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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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Coroner Called When Garbage Truck Slams In Western PA Home: Reports Coroner Called When Garbage Truck Slams In Western PA Home: Reports
Coroner Called When Garbage Truck Slams In Western PA Home: Reports One person has died after a garbage truck hit a home in western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 2, according to multiple media outlets. The rollover crash into the home happened in the 300 block of Patton Street, Wilmerding around 4 a.m., reports WPXI. A second home was damaged in the crash, according to the outlet. Duquesne Light and People's Gas are on the scene after a gas line was supposedly struck in the crash, WTAE reports. A medical examiner arrived to the scene of the crash several hours later, according to KDKA. It is unclear if anyone was home during the crash and the person ki…

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YWCA Explodes In Western PA: Reports YWCA Explodes In Western PA: Reports
YWCA Explodes In Western PA: Reports A YWCA in western Pennsylvania has apparently exploded on Tuesday, August 2, according to media outlets. The explosion happened in the 400 block of 9th Street, McKeesport around 8 a.m., according to WTAE. The building was known as the Common Ground Building and it was under construction at the time of the explosion, KDKA reports. Specifically, crews were working on a handicap ramp when they hit a gas line, police told WPXI. One person was injured and taken to an area hospital, according to the outlets citing a McKeesport spokesperson. Gas and electric have since been turned off to the bu…

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Police & Fire
Shot Man Dies 'Despite Life-Saving Actions' By York City Police Shot Man Dies 'Despite Life-Saving Actions' By York City Police
Shot Man Dies 'Despite Life-Saving Actions' By York City Police Police attempted to save a man suffering from a gunshot wound in York City on Monday, August 1, authorities say.  York City police were called to a reported shooting in the 300 block of Miller Lane at approximately 1:33 p.m., according to a release by the department.  Upon arrival, officers discovered a 37-year-old male with an apparent gunshot wound, the release explains.  "Despite life-saving actions, the victim, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries," police say.  Detectives are investigating this deadly shooting.  Anyone with information is asked to contac…

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Man Killed In Chicken House Collapse ID'd By Coroner, OSHA Investigating Man Killed In Chicken House Collapse ID'd By Coroner, OSHA Investigating
Man Killed In Chicken House Collapse ID'd By Coroner, Osha Investigating A man suffocated to death and seven others were hurt when a building collapsed in Adams County on Friday, July 29, authorities say. Jose Rojas Flores, 53, of Harrisburg, died of accidental traumatic asphyxia at the scene of the chicken house collapse at Hillandale Farms in the 300 block of Spicer Road, Tyrone Township that happened just before 7:30 a.m., according to Adams County coroner Pat Felix and Pennsylvania state police.  The chicken house on the property was scheduled to be demolished when it collapsed suddenly, police say. Eight people were inside at the time of the collapse,…

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Man Slashed 'Ear To Ear' With Box Cutter Outside Central PA Home: Police Man Slashed 'Ear To Ear' With Box Cutter Outside Central PA Home: Police
Man Slashed 'Ear To Ear' With Box Cutter Outside Central PA Home: Police A man was held by his hair and slashed across the face "ear to ear" outside his Lancaster home, police say.  Former convict Alex Lamont Baker, 31, of Lancaster, was arrested on a warrant in connection with the stabbing on Monday, August 1, according to an updated release by the Lancaster Bureau of Police.  Police first became aware of the stabbing when they were called to the 700 block of East Walnut Street around 6:36 a.m., on Sunday, July 31, according to the release.  Upon their arrival, police found the man "with a deep laceration across his face, extending from ear to …

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Obituaries
Funeral Details Released For Amish Mother Of 8 Killed In Central PA Farm Tractor Rollover Funeral Details Released For Amish Mother Of 8 Killed In Central PA Farm Tractor Rollover
Funeral Details Released For Amish Mother Of 8 Killed In Central PA Farm Tractor Rollover Members of two Amish families have been identified as the victims of a deadly accidental farm vehicle rollover crash, authorities say.  Katie Ann Stoltzfus, 36, two of her daughters, Mary Etta, 14, and Naomi Rose, 7, all of Brogue, and Caleb Emmanuel Fisher, 9, of Lancaster, all died from blunt force trauma at the scene of 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 office.&nbs…

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Ex-MD Sheriff's Office Staffer Conducted Alcohol Fueled 'Sleep Studies' Authorities Say Ex-MD Sheriff's Office Staffer Conducted Alcohol Fueled 'Sleep Studies' Authorities Say
Ex-MD Sheriff's Office Staffer Conducted Alcohol Fueled 'Sleep Studies' Authorities Say More victims of illegal "sleep studies" are being sought by Pennsylvania state police as of Friday, July 29.  David Clarkson McJonathan-Swarm, 74, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, previously of Maryland was conducting the supposed studies "imbibing (victims with) alcohol and other drugs such as melatonin," state police say.   McJonathan previously worked at the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, according to his social media, although, it is unclear what role he held in the office.  He also was a television show contestant on "To Tell The Truth" and "Guest on What's My Line…

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'Bastards' Who Shot Pregnant Buffalo Wanted By PA Farmers Offering $3K (EXCLUSIVE) 'Bastards' Who Shot Pregnant Buffalo Wanted By PA Farmers Offering $3K (EXCLUSIVE)
'Bastards' Who Shot Pregnant Buffalo Wanted By PA Farmers Offering $3K (Exclusive) A pregnant buffalo who was expected to deliver her first baby in a couple of months was found shot dead, northwestern Pennsylvania farmers tell Daily Voice.  Her name was Pinky Tuscololo, because of her pink tongue, which the owners of Beautiful Beastly Creatures Farm tell us is very unusual for a buffalo. The farmers love their buffalos and raise them for riding and as pets, Cindi (Fosburg) Miller explained in an email to Daily Voice.  "We got her when she was just a baby with her sister Leather. Leather has been mourning ever since the incident. It's very sad to hear her cries," Miller…

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Lifestyle
Woman, 3 Children Killed, 6 Others Hurt In Farm Tractor Rollover: Pennsylvania State Police Woman, 3 Children Killed, 6 Others Hurt In Farm Tractor Rollover: Pennsylvania State Police
Woman, 3 Children Killed, 6 Others Hurt In Farm Tractor Rollover: Pennsylvania State Police A woman and three children died at the scene of a farm tractor crash in central Pennsylvania on Friday, July 29, authorities say.  The farm tractor rollover crash happened in the 1100 block of Furnace Road near the intersection at Indian Steps Road in Lower Chanceford Township around 11:15 a.m., according to Pennsylvania state police.  "An older-model farm tractor was pulling a flatbed, open utility trailer," police say. "Twelve individuals were riding in the trailer when the operator of the tractor traveled off the roadway and over an embankment, causing the tractor&nbs…

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Murderer For Hire Shot Pennsylvania State Police Trooper While On Duty Murderer For Hire Shot Pennsylvania State Police Trooper While On Duty
Murderer For Hire Shot Pennsylvania State Police Trooper While On Duty A man who previously served prison time after pleading guilty in connection to a murderer for hire case, has shot a Pennsylvania state police trooper on Friday, July 29, authorities say. Damian Ray Bradford, 41, of Pittsburgh, has been identified as the shooter according to an updated release by Pennsylvania state police. The trooper was called to a report of an armed man at a mini-market on 402 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa, just after midnight according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. As soon as the trooper and their partner entered the store the man shot at them— striking one tr…

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