🌱 $3 Million Lottery Winner + Possible Pit Bull Attack Charges

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 78 Low: 52.

Here are the top 3 stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. A man from Oklahoma City was the lucky winner of the state's highest-ever lottery scratcher payout on Tuesday, scoring $3 million. A spokesperson for the Oklahoma Lottery says the winning scratcher was sold at the OnCue at 7400 South Sooner Road. In addition to being the first top prize winner for the Ultimate Millions scratcher, the lucky Oklahoman also became the 75th Oklahoma Lottery millionaire. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
2. The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office released new details Tuesday about an investigation into a dog attack that left a 1-year-old boy's eyes dislocated, nose bitten off, and jaw broken. Officials say that both the dog's owner and the child's parents could face charges in the incident by the end of the week. The victim, J.J. Rodriguez, is still recovering weeks after the pit bull attack. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
3. A student group at the University of Oklahoma is placing menstrual products around campus to help combat period poverty. Aarya Ghonasgi, the OU Women’s Health Advocacy vice president, says baskets of free menstrual products have been strategically placed in women's, men's, and gender-neutral bathrooms all across campus. Many of the products have been provided by donations from sororities and funding from the Student Government Association. (The Oklahoma Daily)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Business Development Committee At Moore Chamber of Commerce (8:30 AM)
• Living History Education Day At Oklahoma Historical Society (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Pre-K teacher Katy Hamilton of Oklahoma City Public Schools was awarded KWTV - NEWS 9's Cash for Classroom $500 grant! This gift will fund some amazing classroom projects she has planned for her students. (Facebook)
• Join the Oklahoma City Philharmonic for the 2022 Maestro's Ball as a Maestro's Ball Sponsor! The deadline to receive all sponsorship benefits has been extended to this Friday, March 4. (Facebook)
• Moore Parks and Recreation is hiring for multiple summer job opportunities including Summer Camp Supervisor, Fitness Center Attendant, and more! Apply online today via the City of Moore website. (Nextdoor)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.