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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
$50,000 lottery ticket sold in Chalmette still unclaimed
CHALMETTE, La. (WGNO) — As of Sunday, June 1, a $50,000 lottery ticket remains unclaimed. According to Louisiana Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at Meraux Food Store in Chalmette. It is set to expire June 14, 2025, at 5 p.m. The winning ticket matched four of the five white-ball numbers drawn and the red Powerball number to win $50,000. The winning numbers were 09-30-22-57-61, and the Powerball number was 17. Remembering Hurricane Katrina through the eyes of Hurricane Hunter 'We look forward to the winner coming forward to claim this prize,' said Lottery President Rose Hudson. 'In the meantime, the individual should treat the ticket as cash. It is also a good idea to sign the back of the ticket for security purposes.' The ticket must be claimed at one of the Lottery's five regional offices located throughout the state or at Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge by presenting the original ticket. If the ticket remains unclaimed, the money will be put into the Lottery's unclaimed prize fund. It will be returned to players as increased payouts on instant-win games and player is a Powertrain Warranty and What Does it Cover? $50,000 lottery ticket sold in Chalmette still unclaimed 59-0: LSU Shreveport first college baseball team to record perfect season Bills QB Josh Allen, actor Hailee Steinfeld marry in California Allgaier takes the win in NASCAR Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Community rallies to give unclaimed Harbour Grace man a funeral
A Harbour Grace restaurant owner says she was heartbroken when she discovered that a fellow resident of her community went unclaimed after he died. "It's just… heart-wrenching that somebody was forgotten. And that's the only way to say it," said Pauline Yetman. "They were actually forgotten in a freezer." Yetman was talking about the 26 deceased people who lie in long-term storage freezers at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's. Basic information about each individual is published on a Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) website. Rendell Crane is one of them. He was a Harbour Grace man who died at age 72 in 2023. Yetman doesn't know everything about him, but she knows that he and his wife were frequent church-goers, and that Crane was originally from Upper Island Cove. She also knows that there's a tombstone with his name on it, and a plot for him next to his wife, who died in 2007. "I just can't picture somebody being neglected, and forgotten and disrespected like that," Yetman told CBC News Friday. "Someone has to know you. You deserve a little more than a freezer." New legislation gives NLHS the power to bury unclaimed bodies after two weeks of searching for next of kin, and five days after the person is posted on a dedicated website. The health authority has issued a tender for a funeral home to handle those burials. Yetman said she won't let that happen to Crane. Her restaurant, Route 66 Diner and Pub, is hosting a fundraiser Saturday to raise money for a funeral. Yetman said it will also serve as a celebration of his life, even if she didn't know him. Now, the wait begins. Yetman is hoping to get confirmation that a local funeral home can claim Crane's remains for cremation and a service. It's not clear whether a municipality or an unrelated party can claim a body, but NLHS chief operating officer Ron Johnson said the health authority will "work with" people. "We're not being exclusive here," Johnson told reporters Friday. "We're trying to be inclusive to bring anyone forward to help with the process. Now, there are some legalities here that we have to work through and will certainly help people work through them." He said the new legislation is meant to help people bury unclaimed bodies in the most appropriate place. Johnson said he understands why people are emotional, and NLHS is trying to manage the sensitivities throughout the process. "This has been very emotionally challenging for our whole team," he said. In the meantime, Yetman is searching for more information about the unclaimed individuals from Conception Bay North. "If I can help… I think we owe it to these people," she said. "I pray to God that nobody else has to go through this," Yetman said with tears in her eyes. "I hope that there's never another body in a freezer anywhere in this world." Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
Community rallies to give unclaimed Harbour Grace man a funeral
Residents of Conception Bay North are working to claim one of their own from a hospital freezer 11 hours ago Duration 2:36 A Harbour Grace restaurant owner says she was heartbroken when she discovered that a fellow resident of her community went unclaimed after he died. "It's just… heart-wrenching that somebody was forgotten. And that's the only way to say it," said Pauline Yetman. "They were actually forgotten in a freezer." Yetman was talking about the 26 deceased people who lie in long-term storage freezers at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's. Basic information about each individual is published on a Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) website. Rendell Crane is one of them. He was a Harbour Grace man who died at age 72 in 2023. Yetman doesn't know everything about him, but she knows that he and his wife were frequent church-goers, and that Crane was originally from Upper Island Cove. She also knows that there's a tombstone with his name on it, and a plot for him next to his wife, who died in 2007. "I just can't picture somebody being neglected, and forgotten and disrespected like that," Yetman told CBC News Friday. "Someone has to know you. You deserve a little more than a freezer." New legislation gives NLHS the power to bury unclaimed bodies after two weeks of searching for next of kin, and five days after the person is posted on a dedicated website. The health authority has issued a tender for a funeral home to handle those burials. Yetman said she won't let that happen to Crane. Her restaurant, Route 66 Diner and Pub, is hosting a fundraiser Saturday to raise money for a funeral. Yetman said it will also serve as a celebration of his life, even if she didn't know him. Now, the wait begins. Yetman is hoping to get confirmation that a local funeral home can claim Crane's remains for cremation and a service. It's not clear whether a municipality or an unrelated party can claim a body, but NLHS chief operating officer Ron Johnson said the health authority will "work with" people. "We're not being exclusive here," Johnson told reporters Friday. "We're trying to be inclusive to bring anyone forward to help with the process. Now, there are some legalities here that we have to work through and will certainly help people work through them." He said the new legislation is meant to help people bury unclaimed bodies in the most appropriate place. Johnson said he understands why people are emotional, and NLHS is trying to manage the sensitivities throughout the process. "This has been very emotionally challenging for our whole team," he said. In the meantime, Yetman is searching for more information about the unclaimed individuals from Conception Bay North. "If I can help… I think we owe it to these people," she said. "I pray to God that nobody else has to go through this," Yetman said with tears in her eyes. "I hope that there's never another body in a freezer anywhere in this world."
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Benefits warning are YOU one of millions missing out on payments boost worth £3.1billion due to common errors
MILLIONS of Brits could be missing out on vital benefit payments, with a staggering £3.1billion going unclaimed due to common errors. New figures reveal that many people are failing to receive the financial support they're entitled to. 1 This is simply because they aren't aware of the full extent of their eligibility or are not reporting changes in their circumstances. The latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) data shows that total benefit expenditure has risen to £292.2billion, up from £266.2billion the previous year. However, a concerning 1.3% of this - equivalent to £3.7billion – isn't reaching those who need it most, according to the DWP. Which benefits are most affected? A large amount of unclaimed financial support is tied to three main benefits: disability living allowance (DLA), personal independence payments (PIP), and Universal Credit (UC). Over £1.06billion in PIP payments is unclaimed because many people with long-term disabilities or health conditions have not informed the DWP about their worsening condition or need for additional help. Meanwhile, nearly £980million in Universal Credit goes unclaimed, often because people don't update their work coach about changes in their circumstances. This can include things like higher rent or taking on caring responsibilities. Around £850million in DLA payments is unclaimed, leaving many individuals with disabilities without the support they are entitled to. Other benefits also have unclaimed funds. Housing benefit has £180million in unclaimed funds, often due to claimants not reporting rent increases or reductions in their income. Pension credit sees £100million unclaimed because people fail to update the DWP about changes in their financial situation or household composition. Five key changes to PIP & Universal Credit as Labour's benefits crackdown unveiled Why are people missing out? The main reason people miss out on benefits is failing to report changes in their circumstances. This includes not telling the DWP about things like rent increases, new caring responsibilities, worsening health conditions, a divorce, changes in financial assets, or changes in household composition. Another common reason is a lack of awareness. Many people are simply unaware that they are eligible for certain benefits or additional support within those benefits. Changes you need to report Changing your name or gender Finding or finishing a job, or working different hours Your income going up or down Starting or stopping education, training or an apprenticeship Moving house People moving into or out of the place you live (for example your partner, a child or lodger) The death of your partner or someone you live with Having a baby Starting or stopping caring for someone Getting married or divorced Starting or ending a civil partnership Planning to go abroad for any length of time Going into hospital, a care home or sheltered accommodation Any changes to your medical condition or disability Changing your doctor Changes to your pension, savings, investments or property Changes to other money you get (for example student loans or grants, sick pay or money you get from a charity) Changes to the benefits you or anyone else in your house gets You or your partner getting back-pay (sometimes called 'arrears') for salary or earnings you're owed Changes to your immigration status, if you're not a British citizen How do I report a change in circumstances? Reporting a change in circumstances might feel overwhelming, but it's much simpler than you might think. If you receive Universal Credit, you can easily report changes through your online journal. Alternatively, you can call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644 for assistance. For those receiving DLA or PIP, changes should be reported by calling the Disability Service Centre on 0800 121 4433. If you are claiming pension credit, you can report any changes by contacting the Pension Service helpline on 0800 731 0469. For housing benefit-related enquiries, you'll need to contact your local council directly. You can find your local council's contact details by visiting Reporting a change in circumstances doesn't always mean you'll get more money, and in some cases, it could result in your payments being reduced. However, it's crucial to inform the DWP about any changes. If you're found to have been overpaid and didn't report it, the DWP can ask you to repay the money.
