🌱 Winning Ticket Sold In Bedford + Coach Arrested On Assault Charges

Good morning, Bedford! I'm in your inbox to tell you everything that's happening in Bedford today. In today's issue, we have these stories and more...

• A winning Mega Million ticket was sold in Bedford.
• Troop B arrested a Christmas morning burglar.
• A former Bedford coach and paraprofessional was arrested on sexual assault charges.

But first, today's weather:

A little rain in the morning. High: 55 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. No one matched the winning numbers for the second largest Mega Millions Jackpot of $1.35 billion on Tuesday, but four winning tickets were sold in New Hampshire. A $30,000 ticket was sold in Nashua, a $10,000 winning ticket was sold in Amherst, and another $10,000 ticket was sold at the Circle K on 8 White Avenue in Bedford. Congratulations! (Patch)
2. New Hampshire Troop B arrested a New Ipswich man at a gas station in Milford on Thursday, Jan. 5, on charges of breaking into the Ipswich Market on Christmas Day. State Police said officers from New Hampshire Troop B in Bedford responded to a reported burglary at the New Ipswich Market on Sunday, Dec. 25, "just before 5 a.m." Store surveillance footage and employees helped identify a suspect, Daniel Depauw, 48, of New Ipswich. State police arrested Depauw on Thursday, Jan. 5, at a Milford gas station. Anyone with information is asked to contact police: (Monadnock Ledger Transcript)
3. The Bedford School District tried to reassure parents, students and staff after sharing news Wednesday that, Curran Shane, 32, a former Bedford paraprofessional and JV baseball coach, was arrested in August. Shane was charged with aggravated sexual assault and felonious sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. The alleged offense reportedly happened "in 2017 at a home in Seabrook." (WMUR)

From my notebook:

• Bedford Community Television: "Your BCTV-WBNH Crew will be bringing you Live BHS Girls Basketball 🏀Action on Both BCTV & WBNH. Watch👀 live on BCTV channels 23 & HD1072 or online here, or listen🎧 live on WBNH:" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
• The Canvas Road Show: "🎊Looking to celebrate your childs birthday with us? Don't wait as our February and March weekends are starting to filling up. 🎉🎈🥳 We have project for ages 5 and up. Best part is you don't have to worry about the mess after. 😉 😁 🎨F..." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• The Winter Reading Challenge: "Are you participating in the Winter Reading Challenge for adults and teens? Looking for some winter inspiration to guide your reading? Visit the Bedford Public Library's blog:" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Volunteer for the Booster Club: "Please consider volunteering in concessions this winter. We are a volunteer run group and always appreciate help. Students earn hours also." (Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club via Facebook)
• Snowman contest: "Miss Jane is wondering if today's weather❄ will help with the Snowman Contest. Time will tell! If it does, then be sure to get those entries in. ☃ Miss Jane always enjoys seeing how creative everyone is. ⛄😊" (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and producer. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Bedford Daily? Contact me at paula.constance.patch@gmail.com