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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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Mentally Ill Lancaster Man Gets Prison Sentence For Attacks On Officials Mentally Ill Lancaster Man Gets Prison Sentence For Attacks On Officials
Mentally Ill Lancaster Man Gets Prison Sentence For Attacks On Officials A former high school quarterback has struggled with his mental health since he was 19-years-old; he has been in and out of the prison system ever since. Now, he has pleaded guilty to multiple assaults while in a "psychotic state," public records show and the Lancaster District Attorney's Office announced on June 27.  Jamail Robertson, 27 of Lancaster, was once a QB and DB on J.P. McCaskey's Varsity football team, according to his 2014 MaxPreps profile. On Thursday morning, Judge Margaret Miller sentenced him to return to prison after being sentenced to 2 ¼ to 5 years for assaulting…

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Lifestyle
America's Best Buffet Is In PA, Experts Say America's Best Buffet Is In PA, Experts Say
America's Best Buffet Is In PA, Experts Say A panel of experts says the best buffet in all of America is in Pennsylvania — and it is one of two from the state that made the top 10!  USA Today's 10Best Editors made the announcement on June 26, following the Readers' Choice Awards nomination.  The number one buffet is Shady Maple Smorgasbord located in East Earl. The restaurant has always claimed to have "the largest buffet in America," with over a 200-foot-long smorgasbord. They specialize in Pennsylvania-Dutch-style food in a cafeteria-style setting.  This wasn't the only Pennsylvania location on the list —…

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Lifestyle
Here's Where You Can See Fireworks For Independence Day In Central PA Here's Where You Can See Fireworks For Independence Day In Central PA
Here's Where You Can See Fireworks For Independence Day In Central PA Independence Day is coming and so are fireworks!  Here's our guide to where you can view the fireworks across South Central Pennsylvania: Adams County Carrol Valley Borough  Near Carroll Commons on 5685 Fairfield Road. Thursday, July 4 begins at 6:30 p.m.; Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. A Gettysburg Fourth!  Gettysburg Area Recreational Park. Thursday, July 4 begins at 5 p.m.; Fireworks at 9:20 p.m. Cumberland County Stars Burst Over Carlisle Carlisle Fairgrounds. Wednesday, July 3 begins at 7 p.m.; Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Newville Lions Club Community Fair  …

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Abuse Of 3 Lititz Kids Lands York Child Pornographer 140 Year Sentence: DA Abuse Of 3 Lititz Kids Lands York Child Pornographer 140 Year Sentence: DA
Abuse Of 3 Lititz Kids Lands York Child Pornographer 140 Year Sentence: DA A York man — already in federal prison for child pornography charges — who was convicted of child abuse in Lititz in less than 25 minutes has been sentenced, the Lancaster County District Attorney's office announced on Thursday, June 27. George Wakeley, 62 of the 3400 block of Bull Road in York, was found guilty of 17 child abuse offenses on March 18, 2024, the DA's office detailed in the release. He was sentenced to 64 to 140 years in prison on the morning of Wednesday, June 26 by Lancaster County Judge Jeffrey Conrad. A two-day day trial was held before Judge Jeffrey Conrad. After less th…

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Girl Missing For Days In Central PA, Police Say Girl Missing For Days In Central PA, Police Say
Girl Missing For Days In Central PA, Police Say The public has been asked to help locate a girl who was last seen near Union Deposit Road and Progress Avenue in the Harrisburg Area, the Susquehanna Township Police announced on Wednesday, June 26.  Keilani Terry was last seen leaving the 400 block of Redwood Street in Susquehanna Township on Monday, June 24, according to the police release.  She is between 13 and 17 years old, has braids in her hair (as pictured), and is 5'2" tall, police explained.  Anyone who sees Keilani is asked to contact Susquehanna Township Police at 717-558-6900 or click here to submit a tip.

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Weather
Severe Weather Leaves 100K+ Without Power In PA Severe Weather Leaves 100K+ Without Power In PA
Severe Weather Leaves 100K+ Without Power In PA Approximately 100,000 PPL customers are without power in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday night.  As of 8:30 p.m. on June 26, the majority of outages were in the following areas: Schuylkill Haven. Allentown. Harrisburg. Marysville. Hometown.  The National Weather Service had warned the public of the severe thunderstorms across the region starting around 6 p.m. A special weather statement has been issued for Lancaster PA, Harrisburg PA and York PA until 6:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/k9w0HqRwkf — NWS State College (@NWSStateCollege) June 26, 2024 Both PPL and…

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Lititz Sex Offender Called 'Dad' By 7-Year-Old Victim, DA Says Lititz Sex Offender Called 'Dad' By 7-Year-Old Victim, DA Says
Lititz Sex Offender Called 'Dad' By 7-Year-Old Victim, DA Says A 29-year-old registered sex offender has been sentenced yet again for sexual contact with a minor but this time the young victim was calling him "dad" at the trial, according to a release by the Lancaster District Attorney's office on Wednesday, June 27.  Derek Alan Manz, who recently had a Manheim address according to the Pennsylvania State Police Sex Offender Megan's Law registry, previously lived in the 400 block of West Marion Street, according to the DA's release. The Lititz address is where he was when he touched the "private parts" of a 7-year-old girl between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. …

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Police & Fire
Infant Thrown Like 'Dog Poop' Out PA Window By CNA, Mom: Affidavit Infant Thrown Like 'Dog Poop' Out PA Window By CNA, Mom: Affidavit
Infant Thrown Like 'Dog Poop' Out PA Window By CNA, Mom: Affidavit A certified nursing assistant in Maryland and her boyfriend have been arrested for throwing their newborn son out an apartment window and attempting to cover up his death, Pennsylvania State Police troopers announced on Tuesday, June 25, and detailed in court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Joshua Wooters, 19, and Emily Dickinson, 20, both of McConnellsburg, have been charged with felonies for criminal homicide and conspiracy, as well as misdemeanor counts of concealing the death of a child and abuse of a corpse, as stated in their court dockets.  The couple's arrests com…

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Man Attempts To Lure Child Into Bathroom At Lancaster Park, Police Allege Man Attempts To Lure Child Into Bathroom At Lancaster Park, Police Allege
Man Attempts To Lure Child Into Bathroom At Lancaster Park, Police Allege A 60-year-old man "attempted to lure a child into a bathroom" at a Lancaster City park over the weekend, the police announced on Wednesday, June 26.  Richard Gerth of Lancaster City was spotted leaving Long's Park by police officers called to investigate around 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, according to the release.  An office also made contact with the 7-year-old child and their parents, who reported the attempt "to lure their child into the stall [Gerth] was occupying while the child was in the bathroom with their younger sibling," as stated in the release.  Gerth was arres…

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Man Arrested For Hit-Run Causing Injury Or Death, West Manchester PD Man Arrested For Hit-Run Causing Injury Or Death, West Manchester PD
Man Arrested For Hit-Run Causing Injury Or Death, West Manchester PD A 41-year-old man has been arrested for causing a crash that led to death or injury and fleeing, West Manchester Township police announced on Wednesday, June 26.  Brenor Pluviose of York was wanted on a warrant for the felony charge as well as the summary offense of Fail To Stop And Give Information Or Render Aid since June 20, according to his court docket and as explained by the police.  The crash happened on West Market Street on Feb. 9, 2024, the police said.  He was arrested on June 25, the police said.  His preliminary arraignment was held before Judge Tobin L. Z…

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