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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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Tractor-Trailer Flips Over On I-81 Closing Lanes In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Flips Over On I-81 Closing Lanes In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Flips Over On I-81 Closing Lanes In Central PA (Developing) A crash on Interstate 81 is causing delays in Central Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  An empty tractor-trailer rolled over on I-81 at Exit 72A: Paxtonia/Linglestown in Lower Paxton Township at 6:36 p.m., according to Schreffler and PennDOT's 511PA.  The tractor-trailer flipped over at the median for north and southbound traffic, according to traffic cameras and it led to left lane restrictions in both directions.  "Hazmat called for a fuel spill," Schreffler said. There is no word on any injuries…

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'Suspicious Death' Investigation Launched After Body Found Along Susquehanna River: Police 'Suspicious Death' Investigation Launched After Body Found Along Susquehanna River: Police
'Suspicious Death' Investigation Launched After Body Found Along Susquehanna River: Police A man was found dead in Harrisburg along Front Street on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 24, the Susquehanna Township Police announced that evening.  The man's body was found in the 4000 block of North Front Street near the Susquehanna River at 2:46 p.m. police detailed in the release. The area is across from Wendy's as seen on Google Maps Street View.  "The death is currently being investigated as a suspicious death" police wrote in the release noting that "there is no ongoing danger to the public." Anyone with information about this death is asked to contact the police at 717-652-8265…

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Grieving Family Of Lititz Lawyer Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money Grieving Family Of Lititz Lawyer Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money
Grieving Family Of Lititz Lawyer Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money An accomplished lawyer who was "beacon of kindness and generosity" has passed away, but where his light once shone, his community has started a fire. More than $21,000 had been raised in less than 24 hours on a GoFundMe for the family of William "Bill" J. Zee, 50, who was born in New Jersey and had been living in Lititz. A UPenn PhD candidate and former assistant dean at Rutgers University, and a beloved father, Bill was found dead in the PA Game Land located near US 322 and Pumping Station Road in Elizabeth Township, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber as Daily Voi…

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Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Lane Restrictions On I-83: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Lane Restrictions On I-83: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Lane Restrictions On I-83: PennDOT A tractor-trailer crash has led to a lane restriction on Interstate 83 in Harrisburg, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The crash happened on I-83 South at Exit 50: US 22 West - Progress around 2:38 p.m., according to PennDOT's 511PA.  The lane restriction was put in place for crews clearing the scene.  No injuries had been reported at the time of publishing.  Check back here for possible updates. 

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$1 Million Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Turkey Hill In Lancaster County $1 Million Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Turkey Hill In Lancaster County
$1 Million Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Turkey Hill In Lancaster County There's a new millionaire in Pennsylvania, according to the Lottery Commission's release on Monday, Sept. 23.  A Big Money Millionaire Scratch-Off sold for $20 at the Turkey Hill located at 300 Main Street in Denver. The store will receive $5,000 for selling the winning ticket. This was a top winning prize for the game, and there are still five more top prizes left. Click here to learn more about the game. The prize expires one year from the game's end-sale date, so the winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.

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$1 Million Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Turkey Hill In Adams County $1 Million Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Turkey Hill In Adams County
$1 Million Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Turkey Hill In Adams County Someone just became a millionaire by simply scratching a piece of paper, according to a release by the Pennsylvania Lottery Commission on Monday, Sept. 23.  A Jump Bucks Scratch-Off sold for just $10 at the Turkey Hill located at 639 Main Street in McSherrystown. The store will receive $5,000 for selling the winning ticket. This was a top winning prize for the game, and there are still five more top prizes left. Click here to learn more about the game. The prize expires one year from the game's end-sale date, so the winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket and call th…

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Dad Of 3.5 Kids Killed In Susquehanna Township Crash: GoFundMe Dad Of 3.5 Kids Killed In Susquehanna Township Crash: GoFundMe
Dad Of 3.5 Kids Killed In Susquehanna Township Crash: GoFundMe A father of three boys, with a baby girl on the way, has been identified as the man killed in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday morning, Sept. 19, officials told Daily Voice on Monday, Sept. 23, and as shared on a GoFundMe launched over the weekend to help his family. Devyn "Ditt" Smith, 25, of Harrisburg, died of an accidental death caused by a “traumatic chest injury” following the crash that happened in the 2200 block of Walnut Street — near the Civil War Museum, in Susquehanna Township between 2:30 and 2:40 a.m., officials told us. He was pronounced dead at Holy Sp…

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Lititz Lawyer, UPenn PhD. Candidate, Dad Found Dead In Elizabeth Township Lititz Lawyer, UPenn PhD. Candidate, Dad Found Dead In Elizabeth Township
Lititz Lawyer, UPenn PhD. Candidate, Dad Found Dead In Elizabeth Township A UPenn PhD candidate and accomplished lawyer who once served as an assistant dean at Rutgers University was found dead in Pennsylvania State Game Lands, the Lancaster County Coroner's office and his family announced on Monday, Sept. 23.  UPDATE: Grieving Family Of Attorney Bill Zee Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money William "Bill" J. Zee, 50, of the 120 block of Front Street in Lititz was found dead in the PA Game Land located near US 322 and Pumping Station Road in Elizabeth Township, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber. He was pronounced dead at th…

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Coroner ID's Skeletal Remains Of 33-Year-Old Man Found In Allentown Park Coroner ID's Skeletal Remains Of 33-Year-Old Man Found In Allentown Park
Coroner ID's Skeletal Remains Of 33-Year-Old Man Found In Allentown Park The remains of a 33-year-old man found in Allentown have been identified, the Lehigh County Coroner announced on Monday, Sept. 23.  Michael "Mike" Morrisey, 33, of Allentown, was last seen alive on Saturday, July 27, Coroner Daniel Buglio explained in an updated release. He was reported as a missing person by concerned family members to the Allentown Police Department on Thursday, August 8.  Our friend is still missing please continue to share until he is found Posted by Linda Nechetsky on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 His skeletal remains were fo…

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14-Year-Old Girl Charged For TikTok Threats Against Lampeter Strasburg HS 14-Year-Old Girl Charged For TikTok Threats Against Lampeter Strasburg HS
14-Year-Old Girl Charged For TikTok Threats Against Lampeter Strasburg HS As a wave of fake threats against schools plague social media and bog down police department, teens are beginning to get some punishment for the bogus posts. One teen who made threats against Lampeter Strasburg High School was charged with a misdemeanor for Terroristic Threats on Friday Sept. 20, West Lampeter Township police announced on Monday, Sept. 23. The charge again the unidentified 14-year-old girl were filed against with the Lancaster County Juvenile Courts, the police explained.  "The Lancaster County District Attorney’s office was also consulted prior to the charge," police…

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