'Mr. Blessed' Wins $1M on Unlucky Numbers | Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight:

‘Mr. Blessed’ Wins $1 Million Powerball With Unlucky Numbers

A Largo father of three who decided to give his set of unlucky Powerball numbers a second chance won $1 million in the historic billion-dollar-plus Jan. 13 drawing.

“I had played the same numbers the week prior,” said the 40-year-old, who declined to be identified. “I feel truly blessed. That’s what you call destiny.” >>> Read more.

How to Prevent Water Pipes from Freezing

Wind chill temperatures are expected to drop well below zero over the next few days.

There are steps you can take to prevent water pipes, particularly those located on or next to an outside wall and in a garage, from freezing and potentially bursting. >>> Read more.

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Sheriff Identifies 2 Deputies Killed in Line of Duty

• ’These men are heroes.’ —Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler

Wegmans Hiring 475 Employees for Owings Mills Store

• The new grocery store in Foundry Row has hundreds of jobs open to locals in the Owings Mills area.

Dangerously Cold Temperatures Bring Weekend Chill

• A change in the polar vortex will bring single-digit temps to Maryland this weekend. Make sure your house, car and pets are ready.

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