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Jillian Pikora

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. Over the past decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Prior to joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently manages and reports stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire
Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue
Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue Pennsylvania has been dealing with significant wildfire activity, with several blazes impacting different parts of the state as of Sunday, Nov. 10. Blue Mountain Fire, Northampton County: This major wildfire erupted near the Lehigh Gap and scorched approximately 600 acres. As of Nov. 7, officials reported that the fire was 100% contained, preventing further spread. Crews worked tirelessly to secure the area and protect surrounding communities. Governor Josh Shapiro wrote in a release on the fire:  "Thank you to all of our first responders who worked around the clock to battle the Blue…

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Man Struggling With Depression For Years Jumps To Death In Pennsylvania: Family Says (UPDATE) Man Struggling With Depression For Years Jumps To Death In Pennsylvania: Family Says (UPDATE)
Man Struggling With Depression For Years Jumps To Death In Pennsylvania: Family Says (Update) An adult man died after falling from a building in the 200 block of Strawberry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, police confirmed. The incident occurred around 12 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, authorities told Daily Voice. The man's family has been contacted and is cooperating with the police as they complete their investigation. “At this time, through the investigation, it does appear to be a suicide, as nothing could be found to indicate otherwise,” officials told Daily Voice. The reason he jumped was unavailable at the time of publishing, but in the days since his family told us he strugg…

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Police & Fire
Cumberland County Teen Steals Beer, Drives Drunk From Sheetz, Police Say Cumberland County Teen Steals Beer, Drives Drunk From Sheetz, Police Say
Cumberland County Teen Steals Beer, Drives Drunk From Sheetz, Police Say A Camp Hill teen was arrested after allegedly stealing beer from a Sheetz and driving under the influence, police said. East Pennsboro Township police officers were on routine patrol at the Sheetz at 91 Erford Road in Camp Hill, on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, when they spotted 18-year-old Carter Wiederhold leaving the store with stolen beer at around 12:44 a.m., according to a police release. Wiederhold, who drove away from the scene, was stopped by officers a short distance away. Wiederhold appeared intoxicated and took him into custody, according to the police. He was transported to UPMC West …

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Homeless Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping PA Girl, Police Say Homeless Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping PA Girl, Police Say
Homeless Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping PA Girl, Police Say A 34-year-old man experiencing homelessness has been charged in connection with the sexual assault of a teenage girl in Philadelphia, police announced on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Derrick Henry was arrested at 9:30 a.m. while receiving treatment at Temple University Hospital for an unrelated issue, authorities said. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Saturday, Nov. 2, at approximately 1:20 a.m., when Henry allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl on the 800 block of Chestnut Street, according to the Special Victims Unit handling the case. Henry faces multiple charges, in…

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PA Man Shots, Kills Friend During Fight Over Video Game, DA Says PA Man Shots, Kills Friend During Fight Over Video Game, DA Says
PA Man Shots, Kills Friend During Fight Over Video Game, DA Says A 21-year-old man from Phoenixville has been charged with homicide following the fatal shooting of his friend in Schuylkill Township allegedly during a fight over a video game, authorities announced Friday, Nov. 8. Holden Hoffsis was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder, and related offenses for allegedly shooting 21-year-old Daniel Gray in the chest during an argument early in the morning, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and Schuylkill Township Police Department. Police were dispatched to a residence on Westhorpe Lane at approximatel…

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Child Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Route 22/322 At I-81 Ramp: Police Child Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Route 22/322 At I-81 Ramp: Police
Child Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Route 22/322 At I-81 Ramp: Police A young child died after suffering serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on US Route 22/322, Harrisburg Police announced in an updated release on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The crash happened just north of Elmerton Avenue around 6:15 p.m., police detailed in the release. Responding officers found a severely injured child at the scene. The child was transported to a local hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. The Harrisburg Police Traffic Safety Unit arrived to investigate, and the road remained closed for several hours during their investigation and cleanup. This inves…

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Fire Erupts at Liberty Road Compost Site, Upper Saucon Firefighters Respond Fire Erupts at Liberty Road Compost Site, Upper Saucon Firefighters Respond
Fire Erupts at Liberty Road Compost Site, Upper Saucon Firefighters Respond A significant brush fire broke out at the Liberty Road Compost site, prompting a swift response from Upper Saucon police and firefighters on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at 1:27 p.m., according to officials. Arriving officers found the blaze spreading from the east side of the facility toward the adjacent wood line. Fire crews from Upper Saucon, Coopersburg, Lower Milford, Upper Milford, Vera Cruz, Eastern Salisbury, and Lower Saucon joined forces to bring the fire under control. The site was heavily saturated to prevent any further spread. Officials noted that a burn ban is currently in effect, e…

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Politics
Hearing On Challenged Provisional Ballots In Lancaster Scheduled: Officials Hearing On Challenged Provisional Ballots In Lancaster Scheduled: Officials
Hearing On Challenged Provisional Ballots In Lancaster Scheduled: Officials After numerous challenges to provisional ballots in Lancaster County officials have scheduled a hearing according to a news release on Friday, Nov. 8. "The Lancaster County Board of Elections has voted to convene the canvas of mail in and provisional ballots," the release states. The hearing to conduct the canvas and review the challenges will take place in the Commissioners Meeting Room located at 150 North Queen Street, Suite 701 in Lancaster on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m., as detailed in the release. Additional information was not available. Check back here for possible updates.

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Mail Stolen From Chambersburg Businesses, Found Discarded On Street: Police Mail Stolen From Chambersburg Businesses, Found Discarded On Street: Police
Mail Stolen From Chambersburg Businesses, Found Discarded On Street: Police Mail stolen from two businesses on Industrial Drive in Chambersburg between Oct. 23 and Nov. 6, 2024, was found opened and discarded off Redwood Street, police said on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Chambersburg Police Department is investigating the theft of mail from two businesses located in the 110-130 block of Industrial Drive, Chambersburg, PA. The stolen mail, which was taken over a two-week period from Wednesday, Oct. 23, to Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, was discovered opened and discarded in a parking lot off Redwood Street. The case remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with informa…

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Cumberland County Prison Inmate Found Dead by Apparent Suicide: Officials Cumberland County Prison Inmate Found Dead by Apparent Suicide: Officials
Cumberland County Prison Inmate Found Dead by Apparent Suicide: Officials A Cumberland County Prison inmate was found dead by apparent suicide, officials announced on Friday, Nov. 8.  Amanda Beth Dunkelberger, 48, was discovered unresponsive in her cell on Thursday morning, Nov. 7, at 8:45 a.m. Correctional officers performing routine rounds made the discovery and immediately initiated lifesaving measures. EMS arrived at the Carlisle facility at 8:55 a.m. and continued resuscitation efforts, but Dunkelberger never regained consciousness. She was pronounced dead at 9:17 a.m., according to Warden Travis Shenk. Dunkelberger had been incarcerated since Friday, …

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