Monthly Archives: January 2016

Sales grow as Powerball jackpot reaches $800 million

The largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history has soared to a whopping US$800 million , driven by feverish excitement among players dreaming of becoming millionaires in the drawing today. Gary Grief, executive director of the Texas Lottery, says officials with the Multi-State Lottery Association raised the estimated jackpot for Saturday night’s drawing again because of strong sales – but that the $800 million prize could rise again before Saturday’s drawing.

Sales grow as Powerball jackpot reaches $800 million

The largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history has soared to a whopping US$800 million , driven by feverish excitement among players dreaming of becoming millionaires in the drawing today. Gary Grief, executive director of the Texas Lottery, says officials with the Multi-State Lottery Association raised the estimated jackpot for Saturday night’s drawing again because of strong sales – but that the $800 million prize could rise again before Saturday’s drawing.

New York City police officer shot responding to large fight

With Powerball sales breaking previous records, the odds are growing that someone will win Saturday night’s $800 million jackpot – but if no one matches all the numbers, the next drawing is expected to soar… With Powerball sales breaking previous records, the odds are growing that someone will win Saturday night’s $800 million jackpot – but if no one matches all the numbers, the next drawing is expected to soar past $1… Officer Jesse Hartnett was slowly patrolling his usual West Philadelphia beat just before midnight when a man appeared out of the darkness, firing a hail of bullets at close range as he charged toward the… Officer Jesse Hartnett was slowly patrolling his usual West Philadelphia beat just before midnight when a man appeared out of the darkness, firing a hail of bullets at close range as he charged toward the policeman’s car.

New York City police officer shot responding to large fight

With Powerball sales breaking previous records, the odds are growing that someone will win Saturday night’s $800 million jackpot – but if no one matches all the numbers, the next drawing is expected to soar… With Powerball sales breaking previous records, the odds are growing that someone will win Saturday night’s $800 million jackpot – but if no one matches all the numbers, the next drawing is expected to soar past $1… Officer Jesse Hartnett was slowly patrolling his usual West Philadelphia beat just before midnight when a man appeared out of the darkness, firing a hail of bullets at close range as he charged toward the… Officer Jesse Hartnett was slowly patrolling his usual West Philadelphia beat just before midnight when a man appeared out of the darkness, firing a hail of bullets at close range as he charged toward the policeman’s car.

Upgrade of Columbus' Wilson Road Park tied to Ohio-to-Erie bike trail

The project is to be a key link on the Camp Chase Trail, part of the 330-mile Ohio-to-Erie Trail linking Cleveland and Cincinnati through Columbus. More than half the project’s cost – $534,650 – will be funded by the West Side Community Fund, set up by Penn National Gaming, which operates Hollywood Casino Columbus, and the city to revitalize the area around the casino.