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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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MANHUNT ENDS! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After Lower Merion Home Invasion MANHUNT ENDS! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After Lower Merion Home Invasion
Manhunt Ends! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After Lower Merion Home Invasion A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the deadly Lower Merion home invasion that left one man dead and his mother critically injured, Montgomery County officials announced Friday, Jan. 24. Jeremy Fuentes, 26, of Philadelphia, is charged with second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and conspiracy to commit burglary for his alleged role in the Dec. 8, 2024, attack that killed 25-year-old Andrew Gaudio and severely injured his mother, 61-year-old Bernadette Gaudio. Prosecutors allege Fuentes, an employee of Junkluggers, provided key information about the Gaudios' h…

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Witnesses Sought In Crash Killing MD Twin, 20, As Suspect Flees Scene: PA State Police Witnesses Sought In Crash Killing MD Twin, 20, As Suspect Flees Scene: PA State Police
Witnesses Sought In Crash Killing MD Twin, 20, As Suspect Flees Scene: PA State Police Pennsylvania State Police are seeking witnesses to a crash that killed 20-year-old Amelia McEvoy, a Maryland native and dancer, according to a release from PSP York on Friday, Jan. 24. The crash happened on the Susquehanna Trail South in Springfield Township, York County, on Friday, Jan. 17, at 9:12 p.m., as Daily Voice previously reported.  McEvoy was the front-seat passenger in a blue Chevrolet Tracker traveling southbound when a northbound vehicle merged into the southbound lane while attempting to pass another car. To avoid a head-on collision, the Tracker swerved off the…

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Police & Fire
Suspect Armed With Machete Shot By Lancaster Police After Bank Robbery: DA Investigating Suspect Armed With Machete Shot By Lancaster Police After Bank Robbery: DA Investigating
Suspect Armed With Machete Shot By Lancaster Police After Bank Robbery: DA Investigating A machete-wielding suspect was shot by a Lancaster police officer following a bank robbery and vehicle pursuit on Friday, Jan. 24, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. The incident began around 10:15 a.m. when Lancaster City police responded to a bank robbery on the 800 block of South Duke Street. The suspect, armed with a machete, fled the scene in a vehicle as officers arrived, the DA's office said in a release. A vehicle pursuit led officers to the 400 block of South Plum Street, where the suspect exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot, ignoring comma…

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Police & Fire
Daycare Worker Pushes, Bruises Student's Head: Carlisle Police Daycare Worker Pushes, Bruises Student's Head: Carlisle Police
Daycare Worker Pushes, Bruises Student's Head: Carlisle Police A Carlisle daycare worker is accused of physically assaulting two children, causing injuries, police announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. Lea Waddell, 28, of Carlisle, was charged with four counts of Felony 3 Endangering the Welfare of Children and one count of Misdemeanor 1 Simple Assault following an investigation into alleged abuse at a local daycare, according to Carlisle police. The investigation began in October 2024 after reports surfaced that Waddell had assaulted two students. Police say she pushed one child, causing the student to fall, hit their head on an object, and suffer facial br…

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HIT-RUN: Snow Plow Side-Swipes Ambulance In Lititz, Police Say HIT-RUN: Snow Plow Side-Swipes Ambulance In Lititz, Police Say
Hit-run: Snow Plow Side-Swipes Ambulance In Lititz, Police Say A snow plow truck side-swiped an ambulance in a hit-and-run crash on East Main Street in Lititz, causing damage to the vehicle, police announced on Friday, Jan. 24. The collision occurred at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, as the ambulance attempted to pull off the road to allow the plow truck more room to pass, according to the Lititz Borough Police Department. Despite the effort, the truck struck the ambulance, damaging its driver’s side mirror, authorities detailed in the release. The snow plow truck did not stop following the crash, police said. The incident took place in the area of East …

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Rabid Bear Attacks Man In Pennsylvania (VIDEO) Rabid Bear Attacks Man In Pennsylvania (VIDEO)
Rabid Bear Attacks Man In Pennsylvania (Video) A black bear that bit and scratched a man in Pennsylvania has tested positive for rabies, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. The bear-human conflict occurred on Sunday, Jan. 19, in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, the commission said in a release. The adult male bear aggressively approached the man, exhibiting abnormal behavior before biting and scratching him, according to officials. A nearby homeowner intervened, dispatching the bear to protect the victim. Pennsylvania Game Commission staff removed the bear for testing, which confirmed it was positive for rab…

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Shocking Photos Show Thousands Of Dead Snow Geese Piled In PA Dumpster Amid Avian Flu Crisis Shocking Photos Show Thousands Of Dead Snow Geese Piled In PA Dumpster Amid Avian Flu Crisis
Shocking Photos Show Thousands Of Dead Snow Geese Piled In PA Dumpster Amid Avian Flu Crisis Shocking images show a dumpster filled with thousands of dead snow geese, as the Pennsylvania Game Commission races to contain a devastating avian influenza (AI) outbreak across southeastern Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission released the photos on Wednesday, Jan. 24, highlighting the grim reality of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) resurgence among wild birds. Snow geese have been particularly hard-hit by the disease. Partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medic…

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Hit By A Car On Her Way To Work, Lebanon Woman Faces Long Road To Recovery Hit By A Car On Her Way To Work, Lebanon Woman Faces Long Road To Recovery
Hit By A Car On Her Way To Work, Lebanon Woman Faces Long Road To Recovery A 74-year-old Lebanon woman known for her dedication and humor is fighting to recover after being struck by a car on her way to work in the middle of January. Barbara , a long-standing member of the Lebanon community, has spent the past 21 years committed to her job and bringing joy to those around her. But on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 16, her routine walk to work turned tragic when she was hit by a vehicle at East Cumberland and Bowman streets, leaving her hospitalized with serious injuries. As Barbara begins her challenging recovery, the community she has supported for decades is ra…

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Mechanicsburg Giant Company Manager Dies After Dual Transplant Fight Mechanicsburg Giant Company Manager Dies After Dual Transplant Fight
Mechanicsburg Giant Company Manager Dies After Dual Transplant Fight A Mechanicsburg woman who spent her career at The Giant Company and bravely battled for over a month in hospitals while awaiting a dual heart and kidney transplant has died, her family announced. Lauren Marie Keeney, 37, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after a 41-day fight for her life. She had been transferred from Hershey Medical Center as doctors worked to stabilize her for a potential dual transplant. Born on Oct. 19, 1987, Keeney received a heart transplant in 2006, an experience she described as "a treatment, not a cure." She went…

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9-Year-Old Elementary Student Dies After Tragic Accident At Bristol Home 9-Year-Old Elementary Student Dies After Tragic Accident At Bristol Home
9-Year-Old Elementary Student Dies After Tragic Accident At Bristol Home The Bristol Township School District is mourning the loss of 9-year-old Lex Heinisch, a Mill Creek Elementary School fourth grader, who died in a tragic accident at his Croydon home on Tuesday night, Jan. 21 the school announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. Lex Heinisch, remembered as a passionate and joyful child, had been a student at Mill Creek since kindergarten. Known for his love of soccer, Metallica, playing guitar, and Squid Games, Lex poured his heart into everything he did, touching the lives of many in the community. "It is with profound sadness that I share that one of our students d…

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