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Jillian Pikora

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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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'I Just Want My Jess Back' ICU Nurse Held Hostage In UPMC Memorial Shooting Fights To Heal 'I Just Want My Jess Back' ICU Nurse Held Hostage In UPMC Memorial Shooting Fights To Heal
'I Just Want My Jess Back' ICU Nurse Held Hostage In Upmc Memorial Shooting Fights To Heal The York County community is rallying behind Jessica Huff, an ICU nurse who survived the UPMC Memorial shooting after being zip-tied, dragged by her hair, and used as a human shield. Her fiancé, Jason Huff, shared her harrowing ordeal in an emotional Facebook post, revealing that the gunman forced her to the ground, stood on her back, and pulled the trigger against her head three times—only to hear an empty click. “She broke her zip ties and ran,” Jason wrote. “I just want my Jess back.” Related: Final Farewell: Funeral, Memorial Fund Set For Slain Officer Andrew Duarte "No One S…

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Woman Found Dead After Manheim Twp Explosion Leads Firefighters To Burning Vehicle: Coroner Woman Found Dead After Manheim Twp Explosion Leads Firefighters To Burning Vehicle: Coroner
Woman Found Dead After Manheim Twp Explosion Leads Firefighters To Burning Vehicle: Coroner A woman was found dead inside a burning vehicle after reports of a possible house explosion in York County, authorities said. Firefighters rushed to the scene near Hoffacker Road and Gabco Lane in Manheim Township just before midnight on Monday, Feb. 24, for a reported house explosion, according to the York County Coroner’s Office. But when they arrived, they found a vehicle fully engulfed in flames instead. Once the fire was extinguished, first responders discovered the body of an adult female inside the scorched vehicle, officials said. Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner pronounced her dead…

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Beaver Blinded After Shot 14 Times Rescued From Susquehanna River Beaver Blinded After Shot 14 Times Rescued From Susquehanna River
Beaver Blinded After Shot 14 Times Rescued From Susquehanna River A severely injured beaver found weak, blind, and clinging to life in the Susquehanna River has captured the heart of the community, raising more than $5,000 in just 48 hours for his medical care, wildlife officials announced on Monday, Feb. 24. Rescued near Marietta, Lancaster County, on Jan. 24, the beaver was so frail that rescuers barely had to restrain him. But when veterinarians at Companion Animal Hospital examined him, they discovered the horrifying reason why—he had been shot 14 times in the face. BB-sized pellets were lodged in his skull and sinuses, shattering his left eye and lea…

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Gunman On The Run After Shooting, Crash Splits Pole In Lehigh: PA State Police (DEVELOPING) Gunman On The Run After Shooting, Crash Splits Pole In Lehigh: PA State Police (DEVELOPING)
Gunman On The Run After Shooting, Crash Splits Pole In Lehigh: PA State Police (Developing) A gunman remains at large after shooting a man in Washington Township, Lehigh County, and crashing into a telephone pole while fleeing, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Troopers responded to 2919 Welshtown Road at approximately 12:25 a.m. for reports of a shooting and found a 29-year-old man with a gunshot wound, police said. Officers provided medical aid before Northern Valley EMS transported him to a trauma center. Just 11 minutes later, dispatchers reported a vehicle crash at Welshtown and Rextown roads, where a car struck and split a telephone pole. Investigato…

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Road Rage Rampage: Tesla Driver, Passengers Attack Car In Melville, Police Say Road Rage Rampage: Tesla Driver, Passengers Attack Car In Melville, Police Say
Road Rage Rampage: Tesla Driver, Passengers Attack Car In Melville, Police Say A Tesla driver and his passengers allegedly unleashed their rage on another vehicle during a traffic dispute in Melville, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Jayson Otero-Savage, 18, was driving a 2022 Tesla T3 south on Walt Whitman Road near the Northern Parkway entrance ramp when he cut off a 2017 Chevrolet Impala and stopped abruptly around 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, detectives said. Otero-Savage and two male passengers then got out of the Tesla. One passenger stood by while Otero-Savage and the other passenger repeatedly punched and kicked the Chevrolet, causing …

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Early Morning Fire Forces Evacuation At York Township Apartment Complex Early Morning Fire Forces Evacuation At York Township Apartment Complex
Early Morning Fire Forces Evacuation At York Township Apartment Complex An early morning fire forced an evacuation at an apartment complex in York Township, authorities announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Fire crews responded to the multi-unit housing complex on the 500 block of Green Meadows Drive, near South Duke Street, around 3 a.m., according to the York County Regional Police Department. All residents were safely evacuated as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, police said. No injuries were immediately reported. Drivers were advised to avoid the area while emergency crews remained on the scene. A photo from the scene shows smoke billowing from th…

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Philly Man Shoots At Cop During Chase After Traffic Stop: Police Philly Man Shoots At Cop During Chase After Traffic Stop: Police
Philly Man Shoots At Cop During Chase After Traffic Stop: Police A Philadelphia man fired at a police officer during a chase after fleeing a traffic stop, authorities said. Shahlem Groover, 45, was pulled over in a gray 1999 Buick Park Avenue with an expired license plate in the 5800 block of Morton Street around 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, Philadelphia police said. Officers noted Groover appeared nervous and had leaned toward the passenger side before stopping. While his registration matched the vehicle, the displayed license plate did not, authorities said. Groover requested to exit the car to check the plate himself but then began sidestepping aw…

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High Man Carjacks BMW, Tries To Run Over Bystanders After Fiery Philadelphia Crash: Police High Man Carjacks BMW, Tries To Run Over Bystanders After Fiery Philadelphia Crash: Police
High Man Carjacks BMW, Tries To Run Over Bystanders After Fiery Philadelphia Crash: Police A chaotic scene unfolded in Philadelphia when a man allegedly carjacked a BMW and attempted to run over bystanders after his own car crashed into a tree and burst into flames, police said. The mayhem began at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Sweetbriar Drive and Lansdowne Drive, authorities detailed in a preliminary report. A witness saw an unidentified Toyota sedan engulfed in flames after crashing into a tree. When the witness approached to help, the driver—who appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance—became aggressive and attempted to assault him. The wi…

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Fake Cop Roamed Quarryville Streets, Intimidating Residents: Police Fake Cop Roamed Quarryville Streets, Intimidating Residents: Police
Fake Cop Roamed Quarryville Streets, Intimidating Residents: Police A man pretending to be a police officer allegedly harassed residents and even tried taking law enforcement action in Quarryville, authorities announced. John Francis McCarthy is accused of impersonating a public servant and using the fake identity to intimidate multiple people, Quarryville Borough Police said on Tuesday, Feb. 25. On Saturday, Feb. 15, McCarthy allegedly approached two real officers and made statements that led them to believe he was taking official law enforcement action, despite not being a sworn officer, police said. Investigators later discovered McCarthy had allege…

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Mugshots, Criminal History Released For UPMC Memorial Shooter Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz Mugshots, Criminal History Released For UPMC Memorial Shooter Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz
Mugshots, Criminal History Released For Upmc Memorial Shooter Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz Officials have released mugshots and new details about Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, the gunman who stormed into UPMC Memorial Hospital, took ICU staff hostage, and shot multiple people—including slain West York Borough Officer Andrew Duarte. Shooter’s Criminal Background Uncovered Court records reveal that Archangel-Ortiz had a violent history, including a 2016 domestic assault where he struck his girlfriend in the head with a wine glass while intoxicated. October 2016 – Neighbors called police after hearing Archangel-Ortiz yell “I’m going to kill you b***” before attacking his then-girlfri…

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