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A Rochester Hills woman claimed $1 million lottery prize just hours before it expired
By Jenny Marchi at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
A Rochester Hills woman waited one year to claim her $1 million Powerball prize, cashing in just hours before the prize was set to expire.Theresa Lynchosky, 63, matched the five white balls (08-12-45-46-63) in the July 14, 2025 to win the prize.Lynchosky says she plays online regularly and knew s...
Key takeaway Theresa Lynchosky, 63, matched the five white balls (08-12-45-46-63) in the July 14, 2025 to win the prize.
Why this matters in The Detroit
Theresa Lynchosky's narrow window to claim her $1 million Powerball prize has implications for Michigan's School Aid Fund. If she had not come forward, her winnings would have gone towards supporting local schools, a prospect that may have brought some solace to the community. Instead, Lynchosky's decision to keep her winnings private for so long has resulted in her taking home the full amount. This raises questions about the potential for unclaimed prizes in the state and how they could be used to benefit local education. As it stands, the School Aid Fund will not be receiving the $1 million from Lynchosky's ticket, but it will continue to receive unclaimed Powerball prizes from other expired tickets. The fate of these unclaimed prizes serves as a reminder of the potential for lottery winnings to support local communities, even if the original winners do not come forward to claim them.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? A Rochester Hills woman waited one year to claim her $1 million Powerball prize, cashing in just hours before the prize was set to expire.Theresa Lynchosky, 63, matched the five white balls (08-12-45-46-63) in the July 14, 2025 to win the prize.Lynchosky says she plays online regularly and knew s...
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