Governor Moore declares State of Emergency due to historic flooding in western Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following severe flooding in western Maryland this week, Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Emergency to bolster the state’s response efforts. The declaration came after the governor toured the affected areas in Allegany County, surveying the damage caused by torrential rains. “After surveying the damage and receiving updates on the work still ahead in Western Maryland, I’ve declared […]

$731.1 million Powerball jackpot ticket, largest in Maryland Lottery history claimed

BALTIMORE, MD—The wait is over. The largest prize in the Maryland Lottery’s history has finally been claimed. Excitement spread across the nation in January when the Powerball jackpot climbed to $731.1 million. On January 20, one winning ticket was sold at Coney Market in Lonaconing, a small town in Western Maryland. Anonymous winners, who nicknamed themselves “The Power Pack,” have […]

Winning $731 million Powerball ticket sold in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—A massive winning Powerball ticket was sold in Maryland, officials say. Coney Market in Allegany County sold a jackpot-winning ticket worth $731.1 million for the January 20, 2021 Powerball drawing. The store will receive a $100,000 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. In addition, a second-tier winning ticket with the Power Play option worth $2 […]