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Winning 100,000 Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold in Ohio
OHIO - A lucky Powerball ticket sold in Louisville has made one local resident $100,000 richer. According to a press release issued by the Ohio Lottery on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the winning ticket for the August 19, 2024, Powerball drawing was sold at Enjoy’s Drive Thru, located at 306 Enterprise Circle in Louisville, Ohio.
Winning One Million Dollar Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Virginia
WINCHESTER, VA - Virginia Beach resident Antwain Eason struck it big in the July 23 Mega Millions drawing, winning the game’s $1 million second prize. According to a press release issued by the Virginia Lottery on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Eason, who purchased his ticket online, matched the first five numbers, narrowly missing the Mega Ball number.
Willoughby Waffle House A Local Favorite
WILLOUGHBY, OH - The Waffle House in Willoughby, Ohio, has become a popular spot among locals for its classic American diner experience. Located conveniently off the highway, it attracts a steady stream of regular customers, particularly those seeking a reliable, hearty meal at any time of the day or night.
Coal Mining Has Shaped The Culture of Western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, PA - Coal mining has played a pivotal role in shaping the culture and identity of Western Pennsylvania for over two centuries. The region, rich in coal deposits, became a hub for mining operations in the 19th and early 20th centuries, driving economic growth and attracting a diverse population of immigrants seeking work in the mines.
Kentucky Was An Ocean 450 Million Years Ago
LEXINGTON, KY - Kentucky, known today for its rolling hills and vast forests, was once submerged under a shallow ocean. According to the University of Kentucky, this ancient sea, which covered much of the state around 450 million years ago during the Ordovician period, played a significant role in shaping the region’s geological history.
Mountain Lion Sightings Reported in Louisiana Despite Said Extinction
ALEXANDRIA, LA - Mountain lions, also known as cougars or pumas, are officially considered extinct in Louisiana, according to wildlife experts and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Once native to the region, these large cats have not maintained a breeding population in the state for over a century.
Indiana Was An Ocean 400 Million Years Ago
FORT WAYNE, IN - Long before the Midwest became the landlocked region we know today, Indiana was covered by a shallow sea. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, around 400 million years ago, what is now Indiana was located near the equator, a vastly different environment from the state's current landscape.
Elk Sightings Reported in Tennessee Following Reintroduction
KNOXVILLE, TN - The Elk Viewing Tower on Hatfield Knob in the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA) has been reconstructed and was dedicated last year in honor of Terry and Jane Lewis, a local couple deeply committed to Tennessee's elk herd.
$10,000 Scratch-Off Winner Sold in Richmond Heights
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OH - According to a press release issued by the Ohio Lottery on Friday, August 16, 2024, a lucky lottery player in Richmond Heights has won $10,000 by playing the Ohio Lottery’s 50th Anniversary scratch-off.
Mountain Lion Sightings Reported in Illinois Despite Said Extinction
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Mountain lions, once eliminated from Illinois by 1870 due to habitat loss and hunting, are making sporadic appearances in the state. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, between 2002 and 2023, there have been ten confirmed sightings, mostly of young males.
Mountain Lion Sightings Reported in Missouri Despite Said Extinction
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - The mountain lion, also known as Puma concolor, is a large and powerful cat once native to Missouri. These slender, muscular felines can grow up to 8.5 feet in length, including their long, cylindrical tails, and weigh between 64 to 265 pounds, depending on gender.
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