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Jillian Pikora

Senior Assistant Managing Editor

jpikora@dailyvoice.com

Jillian is an editor and reporter based out of Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg. She has a degree in Political Science and is a former political campaign manager. For over a decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Before joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently assists in managing Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts; as well as reporting stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

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Two 'Suspicious Deaths' After Police Find Five 'Unconscious People' In York Two 'Suspicious Deaths' After Police Find Five 'Unconscious People' In York
Two 'Suspicious Deaths' After Police Find Five 'Unconscious People' In York Five people were found "unconscious" and two people have died under "suspicious" circumstances, authorities say. York City police were called to "reports of several unconscious people" in the 600 block of West Locust Street just before 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, according to a release by the department.  Upon arrival, police found five unconscious people "in need of medical attention," as stated in the release.  A 37-year-old woman later died at York Hospital⁠ at 7:53 p.,m. and was pronounced by Deputy Coroner Molly York— where the remaining victims were also taken, according to…

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Police & Fire
Teen Shot In Central Pennsylvania: Authorities Teen Shot In Central Pennsylvania: Authorities
Teen Shot In Central Pennsylvania: Authorities A teenager was shot in central Pennsylvania on Sunday, August 7, authorities say. The teenage boy was found shot around 2 a.m. around the corner of Pine and Front streets, according to City of Harrisburg Director of Communications Matt Maisel. The boy suffered "non-life threatening injuries," and "as of this morning he is doing ok," Maisel told Daily Voice. The victim is supposedly not cooperating with the police, Maisel says. Harrisburg police continue to investigate.  Anyone with information on this shooting should call Harrisburg police at 717-558-6900.

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NJ's Kevin Spacey Ordered To Pay $31 Million To Netflix's 'House Of Cards' Production Company NJ's Kevin Spacey Ordered To Pay $31 Million To Netflix's 'House Of Cards' Production Company
NJ's Kevin Spacey Ordered To Pay $31 Million To Netflix's 'House Of Cards' Production Company Kevin Spacey's career continues to be a tumbling "House of Cards" like the show in which he previously starred. The 62-year-old actor has been ordered to pay approximately $31 million to Media Rights Capital, the production that made Netflix's once acclaimed show.  The South Orange, New Jersey native recently lost his appeal to have an "arbitration award overturned amid allegations of sexual misconduct," the Guardian among numerous other outlets report citing court documents.  Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mel Red Recana made the ruling in favor of MRC, the production company b…

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Police & Fire
Details Released After Child Killed, 1 Airlifted, 2 Hurt Following Car Crash Into PA Home Details Released After Child Killed, 1 Airlifted, 2 Hurt Following Car Crash Into PA Home
Details Released After Child Killed, 1 Airlifted, 2 Hurt Following Car Crash Into PA Home A 14-year-old boy has died, another boy— also 14— was seriously hurt and airlifted from the scene, and two 16-year-old girls were injured in a crash into a central Pennsylvania home, authorities say.  The four juveniles were in a 1999 Jeep Cherokee going south when they failed to navigate a left curve in the road and lost control of the vehicle— slamming into a fence— overturning— hitting a corner of a home and crash landing in the front yard in the 7600 block of Renninger Road in Peters Township around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, Pennsylvania state police say.  The drive…

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Police & Fire
Man Found In Central Pennsylvania Home Under 'Suspicious' Circumstances Man Found In Central Pennsylvania Home Under 'Suspicious' Circumstances
Man Found In Central Pennsylvania Home Under 'Suspicious' Circumstances A man found dead in his home is being investigated as  a "suspicious death," police say. Harrisburg Police were call to a report of a man found dead at home in the 100 block of Evergreen Street around 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, according to a release by the department. Upon arrival officers located a man. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.

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Obituaries
Amish Boy, 4, Dies Day After Brother's Funeral Following Central PA Farm Tractor Rollover Amish Boy, 4, Dies Day After Brother's Funeral Following Central PA Farm Tractor Rollover
Amish Boy, 4, Dies Day After Brother's Funeral Following Central PA Farm Tractor Rollover Another member of a local Amish family has died following an accidental farm tractor rollover, authorities say.  Jeffrey Ryan Fisher, 4, of Gordonville, died from multiple traumatic injuries on Tuesday, August 2, according to Dauphin County spokesperson Brett Hambright and his obituary.  He had sustained serious injuries in the accidental farm tractor rollover crash in the 1100 block of Furnace Road near the intersection at Indian Steps Road in Lower Chanceford Township around 11:15 a.m., on Friday, July 29, according to Pennsylvania state police and the York County coroner's…

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Harrisburg Diocese Agrees To Create $7.5 Million Trust For Sex Abuse Survivors Harrisburg Diocese Agrees To Create $7.5 Million Trust For Sex Abuse Survivors
Harrisburg Diocese Agrees To Create $7.5 Million Trust For Sex Abuse Survivors A settlement has been reached and the Diocese of Harrisburg has agreed to set up a trust for the survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of its clergy.  The agreed $7.5 million trust would allow the Diocese to come out of bankruptcy protection— the dioceses had filed for bankruptcy in 2020, and more than 50 people have filed claims that they were abused by priests since that time.  "The steps we take today continue our commitment and responsibility to support survivors of clergy abuse, and to make restitution for the suffering they have endured," Bishop Ronald Gainer said in a news…

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Mom, Firefighter BF Abused Infant Until It Had Brain Bleeds: Pennsylvania State Police Mom, Firefighter BF Abused Infant Until It Had Brain Bleeds: Pennsylvania State Police
Mom, Firefighter BF Abused Infant Until It Had Brain Bleeds: Pennsylvania State Police A firefighter and his girlfriend abused her 1-year-old daughter until she had multiple brain bleeds and her body was covered in bruises, authorities say.  Ryan Thomas McClucas, 28, beat the infant until she was unresponsive while at his girlfriend's home in the 100 block of Market Street in Williamstown Borough just after midnight on Wednesday, August 3, Pennsylvania state police state in an affidavit.  The girlfriend and mom, Brandi Lee Sheesley, 35, smacked the girl's mouth and denied the baby medical care for two days, police allege. The girl was rushed to Hershey Medical Center by a h…

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Police & Fire
Child Killed, Another Child Airlifted Following Car Crash In Home In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Child Killed, Another Child Airlifted Following Car Crash In Home In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Child Killed, Another Child Airlifted Following Car Crash In Home In Central PA (Developing) A child has died and a second child has been seriously hurt following a crash into a central Pennsylvania home, authorities say.  The two children were passengers in a vehicle that crashed into a home in the 7600 block of Renninger Road in Peters Township around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, WGAL News 8 reports citing state police in Franklin County.  One child died at the scene and a second child was taken by a helicopter to Penn State Hershey Medical Center, police say.  State police are investigating this deadly crash.  Additional information about the crash …

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Lifestyle
Winning $206.9 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Western PA Winning $206.9 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Western PA
Winning $206.9 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Western PA Someone in western Pennsylvania just became a millionaire! A jackpot-winning Powerball ticket worth $206,900,000 — or a lump sum payout of $122.3 million cash, less applicable withholding — was sold in Westmoreland County for the drawing on Wednesday, August 3, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The winning ticket was sold at the Sheetz located at 205 North Center Avenue, New Stanton, which earns a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.  The ticket correctly matched four of the five white balls drawn, 9-21-56-57-66, and the red Powerball 11. “The Pennsylvania Lottery con…

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