Community Corner

East Haven Resident Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize

The winning ticket was sold in Derby.

DERBY, CT — An East Haven resident is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket in Derby this week, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

On May 20, Michele Gertsch, of East Haven, purchased a $500,000 Gold ticket from Exxon Mart in Derby and won $50,000.

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