💰 Lucky errand run turns into $150,000 jackpot for Coshocton man. While running errands, he stopped at Legacy Lanes and purchased a $20 Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 100X scratch-off ticket. Initially thinking he'd won $20,000 after revealing a hotel symbol, he was shocked when scanning revealed his true prize: $150,000. After taxes, he'll take home approximately $108,000, though he hasn't yet decided how to spend his windfall. The Ohio Lottery, which has contributed over $33 billion to education since 1974, still has three top prizes remaining in the Monopoly game.
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🧮 Tiny rural school outperforms wealthy districts in math and science. Ridgewood Local Schools has been recognized as an "Outlier" by Ohio's Department of Education and Workforce for exceptional performance on state assessments. The district's success is attributed to dedicated teachers, strong student connections, and a structured instructional framework that emphasizes daily reading, writing, and speaking in every classroom. Key strategies include the "first four" lesson opener, "gradual release of responsibility" model, and "final four" closure activities. State officials now plan to study Ridgewood's approach to inform statewide efforts to enhance math and science education.
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🐾 Animal lovers unite for PAWS fundraiser at The Clover Key. The event this Friday at 5 p.m. will feature live music by Mountain Gypsy Music, a 50/50 raffle, and an auction with prizes including gift cards and a police ride along. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the restaurant. PAWS of Muskingum County is a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides low-cost spay and neuter services to pets of veterans, seniors, disabled individuals, and low-income residents in Muskingum County. To reserve a table, interested attendees can call The Clover Key at 220-201-4224.
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