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Michigan Man Wins $758 for Pothole Damage

5/24/2025

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George Mathew from Allen Park snagged $758 in Michigan's Pothole Payback Contest after a pothole wreaked havoc on his car. Announced on May 22, he was one of five winners, shedding light on the state's pressing road funding crisis. With over 200 residents sharing their pothole woes, MITA is pushing the Senate for a sustainable funding solution.

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Story summary

George Mathew from Allen Park snagged $758 in Michigan's Pothole Payback Contest after a pothole wreaked havoc on his car. Announced on May 22, he was one of five winners, shedding light on the state's pressing road funding crisis. With over 200 residents sharing their pothole woes, MITA is pushing the Senate for a sustainable funding solution.