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Monroe Resident Wins Big In Connecticut Lottery

This is the latest area winner, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.

MONROE, CT — A Monroe woman won big with a Connecticut Lottery scratch-off game she purchased in Newtown.

The lucky winner, identified only as "Sherril P" by the state's gamemasters, picked up the winning card at the Stop & Shop at 228 South Main Street on Tuesday. She played "Fast Play — $10 Stacks of Cash Progressive," which paid out $158,025.

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