Barberton Woman Wins $500K on Ohio Lottery Cashword Scratch-Off (2024)

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Chris QuigleyAugust 16, 2024

Chris Quigley August 16, 2024

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BARBERTON, OH— Carol Duncan of Barberton is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $500,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off.

Carol purchased the winning ticket late one night at Circle K #5602, located at 344 5th St in Barberton. She recalled a moment of fate when she saw a man in front of her buy the same ticket. “I’m getting the same ticket,” she said, and her choice turned out to be a $500,000 winner.

The magnitude of her win took some time to sink in. “I had to keep looking it over and over,” Carol shared, still in disbelief. This win comes at a particularly opportune moment for her, as she just retired a month ago.

With her newfound fortune, Carol plans to buy a house, a car for herself, and a car for her son.

$500,000 Cashword is a $10 scratch-off game offering a top prize of $500,000. As of August 15, one top prize remains in the game.

Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed over $32 billion to support education throughout the state.

Maryland Man Arrested for Assaulting EMTs at Phish Mondegreen Festival
DOVER, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested a 26-year-old Maryland man on charges of assault and offensive touching after an incident at the Phish Mondegreen Festival in Dover. The man, identified as William Urspruch of Chestertown, Maryland, allegedly assaulted two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) while they were attempting to provide medical care.
The incident occurred on August 16, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., when on-duty troopers at the festival were alerted to Urspruch’s erratic behavior, believed to be influenced by intoxication. As medical personnel attempted to assist him, Urspruch reportedly punched one EMT and bit another, causing minor injuries.
Following the assault, Urspruch was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. After his release from the hospital, he was taken into custody and brought to Troop 3, where he was formally charged. Urspruch was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and released after posting a $3,000 secured bond.
The EMTs involved sustained minor injuries and were able to continue their duties.
Frederick Man Denied Bond in Murder Case, Remains in Custody
FREDERICK, Md. — A Frederick man accused of first and second degree murder has been denied bond and will remain in custody at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. The decision was made by The Honorable Earl W. Bartgis, Jr. in Frederick County District Court on Monday.
The suspect, 22-year-old Elijah Stephen Mboss, was apprehended on August 16, 2024, after Frederick Police responded to a report of a possible shooting at 1000 Heather Ridge Drive. Officers intercepted a fleeing white Acura and discovered Mboss inside, covered in blood and in possession of a semi-automatic handgun and knife.
The victim, identified as Tristen Mahorney, was found at the scene with multiple penetrating wounds and was later pronounced dead at Frederick Health Hospital. Investigators determined that an altercation between Mboss and Mahorney at the Country Hill Apartments led to the fatal encounter.
The investigation is ongoing, according to authorities.
Maryland State Police Investigate Attempted Robbery of Flower Vendor in Silver Spring
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating an attempted robbery and assault of a 64-year-old flower vendor in Montgomery County on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. on the exit ramp from Interstate 495 East to Route 650 South.
According to the Maryland State Police, the victim was selling flowers along the roadside when the occupants of an SUV, stopped in traffic, called her over under the pretense of purchasing flowers. As she approached the vehicle, one of the occupants reportedly grabbed her purse. The driver then accelerated, dragging the victim briefly before she fell, still holding onto her purse.
The woman was transported to Holy Cross Hospital, where she was treated for her injuries and later released. Police describe the SUV as a darker-colored vehicle with District of Columbia license plates, occupied by at least two Black males, one of whom was wearing a ski mask.
The vehicle was last seen heading southbound on Route 650. A "Be On the Lookout" (BOLO) alert has been issued to the Montgomery County Police Department and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department as authorities continue their investigation.