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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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Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia
Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia Pennsylvania native Brandon M. Kuklentz died suddenly on Tuesday, March 29 after battling addiction, according to loved ones mourning his loss. He was 29 years old. Formerly of Lehighton and Lancaster, Kuklentz died in Philadelphia, his obituary states. Kuklentz was born in Bethlehem but was a 2012 graduate of Lehighton High School. He enjoyed wrestling while attending school, and recently worked as a machinist for the All American Threaded Products Co., Lancaster, his obituary says.  He was also a member of Zion United Church of Christ, in Lehighton. Kuklentz had struggled with addictio…

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PA Ex-Con Who Raped Children Charged With 115 Felonies: Police PA Ex-Con Who Raped Children Charged With 115 Felonies: Police
PA Ex-Con Who Raped Children Charged With 115 Felonies: Police A 22-year-old former convict who is accused of raping children— among other child sex abuse offenses— has been charged with 115 felonies in York County, police say. Isaiah John Metz of North 16th Street in Harrisburg, was arrested following a police investigation in the first block of Winding Hill Drive in Goldsboro on Wednesday, March 30, according to a release by the Newberry Township police department. Metz has been charged with the following according to court documents: Rape of a Child Under 13 (three counts) Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child (two counts) Aggravated…

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12-Year-Old Girl Shot In Central PA: Police 12-Year-Old Girl Shot In Central PA: Police
12-Year-Old Girl Shot In Central PA: Police A 12-year-old girl was injured in a shooting in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, according to a release by the police. Harrisburg police patrol units were called to a shooting at the intersection of North 5th and Woodbine streets on Apr. 2 around 7:30 p.m., according to the release. Upon arrival, the police found a 12-year-old girl with a gunshot wound in her leg. She was taken to a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, the police say. The investigation into this shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.

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Two Men Killed In Central PA Shooting ID'd By Police Two Men Killed In Central PA Shooting ID'd By Police
Two Men Killed In Central PA Shooting ID'd By Police Two men have died after being shot in central Pennsylvania, police say. Harrisburg police patrol units were flagged down to respond to a person who was shot in the area of South 13th and Derry streets on Sunday, Apr. 3 around 1:40 a.m., police said in a release the following day. Upon arrival, the police found two who had been shot, according to the release. They were both taken to area hospitals by EMS— where they each succumbed to their injuries, police say. The victims have been identified as Leonard Quattlebaum, 31, and Nelbenson Sanchez, 39, according to the release. Bot…

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Alleged Runaway Teen Assaults Police Officer In Sheetz Parking Lot: Report Alleged Runaway Teen Assaults Police Officer In Sheetz Parking Lot: Report
Alleged Runaway Teen Assaults Police Officer In Sheetz Parking Lot: Report A police officer was hospitalized after an alleged runaway teen assaulted him at a Pennsylvania Sheetz last week, as reported by WJAC citing police. Johnstown Police Officer Shane Dunn was responding to a call of a boy matching the description of a runaway sitting at a table outside of the Haynes Street Sheetz on Thursday, March 31 around 5 p.m., authorities told the outlet. A different teen identified himself as the boy's brother, and directed the officer to his brother at a nearby table hiding his face, the outlet says citing police. The alleged runaway shoved the officer when he approac…

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Workers Injured By Acid At PA Company Workers Injured By Acid At PA Company
Workers Injured By Acid At PA Company Employees were injured by acid at a central Pennsylvania food plant on Saturday, according to a release by the company. The two injured workers were hurt by sulfuric acid at Tyson Foods on South Custer Avenue in New Holland on Apr. 2 around 1 p.m., officials with the company said on Monday. The people who were hurt suffered minor injuries and are doing well, according to the release. "We're grateful for the swift response and assistance from local first responders," officials said.

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16-Year-Old Girl Killed In Crash In Central PA ID'd By Coroner 16-Year-Old Girl Killed In Crash In Central PA ID'd By Coroner
16-Year-Old Girl Killed In Crash In Central PA ID'd By Coroner The 16-year-old girl who died following a two-vehicle crash in central Pennsylvania on Saturday has been identified in a release by the coroner's office. Autumn Short died at Wellspan York Hospital Emergency Department at 5:31 p.m. on Apr. 2, according to the release by the York County coroner's office. The crash she was involved in happened in the 1500 block of East Canal and Fox Run roads in Dover Township at around 3:15 p.m., according to the release. Short was a passenger in the crash and was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, the release states. Her official cause and man…

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16-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Crash In Central PA: Coroner 16-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Crash In Central PA: Coroner
16-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Crash In Central PA: Coroner A 16-year-old girl has died following a two-vehicle crash in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, according to a release by the coroner's office. The crash happened in the 1500 block of East Canal and Fox Run roads in Dover Township on Apr. 2 around 3:15 p.m., according to the release by the York County coroner's office. The girl was in the front passenger seat wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, the release states. She was taken to Wellspan York Hospital Emergency Department— where, despite lifesaving measures, she died at 5:31 p.m., the coroner says. The girl's name will be releas…

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Lack Of Goodwill? Woman With Unique Tattoos Stole $500 Worth Of Merchandise From PA Goodwill Lack Of Goodwill? Woman With Unique Tattoos Stole $500 Worth Of Merchandise From PA Goodwill
Lack Of Goodwill? Woman With Unique Tattoos Stole $500 Worth Of Merchandise From PA Goodwill Police are hoping a woman's unique tattoos can help them identify and locate a thief who stole $500 worth of merchandise from a central Pennsylvania Goodwill. The woman pictured stole merchandise from the Goodwill Store at 1367 Weaverland Road in East Earl Township on March 23 around 2 p.m., area police say. She fled the scene in a U-Haul truck, according to a release by the police. She has multiple tattoos on her neck, upper chest, and lower back that police hope can help the public identify her and in turn will help them find her. Anyone with information is asked to contact the East Ear…

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Ambulance Hit While Responding To Crash In Central PA Ambulance Hit While Responding To Crash In Central PA
Ambulance Hit While Responding To Crash In Central PA An ambulance was hit while on the way to a crash, emergency dispatchers told Daily Voice. Grantville Volunteer Fire Company was called to ambulance crash involving entrapment at East Canal and Laudermilch roads in East Hanover Township around 4 p.m., authorities say. Multiple people were taken to area hopsitals from the scene, but the exact number and extent of their injuries is unknown, according to fire officials. Crews remained on Route 743 at Canal road cleaning up the roadway for more than an hour after the crash. Motorists traveling north on RT 743 in in Derry Township towards East …

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