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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

Duck Hunter Rescued After Canoe Flips In Susquehanna River: Dauphin-Middle Paxton FC A duck hunter was rescued from the Susquehanna River after his canoe flipped, Dauphin - Middle Paxton Fire Company announced on Sunday, Jan. 6. The incident happened just after 6:30 a.m., when crews were dispatched for a water rescue near Middle Paxton Township. Emergency responders were informed that a hunter’s canoe had overturned, leaving him stranded in the river, according to the fire company. Boat 38 from the Dauphin - Middle Paxton Fire Company successfully located the hunter and brought him safely to shore. Rescue Fire Company #37 and Duncannon Fire Company assisted at the scene. N…

by Jillian Pikora

01/06/2025

News

Man Pulls Gun On Woman During Heated Argument In Nassau County: Police A New Cassel man is accused of pulling a loaded gun on a woman during a heated argument, prompting her to flee and call police, authorities said on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Officers from the Third Precinct responded to a disturbance at a 3rd Avenue residence in New Cassel at 11:30 a.m., detectives said. Talique Thomas 23-year-old got into a verbal argument with a 21-year-old woman that escalated when he allegedly pointed a loaded black firearm at her, leaving her in fear for her life. The woman fled the home and contacted authorities. Officers located Thomas at the residence and ar…

by Jillian Pikora

01/06/2025

Police & Fire

Married Couple Killed After Car Slips, Hits Levittown Utility Pole: Police An elderly man and woman killed in a Sunday evening crash in Levittown have been identified, Nassau County police announced on Monday, Jan. 6. The fatal accident occurred at 5:30 p.m. on Loring Road, detectives said. Gerhard Frobart, 89, of Farmingdale, was driving a 2001 Ford Taurus southbound with Ella Gimpel, 88, of East Meadow, as his passenger when the car veered off the roadway and struck a utility pole, police said. Frobart was pronounced dead at the scene. Gimpel, who suffered critical injuries, was transported by Nassau County medics to a nearby hospital, where she later died.…

by Jillian Pikora

01/06/2025

Sports

Hershey Bears Break World Record With Teddy Bear Toss At Giant Center A new world record was set Sunday evening, Jan. 5, 2025, at the GIANT Center in Hershey, when fans launched 102,343 teddy bears and stuffed animals onto the ice during the Hershey Bears' annual Teddy Bear Toss. The milestone moment came after Mike Sgarbossa scored at 14:45 of the first period, tying the game 1-1 against the Providence Bruins. Sgarbossa, a veteran forward in his seventh season with the Bears, celebrated his first-ever Teddy Bear Toss goal, delighting the sold-out crowd of 10,514. No doubt, #TeddyBearTossHershey was one to remember. Here's a look back at a big win on thi…

by Jillian Pikora

01/05/2025

Police & Fire

Cold Case: Mom Slashed, Pushed Down Stairs Found By 11-Year-Old Son In Berks County Home: PSP The Pennsylvania State Police are renewing efforts to solve the 2001 cold case homicide of a Berks County woman who was brutally attacked in her home, investigators announced. Lisa Carabello, 40, was fatally slashed from behind at the top of the stairs in her Mohnton Borough residence on Feb. 8, 2001, police said. She was found by her 11-year-old son. The attacker inflicted a severe neck wound and multiple stab wounds, causing her to fall down the stairs to her death, according to authorities. There were no signs of forced entry at her home, which has complicated the investigation, police …

by Jillian Pikora

01/05/2025

Traffic

PennDOT Updates Restrictions Ahead Of Winter Storm Along Southern Border Motorists in Pennsylvania should prepare for vehicle restrictions as a significant winter storm approaches, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) announced Friday, Jan. 5. Updated Vehicle Restrictions Starting at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, Tier 2 restrictions will take effect on the following roadways: Interstate 79: West Virginia border to Exit 77 (PA Turnpike). I-70: West Virginia border to PA Turnpike Exit 57 (New Stanton). I-279: Entire length. I-376: Brighton (Exit 36) to PA Turnpike (Exit 85). I-579: Entire length. P…

by Jillian Pikora

01/05/2025

Obituaries

'Vibrant' Commack Teen Mourned After Sudden Death At Ole Miss Gianna "Gigi" Marie Angelina Solimine, an 18-year-old freshman from Long Island, is being remembered for her vibrant personality, adventurous spirit, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her. Gigi, originally from Commack, New York, had recently started her freshman year at the University of Mississippi, where she was studying political science and building new friendships as a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. A graduate of Commack High School, she moved to Oxford, Mississippi, in August 2024 to pursue her dreams. It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passi…

by Jillian Pikora

01/05/2025

Police & Fire

Gun Left In Church During Service Sparks Charges: PA State Police A man is facing charges after allegedly leaving his firearm under a seat at a church service, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The incident occurred at a church on East Swamp Road in Milford Township, Bucks County, on Sunday, Dec. 15 at approximately 9 a.m., state police said. The man attended the service and returned home, leaving his firearm behind under his seat in the nave, according to authorities. A church member discovered the weapon while cleaning and contacted state police. The owner of the firearm was identified, and charges are pending approval from the Bucks County D…

by Jillian Pikora

01/05/2025

Police & Fire

Deshawn Parrish ID’d As Pedestrian Killed On Route 112 In East Patchogue: Police A pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Route 112 in East Patchogue has been identified as Deshawn Parrish, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, Jan. 4. Parrish, 30, of Medford, was hit by a 2012 Nissan driven by 22-year-old Yvonne Balbucacuji near Sycamore Street at 10:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, police said. Parrish was pronounced dead at the scene, while Balbucacuji, of Patchogue, was uninjured, according to authorities. The Nissan was impounded for a safety inspection as detectives continue to investigate, police said. Anyone with information about the crash i…

by Jillian Pikora

01/04/2025

Police & Fire

USPS Worker Threatened By West Chester Man: Police A United States Postal Service worker was threatened during a disturbance in East Bradford Township, West Chester police said. Michael Hugh McKean, 34, of West Chester, allegedly threatened the postal worker on the 1400 block of Highland Road on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 3:56 p.m., according to the West Chester Borough Police Department. Officers responded to the scene following a report of a disturbance and conducted an investigation that led to McKean’s arrest, police said. McKean has been charged with misdemeanor terroristic threats and misdemeanor simple assault, authorities detailed i…

by Jillian Pikora

01/04/2025

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