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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.

Jillian Pikora's Contributions

Police & Fire
Race Car Involved In Fire On I-81 In Central PA: Dispatch Race Car Involved In Fire On I-81 In Central PA: Dispatch
Race Car Involved In Fire On I-81 In Central PA: Dispatch A tractor-trailer hauling a race car caught fire along Interstate 81 in central Pennsylvania early morning on Monday, June 27, authorities say. Emergency crews were called to fire at mile marker 59.8 on I-81 southbound around 2:42 a.m., according to emergency dispatchers. The fire was knocked out in less than one hour according to dispatch logs. Additional information about the incident was unavailable when Daily Voice reached out to responding fire companies on Monday afternoon.

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News
Pilot Injured When Plane Crashed Into Car In Central PA: Photos Pilot Injured When Plane Crashed Into Car In Central PA: Photos
Pilot Injured When Plane Crashed Into Car In Central PA: Photos A pilot was hurt when their plane collided with a car while making a crash landing at Reigle Airport on Saturday, June 25, authorities say. The attempted landing turned crash happened at the airport located on South Forge Road in Palmyra around 9:30 a.m., emergency dispatchers say. The car that was hit by the plane.Facebook/Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company The pilot appears to have been aiming for a grassy strip, but misjudged it— hitting the top of a car with its landing gear, according to fire officials from Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company who were at the scene of the crash. …

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Schools
Two HS Football Players From Central PA ID'd Following Deadly Crash Two HS Football Players From Central PA ID'd Following Deadly Crash
Two HS Football Players From Central PA ID'd Following Deadly Crash Two high school football players have died suddenly following a serious crash, authorities say. Tyreese Smith and Tyler Zook died over the weekend, details of which have not been publicly released. Conestoga Valley Superintendent Dave Zuilkoski posted a letter about their sudden passing on Sunday, June 26, reading in part: “It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you of the deaths of two of our high school students over the weekend. We extend our deepest sympathy to the students’ families and friends during this difficult time." The teenagers were later identified on the Conestoga …

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Police & Fire
Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Killed, Child Injured In Central PA Shooting: Police Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Killed, Child Injured In Central PA Shooting: Police
Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Killed, Child Injured In Central PA Shooting: Police A 38-year-old man has died and a 14-year-old boy has been injured following a shooting in central Pennsylvania, authorities say. York City police were called to investigate a shooting near West Maple Street and Cleveland Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, according to a release by the department. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims— both of whom sustained gunshot wounds— and were taken to Wellspan York Hospital, according to a release by the coroner's office. The boy is expected to survive but despite life-saving efforts, the man died at 1:30 a.m., the coroner's …

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PA Man Suffered Injuries When Forcibly Raped Whiled Passed Out: DA PA Man Suffered Injuries When Forcibly Raped Whiled Passed Out: DA
PA Man Suffered Injuries When Forcibly Raped Whiled Passed Out: DA A Pennsylvania man says he suffered pain and injuries after he was forcibly raped while passed out in his home. The victim of the alleged rape made his statement before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Birbeck during a preliminary hearing for Jacinto Pacheco Mujo, on June 22, according to the Cumberland County district attorney's office.  The victim claims Mujo and he had been drinking in his Carlisle apartment when he passed out and was raped by the 26-year-old on May 26, the DA's release explains.  "The assault caused substantial pain and serious injuries to the victim," the…

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PA Dad On Probation Nabbed For Driving Under The Influence With Children In The Car: Police PA Dad On Probation Nabbed For Driving Under The Influence With Children In The Car: Police
PA Dad On Probation Nabbed For Driving Under The Influence With Children In The Car: Police A central Pennsylvania father— on probation— has been arrested after he was found to be driving under the influence with children in his vehicle, authorities say.  Newberry Township police have been investigating an incident in the first block of Oaklyn Drive in York Haven— where Adam Christopher Deeley lives— since they were called to the home at 2:51 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, according to a release by the department.  As a result of their investigation, police arrested the 35-year-old and charged him with two misdemeanors: Driving Under Influence of Alcohol and Endangering …

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Grandpa Beaten With Vacuum, Granddaughter Leads Police On Pursuit In PA: Authorities Grandpa Beaten With Vacuum, Granddaughter Leads Police On Pursuit In PA: Authorities
Grandpa Beaten With Vacuum, Granddaughter Leads Police On Pursuit In PA: Authorities A granddaughter is accused of attacking her grandfather, trespassing, violating a proection order, and sending police on a foot pursuit during two separate incidents in May and June 2022, authorities say.  The first incident happened in the 100 block of Linville Drive, Mountville, at 8:10 a.m. on May 26, according to a release by the police department.  Corporal Mark Burkholder and Officer Troy Rogers were called to a report of a domestic in progress— and following a brief foot pursuit authorities detained Ketsia Febles Rodriguez, 25—a former resident of the home, according to the…

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Somalian Who Threatened Presidential Assassinations Bit PA Corrections Officer: Authorities Somalian Who Threatened Presidential Assassinations Bit PA Corrections Officer: Authorities
Somalian Who Threatened Presidential Assassinations Bit PA Corrections Officer: Authorities The Somalian man who allegedly threatened to assissinate President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump has bitten and spit on  Pennsylvania prison guards, authorities say. Mohamed Farah, 32, had been held in the Cumberland County prison since April when a grand jury indicted him for the alleged assassination threats he made in January. On Thursday, June 23, Farah allegedly "attempted to assault another inmate and when a Correction Officer intervened, Farah assaulted the Officer by biting him," according to a release by Middlesex Township police. "Farah then spit in the fa…

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Bomb Threat At Harrisburg International Airport Forced Emergency Evacuation Bomb Threat At Harrisburg International Airport Forced Emergency Evacuation
Bomb Threat At Harrisburg International Airport Forced Emergency Evacuation A bomb threat at Harrisburg International Airport caused it to suddenly shutdown on Thursday, June 23, authorities say. The threat had been called into HIA, but no exact time was released by airport officials. "Law enforcement evacuated the terminal as a precaution," officials stated in a release. For several hours arriving planes were being held on ramps and flights were grounded on the tarmac.  Law enforcement searched the building and nothing unusual was found, authorities say. Normal operations resumed around 1 a.m. when law enforcement officials gave the all clear. Additional …

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Police & Fire
Bicyclist Struck By Intoxicated Driver In Central PA Hospitalized: Police Bicyclist Struck By Intoxicated Driver In Central PA Hospitalized: Police
Bicyclist Struck By Intoxicated Driver In Central PA Hospitalized: Police A woman has been hospitalized after Nicholas Piper, used a pipe— among other things— before he got behind the wheel, according to a release by the police. Northern Lancaster County Regional police were called to a report of a bicyclist struck on Doe Run Road near Indian Village Road at 7:49 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21,  according to a release by the department.  Upon arrival, police found that Nicholas Scott Piper, 25, of Denver had driven his Nissan sedan westbound when he attempted to pass another vehicle on the right, while they were turning left onto Indian Village Road, accordin…

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