Lima Local Claims $1 Million Prize from Lottery Scratch-off (2024)

HILLARD, OH – A Hillard resident struck it rich with a $1-million win on the Ohio Lottery's Billion scratch-off, purchased at the local Get Go. Opting for the cash option, the winner will receive $500,000 before taxes, ultimately taking home approximately $360,000 after mandatory state and federal deductions.

The winning ticket was sold at Get Go, which is located at 4051 Britton Parkway in Hilliard. Billion, the game from which the prize was won, is a $50 scratch-off offering a top prize of $1 million a year for 20 years. As of Tuesday, three top prizes are still available.

JOHNSTOWN, PA — Brian Bradley Giles was convicted on Thursday for the murder of his wife, Nancy Giles, who was found in a shallow grave in 2019. Following his conviction, Cambria County authorities discovered human remains in the basem*nt of the Johnstown home where the couple previously resided.

Brian Giles reacted to his conviction with a mixture of humor and bitterness. "Nope, I’m innocent, but if this is what they want to do let them do it, man,” Giles said in an interview with Johnstown Fox affiliate WWCP. “I’ve been railroaded before. It’s all good. There ain’t nothing I can hope for, right? Everybody got what they wanted.”

Over the course of the investigation, Giles reportedly changed his account of events 18 times, according to prosecutors.

The discovery of additional human remains came not only after his murder conviction but also during the ongoing search for his missing girlfriend, Jilly Todaro. Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees stated, “This is going to be a lengthy investigation and methodical process in removing these remains.”

HOLMDEL, NJ — A significant traffic incident involving seven vehicles occurred earlier today on Highway 35 at the intersection with Laurel Avenue, leading to multiple injuries and road closure. Holmdel Township Police Department responded to the crash site at 1:17 PM.

Upon arrival, officers found one of the vehicles emitting smoke and a substantial amount of oil and gas leaking onto the roadway. Emergency services, including Holmdel Fire Department, Holmdel First Aid, and Middletown First Aid, were dispatched to manage the situation. A total of six individuals sustained injuries from the incident; fortunately, none were life-threatening.

Laurel Avenue was closed from the Highway 35 on-ramp to the intersection with Highway 35 for about two hours to facilitate the investigation and cleanup efforts. The road has since been reopened. Witnesses to the accident are urged to contact Holmdel Police at 732-946-4400.

NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police are currently investigating a robbery at a Shell gas station that occurred early Thursday morning. Troopers were called to the scene at the Shell station located at 1148 Christiana Road in Newark around 5:07 AM following a robbery report.

Three unidentified male suspects reportedly used a white van to crash through the front glass window of the gas station while it was operational. After breaking in, the suspects confronted a Shell employee, demanding that he open the cash registers. The employee complied, and the suspects subsequently fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

There were no injuries reported in the incident. Authorities are still awaiting surveillance video and images to assist in identifying the suspects, who were last seen wearing dark-colored clothing.

NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a violent assault that occurred last Thursday, June 6, at approximately 5:20 PM in front of 26 Astor Place, within the 9th Precinct. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Steven Johnson of 400 East 30th Street, New York, NY, is facing charges of attempted murder and assault.

The incident involved a 30-year-old male victim who was approached by Johnson and subsequently slashed in the back of the neck with an unknown sharp object. Following the attack, the victim was treated for a significant laceration to his neck and shoulder area and was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue in stable condition.

Johnson was apprehended by police after a brief investigation. The motives behind the assault are still under investigation, and the NYPD continues to seek any additional information from the public regarding this case.

BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore Police Department's Central District DAT detectives conducted a search and seizure operation on Friday, leading to the arrest of three men and the recovery of drugs and a firearm. The operation took place at approximately 2:00 PM in the 700 block of East Preston Street.

Detectives executed a search and seizure warrant as part of their investigation, during which they found roughly 15 pounds of cannabis and an equal amount of cannabis gummies/edibles. Additionally, a Glock 43 9mm handgun equipped with one live round in the chamber and four rounds in the magazine was seized.

The operation also resulted in the recovery of an unspecified amount of U.S. currency. The suspects, aged 25, 26, and 22, were subsequently arrested and transported to the Central Booking and Intake Facility for processing.

This comes a day after two similar incidents.