School staff win $1 million Powerball jackpot in honor of late co-worker

ASHLAND, OH – A group of ten elementary school employees in Ashland struck a $1 million jackpot in the August 6 Powerball drawing, and they say the win was made even more meaningful because they played in memory of a beloved co-worker who passed away.

The group of educators from Crestview Elementary School had continued their workplace lottery pool even after the death of Mary Jo, a longtime kindergarten teacher and original member of the group. On August 6, their persistence paid off — with a ticket worth $1,000,004.

The ticket was purchased by pool organizer Karen at the Circle K on Seville Road. She discovered the win while sipping coffee and checking the numbers.

The group said they continued to contribute mon

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