the 22nd Thumbfest music festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. "Thumbfest is a free, family-friendly celebration of acoustic music, featuring a diverse lineup of talented musicians. Attendees can expect to enjoy a wide range of musical genres, including traditional folk, Celtic,...
Focus West Michigan for 8-29-24
Today on Focus West Michigan: Hospice of Michigan is asking for volunteers to help with some end of life care needs, early voting locations in Grand Rapids have been approved, we look at two local businesses for National Black Owned Business Month, and more state and West Michigan news. Transcripts...
Michigan building new Great Lakes research vessel
ONAWAY, MI — A Presque Isle County steel fabricator has won a contract to build a new fisheries research boat for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Moran Iron Works of Onaway will build the R/V Steelhead II at a cost of $5.85 million, the DNR announced Wednesday, Aug. 28.
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