Michael Hollman of Kalamazoo claims $250,000 from the March 9, 2012 Mega Millions drawing

Michael Hollman of Kalamazoo was the lucky winner of $250,000 after matching five white ball numbers in the March 9 Mega Millions drawing.

The first order of business for Hollman and his wife is to start a college fund for each of their two children. Then they will invest a portion into a 401K for “retired life”.

The winning ticket was sold by 7-Eleven 108B located at 3726 Mount Olivet Rd. in Parchment.

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