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Valentine’s Day is Wednesday and it’s a day of romance, flowers, candies and marriage proposals.
While the foundation of any proposal is love, you also need an engagement ring. In Delaware, that’s not an inexpensive proposition.
What do people spend on an engagement ring?
According to rarecarat.com, the average budget for an engagement ring in Delaware is $8,576
While that sounds like a lot — and it is — the cost is not amongst the most expensive for the United States. Remember, these are averages. So while many people will spend below these numbers, you always have those people who ruin the curve for everyone by going bonkers big. The top 10 most expensive states are:
- New York ($11,434)
- California ($10,582)
- New Jersey ($10,445)
- Connecticut ($9.744)
- Massachusetts ($9,636)
- Nevada ($9,458)
- Florida ($9,298)
- Texas ($8,915)
- Illinois ($8,801)
- Rhode Island ($8.787)
On the other end of the spectrum, South Dakota is the least expensive state at an average of $4,923. Montana is 49th at $5,323 followed by Maine at $5,761.
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Delaware Lottery Powerball, Play 3 Day winning numbers for Jan. 8, 2025
Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 8 drawing
01-20-36-38-43, Powerball: 24, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 3 numbers from Jan. 8 drawing
Day: 3-6-9
Night: 7-3-7
Check Play 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 4 numbers from Jan. 8 drawing
Day: 9-2-5-9
Night: 3-4-5-3
Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from Jan. 8 drawing
02-03-17-23-26-34
Check Multi-Win Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 8 drawing
13-14-24-37-38, Lucky Ball: 13
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from Jan. 8 drawing
04-15-33-39-41, Star Ball: 07, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 5 numbers from Jan. 8 drawing
Day: 8-0-9-9-9
Night: 5-9-5-0-9
Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
- Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
- Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
- Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
- For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.
Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
- Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
- Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.
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BREAKING: Hazardous materials incident from Perdue prompts shelter in place order in Georgetown – 47abc
GEORGETOWN, Del. – Georgetown Police have issued an alert advising area residents to shelter in place due to a hazardous materials incident stemming from the local Perdue plant.
According to the Georgetown Fire Company, as of 7 p.m., Wednesday fire crews, Sussex County public safety personnel, DNREC officials, and members with the Delaware State Fire School were on the scene of a hazardous materials incident at the Perdue processing plant on Savannah Road in Georgetown.
While details remain limited at this time, officials are emphasizing the need for the immediate area, within a half-mile radius of the Perdue plant, to shelter in place and stay inside until further notice.
WMDT’s Rob Petree spoke to Georgetown Mayor Bill West who said the incident stemmed from two chemicals being mixed together at the facility.
“We’ve had somebody mix two chemicals together at the Perdue plant that has put off a smell,” Mayor West explained. “We’ve got a chemist in route to tell us what they are and if there’s anything we need to do.”
Mayor West urged area residents to abide by the order and not go outside for the time being.
“Hopefully, it’ll be chemicals just to do some cleaning and it won’t affect people, but we just wanted to put the alert out to tell people to shelter inside, and stay there until they get the second alert that everything’s ok. Just stay inside until we get a handle on this because we know that the wind is pushing the smell and people are concerned.”
Details still remain limited at this time when it comes to the nature of what those chemicals are, but the shelter in place order remains in effect for that area. We will of course bring you the latest as soon as additional information is made available.
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Light snow to fall in parts of Del., NJ, Philly region on Saturday
We’re in for another round of snow in the Philadelphia region this weekend though much less than what we saw on Monday. Here’s what you need to know.
Cold temperatures continue
We’ll stay dry through the rest of the week, but the cold weather lingers. Gusty winds from Wednesday and Thursday will finally ease as high pressure builds into the area on Friday. Temperatures will nudge upward to 36° by Friday afternoon, though that’s still below the normal high of 42°.
Light snow in Philly region Saturday morning
As we head into the weekend, our stretch of dry days comes to an end. Clouds will increase late Friday ahead of a weak system. Early Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 20s, this system is expected to bring light snow to all of our neighborhoods. The snowfall will be brief and minimal, exiting by late Saturday morning, followed by clearing skies in the afternoon.
How much snow will fall on Saturday?
Thanks to dry air and limited moisture, snowfall amounts will be light—most areas will see an inch or less. However, parts of Delaware and South Jersey, closer to the system’s southern track, may pick up 1–2 inches. These are early estimates, but all signs point to a minimal event, far less impactful than last Monday’s storm. Saturday afternoon will feature sunshine but stay cold, with highs in the mid-30s.
What’s the forecast for the Eagles wild card game?
Sunday remains clear and cold, with highs around 37°. For the Eagles game at 4:30 p.m., temperatures will start in the upper 30s and drop to the lower 30s by the fourth quarter under clear skies. Go Eagles!
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