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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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Obituaries
Man, 24, Struck Dead In Double Hit-Run On RT 376: PA State Police Man, 24, Struck Dead In Double Hit-Run On RT 376: PA State Police
Man, 24, Struck Dead In Double Hit-Run On RT 376: PA State Police A 24-year-old man was hit by two vehicles in a row— neither of which stayed on the scene— along State Route 376 on Sunday, June 5, Pennsylvania state police say. Zaonte Lonee Davis, of Clairton, was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:19 a.m. by Allegheny Ambulance staff. Davis's car had become disabled and he pulled over in the shoulder and called for help by mile marker 73 eastbound, according to a release by state police. Help came in the form of an acquaintance but they pulled over near mile marker 73 westbound— so Davis attempted to cross the highway on foot to reach them, police say. …

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Politics
Pennsylvania Woman Admits To Voter Fraud Pennsylvania Woman Admits To Voter Fraud
Pennsylvania Woman Admits To Voter Fraud  A 60-year-old Pennsylvania woman has been charged with voter fraud after she admitted to completing a mail-in voter ballot and forging her mom's signature, authorities say. Cheryl Mihaliak of the 800 block of 3rd Street, Lancaster, told officials, "she voted for her mother and signed the ballot after her mother died." according to a statement released by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. Mihaliak requested ballots for her mother, Teresa J. Mihaliak, 96, and herself ballots on March 17, officials say. The mail-in ballot from Mihaliak’s mother was signed a…

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Police & Fire
PA Purse Snatcher Caught On Camera Wanted By Police PA Purse Snatcher Caught On Camera Wanted By Police
PA Purse Snatcher Caught On Camera Wanted By Police A purser snatcher who was caught in the act on a surveillance camera is wanted by police in central Pennsylvania. The man pictured stole the purse (also pictured) from a woman in the 2200 block of Paxton Church Road in Harrisburg around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, according to a release by the Susquehanna Township police department.  It was a classic snatch and grab⁠— the man "grabbed the purse and ran away," police say.  Anyone who knows the identity of the man or has any information for the police is asked to call Detective Meier at 717-909-9246 or email them at smeier@…

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News
Irate Woman Scratches, Spits In Face Of Police Officer Issuing Speeding Ticket In PA Irate Woman Scratches, Spits In Face Of Police Officer Issuing Speeding Ticket In PA
Irate Woman Scratches, Spits In Face Of Police Officer Issuing Speeding Ticket In PA An irate woman damaged police equipment after she scratched and spit in the face of a police officer who was issuing her a ticket around 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 3, authorities say.   Elizabeth Jackson, 41, of Lafayette Street in Lancaster, was stopped driving 69 mph in a 35 mph zone in a blue 2021 Subaru Forrester in the 1900 block of Lincoln Highway East, according to a release by East Lampeter Township police. When Officer Auerback informed her of that she was being stopped for speeding, she began "yelling profanities at the Officer," police say. Jackson grabbed her driver's …

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Lifestyle
PA Amish Gather To Support Families Of Injured, Rebuild After Tornado Destroys Farms PA Amish Gather To Support Families Of Injured, Rebuild After Tornado Destroys Farms
PA Amish Gather To Support Families Of Injured, Rebuild After Tornado Destroys Farms The Pennsylvania Amish community has been gathering to help two families after multiple people were hurt at two farms that were seriously damaged by one of three tornadoes that touched down in central Pennsylvania on Friday, May 27, authorities say. Less than one week after the tornadoes tore through central Pennsylvania, one of the destroyed barns has already been reconstructed thanks to the help of members of their community.  Michael S.Ruoss Sr., a local resident and Daily Voice reader, drove to the area and saw the quick work the community was making on the repairs of the farms in Bart…

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Schools
State Closes Newark Charter School With 2 Weeks Left State Closes Newark Charter School With 2 Weeks Left
State Closes Newark Charter School With 2 Weeks Left State officials have closed a Newark charter school with just two weeks left in the year, officials announced. The nearly 700 students at University Heights Charter School (UCHS), a pre-K-8 public charter school in Newark, were told on June 1, the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association said Friday, June 3. The reason for the closure was not immediately known. This leaves parents scrambling to find a plan for the summer and the fall. "The lack of care, compassion, and planning for such a high-stakes decision that impacts so many low-income families is unconscionable," said…

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News
Girl, 14, Goes Missing From Central PA Home: Police Girl, 14, Goes Missing From Central PA Home: Police
Girl, 14, Goes Missing From Central PA Home: Police A 14-year-old girl has gone missing from her central Pennsylvania home, police say.  Genevieve Adams was reported as missing from her York Township around 10 a.m. on Friday, June 3, according to York Area Regional police.  She is believed to still be in the area, police say.   Police have listed her sudden disappearance as a possible runaway situation. Anyone who sees Adams or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call 911 or call York Area Regional police directly at 717-741-1259.

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Police & Fire
Husband Who Kicked Wife Down Stairs Nabbed On DUI While Fleeing: PA State Police Husband Who Kicked Wife Down Stairs Nabbed On DUI While Fleeing: PA State Police
Husband Who Kicked Wife Down Stairs Nabbed On DUI While Fleeing: PA State Police A 61-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence while fleeing from the scene of a domestic assault, Pennsylvania state police say.  Charles Levi McGraw III got into a fight with his wife, 58, in their Gettysburg home around 6:30 p.m. on May, 29, according to a release by state police.  The fight "became physical" and Mcgraw kicked his wife "down the stairs," police say.  Rather than offering her aid or calling for help, he got into his 1994 Jeep and attempted to flee heading down Maple Street in Bonneauville Boro— only to be stopped by state police.  McG…

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News
Ex-Con, Parolee Assaults Police In PA, Flees Yelling 'Tell Them To Catch Me!' Ex-Con, Parolee Assaults Police In PA, Flees Yelling 'Tell Them To Catch Me!'
Ex-Con, Parolee Assaults Police In PA, Flees Yelling 'Tell Them To Catch Me!' A man who was being released on bail assaulted police and attempted to run away, authorities say. Everett Robert Swartz, 39, of Akron, Pennsylvania was arrested by West Earl Township police on a misdemeanor charge of simple assault around 10 a.m. May, 27, according to the police. He was arraigned and released by Judge Bearinger after posting $5,000 in unsecured bail, court records confirm.  As part of his release, he was taken back to the West Earl police department, but shortly after this happened State Parole contacted West Earl police and asked that Swartz not be rele…

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Sports
Pennsylvania’s Christian Pulisic Complains About Lack Of US Soccer Fans: ESPN Pennsylvania’s Christian Pulisic Complains About Lack Of US Soccer Fans: ESPN
Pennsylvania’s Christian Pulisic Complains About Lack Of US Soccer Fans: ESPN Following a friendly pre-World Cup game, Christian Pulisic, a Hershey native, sounded off to the press about how few American fans showed up to cheer on his teammates and him on Wednesday, June 1, according to multiple media outlets.  The U.S. men's national team had just made a 3-0 win over Morocco when called out the fans for not coming out, according to Yahoo News. “I'm not super happy with the amount of Americans here, however that works out, if I'm being completely honest," Pulisic told ESPN.  Christian Pulisic called out the lack of USMNT home fan support after their match against…

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