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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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Coroner Called To Fatal Crash In Peach Bottom Township Coroner Called To Fatal Crash In Peach Bottom Township
Coroner Called To Fatal Crash In Peach Bottom Township A single-vehicle crash claimed one life in Peach Bottom Township early Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, York County authorities said. The crash was reported at 7:30 a.m. on Meadow Trail between Pin Oak Trail and Scarlet Trail, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. A vehicle left the roadway, resulting in the death of one person at the scene, dispatch logs show. The York County Coroner's Office was dispatched shortly afterward. No additional injuries have been reported, and the identity of the victim has not been released pending family notification, officials said. The ca…

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Traffic
Jack-Knifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-83 North In Harrisburg: PennDOT Jack-Knifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-83 North In Harrisburg: PennDOT
Jack-Knifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-83 North In Harrisburg: PennDOT A tractor-trailer jack-knifed on I-83 North near mile marker 44, bringing traffic to a halt at the site of the missing 29th Street overpass in Harrisburg, officials said. The crash, reported on Tuesday, Jan. 7, caused extensive backups as emergency responders accessed the scene by driving southbound in the northbound lanes, authorities said. Drivers have been urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Officials have not yet confirmed any injuries, whether other vehicles were involved, or when the highway will reopen. The incomplete 29th Street overpass has added to the challenge of …

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Police & Fire
Teacher Accused Of Grabbing Student In Jackson Township: PSP Jonestown Teacher Accused Of Grabbing Student In Jackson Township: PSP Jonestown
Teacher Accused Of Grabbing Student In Jackson Township: PSP Jonestown A teacher in Jackson Township is under investigation for allegedly grabbing a student’s arms, Pennsylvania State Police in Jonestown announced. The incident occurred at a school on Evergreen Drive in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at 11:05 a.m., according to state police. Troopers were notified of the alleged physical contact via ChildLine, a reporting system for suspected child abuse. The school on Evergreen Drive is ELCO Middle School, but it has not been confirmed by officials whether the incident occurred there. The teacher is accused of grabbing a …

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Lifestyle
First-Ever $1,000 A Day For Life Cash4Life Prize Won In Northampton County: PA Lottery First-Ever $1,000 A Day For Life Cash4Life Prize Won In Northampton County: PA Lottery
First-Ever $1,000 A Day For Life Cash4Life Prize Won In Northampton County: PA Lottery A Cash4Life ticket sold in Northampton County has secured Pennsylvania’s first-ever $1,000-a-day-for-life prize, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Monday, Jan. 6. The winning ticket from the Friday, Jan. 3 drawing matched all five white balls, 12-25-28-47-55, and the green Cash Ball 1. The prize is an annuity valued at \$365,000 a year for life or a lump-sum cash option of \$7 million, less applicable tax withholdings. The lucky ticket was sold at GIANT Food Stores, 837 Male Road, Wind Gap. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, lottery officials said. T…

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Politics
Joseph Nocella Named United States Attorney For Eastern District Of New York Joseph Nocella Named United States Attorney For Eastern District Of New York
Joseph Nocella Named United States Attorney For Eastern District Of New York Joseph Nocella, Jr., a veteran prosecutor and judge with an extensive legal background, has been named the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, according to a statement from former President Donald J. Trump. “Judge Nocella has a strong record of bringing Law and Order to the incredible people of New York,” Trump said in the announcement. “Congratulations, Judge Nocella!” Nocella served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District from 1991 to 1995, prosecuting cases involving racketeering, extortion, and fraud. His work earned recognition from the FBI direc…

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Lifestyle
Four $1M PA Lottery Raffle Tickets Sold In Berks, Bucks, Columbia Counties Four $1M PA Lottery Raffle Tickets Sold In Berks, Bucks, Columbia Counties
Four $1M PA Lottery Raffle Tickets Sold In Berks, Bucks, Columbia Counties Four lucky winners rang in the New Year with $1 million prizes from the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Millionaire Raffle, officials announced on Monday, Jan. 6. The tickets were sold at locations in Berks, Bucks, and Columbia counties for the drawing held on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. The winning ticket numbers, 412459, 016472, 156429, and 389266, were sold at: Flying J, 2210 Camp Swatara Road, Frystown (Berks County) Saz Petroleum LLC, 400 West Street Road, Warminster (Bucks County) CVS, 101 Oxford Valley Road, Morrisville (Bucks County) Millville Food Mart, 11 South State Street, Millville (Columb…

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14-Year-Old Shot Twice In Critical Condition: Philadelphia Police 14-Year-Old Shot Twice In Critical Condition: Philadelphia Police
14-Year-Old Shot Twice In Critical Condition: Philadelphia Police A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot twice in Philadelphia’s 16th District, police announced Monday, Jan. 6. The shooting happened at 7:02 p.m. on the unit block of Farson Street, authorities said. Officers found the teen with two gunshot wounds to his left leg. He was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition, according to police. The scene remains under investigation, with the Shooting Investigation Group leading the case. No arrests have been made, and no weapon has been recovered, officials said. Anyone with info…

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Police & Fire
Building Fire Shuts Down Lincoln Way East In Chambersburg: Officials Building Fire Shuts Down Lincoln Way East In Chambersburg: Officials
Building Fire Shuts Down Lincoln Way East In Chambersburg: Officials Firefighters were battling a building fire in the 300 block of Lincoln Way East in Chambersburg, officials announced on Monday, Jan. 6 at 7:42 p.m. The Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1813, reported that Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 initially responded to a fire alarm at the location but discovered active flames upon arrival. The fire prompted an upgraded box assignment as crews worked to extinguish the blaze and perform an overhaul, officials said. Lincoln Way East was closed between South Fourth Street and North Second Street due to the active fire scene, …

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Police & Fire
NY Teen Raped In Mercersburg: PA State Police Investigating NY Teen Raped In Mercersburg: PA State Police Investigating
NY Teen Raped In Mercersburg: PA State Police Investigating A 16-year-old girl from New Rochelle, New York, was raped in Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, according to a Pennsylvania State Police release on Monday, Jan. 6. The assault took place between Jan. 1 and Nov. 4, 2024, along Academy Drive in Mercersburg Borough, state police said. The Chambersburg Crime Unit launched an investigation after receiving a CY-104 referral involving the teen victim and an unnamed suspect, police said. No further details, including the identity of the suspect or the circumstances of the assault, have been released as the investigation is ongoing, police…

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Police & Fire
Flames Engulf Vehicle On I-83 As Snowstorm Looms: Newberry Township Firefighters Save The Day Flames Engulf Vehicle On I-83 As Snowstorm Looms: Newberry Township Firefighters Save The Day
Flames Engulf Vehicle On I-83 As Snowstorm Looms: Newberry Township Firefighters Save The Day A vehicle burst into flames on Interstate 83 near the Exit 32 northbound ramp Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5, but swift action by Newberry Township firefighters brought the blaze under control. The Rescue and Tanker crews arrived on the scene and quickly doused the flames with a single hose line deployed from the Rescue truck, the fire department said. Chief Hillis coordinated the operation as 83 Command, ensuring the fire was extinguished before it could spread further. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, no injuries were reported. Later that evening, the same firefight…

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