A grandmother from Dresden is $100,000 richer after a recent lottery windfall.
Cheryl Hyatt has been playing the lottery for nearly 20 years and is now celebrating her first big win with the Instant Crossword Tripler lottery.
“I told my husband I thought I’d won, and he suggested head to the store to have it validated right away. I said, ‘Let’s have supper first,’” she said.
After enjoying their meal, Hyatt and her husband went to the store.
“My ticket was validated, and sure enough, I was right; I had won the top prize,” she said. “The clerk was so excited for me, which made the experience even more joyous.”
Hyatt said she plans to use the winnings to buy new cars for her husband and daughter.
“As long as they’re happy, I’m happy,” she said.
The winning ticket was purchased at Sonny’s Variety on Lindsley Street West in Dresden.