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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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Pedro Found: Missing, Endangered Man Located, PA State Police Say Pedro Found: Missing, Endangered Man Located, PA State Police Say
Pedro Found: Missing, Endangered Man Located, PA State Police Say An 80-year-old man who had been reported missing and endangered in Spring Garden Township has been located police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Pedro Iturmendi had last been seen around 6 p.m. near Woodland Drive in Spring Garden Township, according to a release from the Spring Garden Township Police. Iturmendi was believed to be at risk of harm or injury and possibly confused. Iturmendi had last been seen wearing a red V-neck sweater, blue pants, brown sandals, white socks, and eyeglasses.  He was believed to be driving a 2015 white Chevrolet Equinox. He was located Tuesday night…

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PA Teen Who Was ‘Going To Kill My Dad Today’ Sentenced To Prison PA Teen Who Was ‘Going To Kill My Dad Today’ Sentenced To Prison
PA Teen Who Was ‘Going To Kill My Dad Today’ Sentenced To Prison A Caernarvon Township teenager who attacked his father with a BB gun and a knife after declaring he was “going to kill my dad today” has been sentenced to 3 to 6 years in state prison, authorities announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Nicholas Martin, 17, pleaded guilty on Oct. 28 to aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime, and simple assault, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Along with his prison term, Martin was ordered to pay over $226,000 in restitution to cover his father's medical expenses. The attack occurred on Oct. 11, 2023, at their home in…

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Schools
School Bus With 9 Students Hit By Fleeing Dump Truck In South Central PA (UPDATE) School Bus With 9 Students Hit By Fleeing Dump Truck In South Central PA (UPDATE)
School Bus With 9 Students Hit By Fleeing Dump Truck In South Central PA (Update) A dump truck struck a school bus carrying nine students in York and fled the scene, York County Department of Emergency Services confirmed on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The crash happened at South Queen Street and East College Avenue in York City at approximately 8:18 a.m., according to emergency dispatchers. No injuries were reported among the students or the driver, authorities said. The York City Police Department is investigating the hit-and-run incident. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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Police & Fire
PA Man 'Zoomed In' On Child's 'Intimate Parts', Police Say PA Man 'Zoomed In' On Child's 'Intimate Parts', Police Say
PA Man 'Zoomed In' On Child's 'Intimate Parts', Police Say A Reinholds man has been charged with invasion of privacy after an investigation revealed he allegedly possessed inappropriate images of a juvenile, the Ephrata Police Department announced on Monday, Nov. 18. Anthony John Valente, 39, is accused of possessing images of the intimate parts of a juvenile taken without the victim’s knowledge or consent. According to police, the photos were taken from a distance and zoomed in on the victim's body and intimate areas. The charge, one misdemeanor count of invasion of privacy, was filed before Magisterial District Judge Bearinger on Nov. 18, police …

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Police & Fire
PennDOT Intern Arrested For Attempted Sexual Assault Of Child: Affidavit (UPDATE) PennDOT Intern Arrested For Attempted Sexual Assault Of Child: Affidavit (UPDATE)
PennDOT Intern Arrested For Attempted Sexual Assault Of Child: Affidavit (Update) A Lancaster PennDOT intern has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly traveling to meet who he thought was a 13-year-old girl for sex, Warrington Township Police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Daily Voice received the affidavit of probable cause on Wednesday, Nov. 20, revealing new details about the arrest of a Lancaster man accused of attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Blaise Nathaniel Diehl, 40, was charged with multiple felonies after traveling to meet who he thought was a 13-year-old girl, Warrington Township Police anno…

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Politics
Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services
Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), citing the Pennsylvania-educated heart surgeon’s decades-long dedication to healthcare innovation and public advocacy. The announcement came Tuesday, Nov. 19, as Trump highlighted Oz’s qualifications and ties to the Keystone State. Dr. Oz earned both his medical degree and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine and Wharton Business School, making him an Ivy League-trained physician and business leader. Trump lauded his achievements in a statement, ca…

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Former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip Ebert Passes Away At 76 Former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip Ebert Passes Away At 76
Former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip Ebert Passes Away At 76 Former Cumberland County District Attorney Merle "Skip" Ebert, known for his innovative contributions to the criminal justice system, has passed away at the age of 76, officials announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 4:45 p.m. Ebert, who also served as a judge, was deeply admired for his commitment to justice and reform. His legacy includes groundbreaking initiatives such as establishing investigative grand juries at the county level, creating Cumberland County’s Central Booking Center, and launching a Victim Services Division within the District Attorney's Office to support crime victims navigati…

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Traffic
Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 30 East In York County Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 30 East In York County
Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 30 East In York County Route 30 eastbound was closed between Cool Springs Road and Route 462 due to a brush fire on Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 3:32 p.m., prompting a full closure of the roadway in the Wrightsville and Hallam areas. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze as of 3:35 p.m., with no injuries or damage reported at this time.  Drivers were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the road reopened at 4:16 p.m. Check back here for possible updates.

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Police & Fire
Columbia Woman Charged With Aggravated Assault By Vehicle Following Serious Crash Columbia Woman Charged With Aggravated Assault By Vehicle Following Serious Crash
Columbia Woman Charged With Aggravated Assault By Vehicle Following Serious Crash A Columbia woman is facing multiple charges after a traffic incident left a person injured, Columbia Borough Police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Shalavia Judene Joyce Gibbons, 32, was charged with aggravated assault by vehicle, accident involving death or injury while not licensed, driving with a suspended driver’s license, reckless driving, and disregarding a traffic lane after an incident on South 16th Street in Columbia on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 7:19 a.m. Police said the charges stemmed from Gibbons’ actions during the incident. Details of the crash and the extent of injuries h…

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Police & Fire
Skimmer Device Placed At Central PA Walmart, Police Seek Suspects Skimmer Device Placed At Central PA Walmart, Police Seek Suspects
Skimmer Device Placed At Central PA Walmart, Police Seek Suspects A skimming device was found at a Walmart in Carlisle, and police are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects, authorities announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The device was discovered by a loss prevention employee at the Walmart on 60 Noble Blvd., police said. Surveillance footage shows two male suspects placing the skimmer on a credit card machine at 1:11 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, according to Carlisle Police. The suspects reportedly began loading grocery items onto the conveyor belt while the cashier scanned and bagged the merchandise. While the cashier was distracted, the men ins…

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