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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Accidents: Bicyclist taken to the hospital after being hit by a car
May 21—No injuries were reported in a one-vehicle accident Monday in Creston. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 11:42 a.m., a 2024 Ford E350 box truck, driven by Brenton C. Vanderpluym, 20, of Creston, was southbound in the Casey's General Store parking lot on Townline Street. Vanderpluym turned the truck too sharply and struck a metal barrier near the gas pumps, causing the barrier to become stuck in the rear wheel well of the truck and high-centering the vehicle. A tow service was required for assistance in moving the truck. Damage to the Ford was estimated at $3,000. Damage to the barrier was estimated at $200. — — — — — A Creston bicyclist was transported to the hospital for injuries Monday after being struck by a car. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 4:24 p.m. a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Helen M. Waddell, 75, of Creston, was northbound on Birch Street. The Jeep stopped at the Irving Street intersection then proceeded northbound. At the same time, Charles R. Balius, 54, of Creston, was westbound on Irving riding a bicycle. As the Jeep proceeded through the intersection, the bicycle collided with the Jeep. Waddell said she looked but did not see the bicycle. Police cite Waddell failing to yield the right-of-way from a stop sign as a contributing factor to the accident. Balius complained of suspected serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to Greater Regional Health. Damage to the Jeep was estimated at $500.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Food inspections: April 28- May 4
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Here are the food inspections for the last week in Terre Haute courtesy of the Vigo County Health Department. Establishments listed are in Compliance Sprinkles Cookie, 8 N. Church St. Travelodge, 530 S. 3rd St. What goes into a restaurant health inspection? Establishments listed are out of Compliance Casey's General Store #3767, 9700 E. US Hwy 40 (3 Non-Compliance) Observed powdered sugar and candy pieces without proper labels. Observed boxes of cups stored directly on floor. Observed accumulated debris on slushie machine. Taco Bell #3001014, 3132 E. Wabash Ave. (3 Non-Compliance) Observed front hand wash sink without paper towels. Observed accumulated food debris in and on steam tray. Observed clean food containers stacked while wet. Five Guys Terre Haute, 5399 S. US Hwy 41 (1 Non-Compliance) Observed hand washing sink on front line clogged and out of order. Establishments Approved to Open Coal Creek Sporting Clays, 1041 W. Sandford Ave. (Ownership Change) Taqueria Los Chamacos, Mobile Establishments Approved to Operate Sunshine Snacks Kids, LLC @ 12 Points First Friday – 5-02-25 Alexander Concessions – Elephant Ear Trailer, Food Tent, Food Trailer & Mexican Trailer @ Vigo County Fairgrounds – River City Rampage Demolition Derby – 5-02/5-03-25 Grammy's Jammin' Drinks @ Haute Hops & Vines Fest – 5-03-25 Dottie's Cinnamon Rolls @ District 6 Market, Riley, IN – Mother's Day Mania – 5-03/5-04-25 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
'Incredibly blessed': Anonymous players claim $349 Mega Millions jackpot in Illinois
'Incredibly blessed': Anonymous players claim $349 Mega Millions jackpot in Illinois Show Caption Hide Caption Mega Millions: Big changes coming to lottery Officials with the lottery drawing say prices for a Mega Millions ticket will be going up, but they also say the tradeoff for the higher prices will be larger jackpots. Fox - 10 Phoenix Multiple Illinois lottery players were "blessed" enough to walk away with a lump sum after winning the Mega Millions jackpot in March. The anonymous winners claimed the $349 million Mega Millions jackpot on April 30, about a month after the drawing took place, state lottery officials said in a news release. The individuals weren't the only to benefit from the cash. Casey's General Store in Cortland, a city over 700 miles west of Chicago, received a $500,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. "We took a chance and bought a single Quick Pick ticket," the individuals told state lottery officials. "We're absolutely ecstatic and feel incredibly blessed. We plan to use this money to do good – this unbelievable prize will truly be the gift that keeps on giving." The "historic" win also marked the fourth time an Illinois lottery player has won a Mega Millions jackpot in nearly four years. The next Mega Millions drawing, which has an estimated jackpot of $80 million, will take place on May 2. USA TODAY reached out to Illinois lottery officials on April 30 for additional details about the winners. When is the next Mega Millions drawing? And how do I play? The next drawing, where the winning numbers for the $80 million jackpot will be determined, is Friday, May 2 at 11 p.m. ET. Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Tickets are available up to 15 minutes before the drawing takes place. Five of the numbers will come from white balls whose numbers range between 1 to 70 and the last number will come from the gold Mega Ball whose numbers range between 1 and 25. Players may also select the "Easy Pick" or "Quick Pick" options, which will have the computer randomly generate six-number sequence. The "Megaplier," a $1 add-on feature, that can increase non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times. Before each regular Mega Millions drawing, the Megaplier is drawn. From a pool of 15 balls, six are marked with "3X," five are marked with "2X," three with "4X" and one with "5X." Texas Lottery Commission head resigns: Resignation comes amid state investigations into controversial wins Where can I buy lottery tickets? Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). for full terms. Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lucky Illinois winners claim $349 million Mega Millions jackpot prize
CHICAGO (WMBD) — It's been about a month but the people who purchased a winning Mega Millions ticket last month have come forward to claim their prize, the Illinois Lottery announced. 'After more than a month of excitement and anticipation, the Illinois Lottery players who won the $349 million Mega Millions jackpot in the March 25 drawing have officially come forward to claim their life-changing prize,' the organization said in a news release. 'We took a chance and bought a single Quick Pick ticket,' shared the lucky winners, nicknamed 'Blessed.' 'We're absolutely ecstatic and feel incredibly blessed. We plan to use this money to do good – this unbelievable prize will truly be the gift that keeps on giving.' The lottery said the winning ticket was purchased at Casey's General Store, located at 70 S. Somonauk Road in Cortland which is in DeKalb County. The store will get $500,000 for having sold the winning ticket. The lottery said this was the fourth time an Illinois Lottery player has won a Mega Millions jackpot in nearly four years: In June 2024, an iLottery player won $552 million – making this the largest prize ever won by an online lottery player in the U.S. In July 2022, a ticket bought at a gas station in Des Plaines won a $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot – which remains the largest lottery prize ever won in Illinois. In June 2021, a Mega Millions player won $56 million at a Citgo gas station in Crestwood. Nearly $24 million in ticket sales were generated during the buildup of the jackpot and the Illinois Lottery was able to put more than $9 million into he Common School Fund to support K-12 education in Illinois, the agency said. Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot is about $70 million. Each ticket costs $5. Tickets for the game can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app. For more information or to buy tickets online, please visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Illinois winners of $349M Mega Millions jackpot come forward
The Brief A group of Illinois Lottery players has claimed the $349 million Mega Millions jackpot from the March 25 drawing. The winners, who call themselves "Blessed," bought the ticket at a Casey's General Store in Cortland and plan to use the money to do good. The jackpot run generated over $9 million for Illinois schools through the Common School Fund. CORTLAND, Ill. - The winners of the $349 million Mega Millions jackpot from the March 25 drawing have officially stepped forward, according to the Illinois Lottery. The group, who chose to remain anonymous and are nicknamed "Blessed," bought the winning Quick Pick ticket at Casey's General Store at 70 S. Somonauk Road in Cortland. For selling the winning ticket, the retailer received a $500,000 bonus. What they're saying "We're absolutely ecstatic and feel incredibly blessed," the winners said in a statement. "We plan to use this money to do good — this unbelievable prize will truly be the gift that keeps on giving." By the numbers This is the fourth Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois in the past four years. Notable recent wins include a $1.34 billion jackpot in 2022, the state's largest prize, and a $552 million win last year by an iLottery player — the biggest online lottery win in U.S. history. The Illinois Lottery reported that nearly $24 million in total ticket sales occurred during this latest jackpot run, generating more than $9 million for the state's Common School Fund to support K-12 education. Tonight's Mega Millions drawing has an estimated jackpot of $70 million. Tickets cost $5. The Source The information in this report came from the Illinois Lottery.
