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Orange Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize

An Orange resident recently purchased a winning lottery ticket at a nearby business, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

ORANGE, CT — An Orange resident is $24,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket this week at a nearby business, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

On Tuesday, the resident purchased a winning "24K" game from Super Saver Spirit in Shelton and won $24,000, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

The CT Lottery furnishes winner information as public record.

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The Connecticut Lottery only publishes names of people who win $10,000 or more, which officials claim is quite common.

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