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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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Explosion Rocks Western PA Home, Injuries Reported (BREAKING) Explosion Rocks Western PA Home, Injuries Reported (BREAKING)
Explosion Rocks Western PA Home, Injuries Reported (Breaking) An explosion and fire tore through a Pennsylvania home along South 9th Street just after 12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, disptachers explained.  Firefighters and emergency responders were called to the scene of a reported house explosion followed by a fire along the 300 block of South 9th Street in Connellsville just after noon, Fayette County 911 confirmed. Emergency crews arrived to find the home engulfed in flames, with residents evacuated from nearby houses as a safety precaution.  While the extent of injuries remains unconfirmed, initial reports suggest that at least one person may…

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Politics
Machine Glitches, Late Judges Plague PA Elections; Here's How To File Complaints Machine Glitches, Late Judges Plague PA Elections; Here's How To File Complaints
Machine Glitches, Late Judges Plague PA Elections; Here's How To File Complaints As technical issues stalled ballot scanning in one county while late judges delayed voting in another, the Pennsylvania Department of State has stepped in, coordinating with county officials to maintain a secure and seamless voting process. The Pennsylvania Department of State addressed Cambria County’s Election Day voting delays, posting a message at 9:45 a.m. on X, formerly Twitter, to reassure voters. The department confirmed it is “in contact with county officials in Cambria County” as they work to resolve an issue affecting in-precinct ballot scanning. "Voters are continuing to vote by…

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Police & Fire
Drunk Felon Found Hiding in Homeowner's Car: East Cocalico Police Drunk Felon Found Hiding in Homeowner's Car: East Cocalico Police
Drunk Felon Found Hiding in Homeowner's Car: East Cocalico Police A Lancaster County woman faces charges after she was found hiding in a homeowner’s car hours after police escorted her home for causing a disturbance on their property, police announced on Monday, Nov. 4. Kelly Jo Saylor, 50, of Stevens, PA, was charged with Defiant Trespass and Public Drunkenness after returning to a property she’d been warned to stay away from on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, according to East Cocalico Township Police. Police say they first responded to a call around 8:30 p.m. that evening, reporting Saylor’s disruptive behavior at a residence on Hill Road in Denver, PA. Officers…

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Politics
Free Bus Rides in Lebanon and York Counties on Election Day: Here’s How to Get to the Polls Free Bus Rides in Lebanon and York Counties on Election Day: Here’s How to Get to the Polls
Free Bus Rides in Lebanon and York Counties on Election Day: Here’s How to Get to the Polls Lebanon Transit and rabbittransit are offering free fixed-route bus rides on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, giving residents in Lebanon and York counties a no-cost way to reach their polling places. Both transit agencies announced the initiative in partnership with local organizations to help boost voter turnout. Residents of Lebanon and York counties can hop on a bus to their polling place for free, thanks to a new initiative by Lebanon Transit and rabbittransit. Both transit systems will waive fares for fixed-route buses, allowing riders to travel across the counties at no cost throughout …

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Politics
Election Day 2024: How To Vote In Pennsylvania Election Day 2024: How To Vote In Pennsylvania
Election Day 2024: How To Vote In Pennsylvania Pennsylvania, it's time to vote.  What's on the ballot? Aside from the national race for president between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, there are races for U.S. Senate, incumbent Democrat Bob Casey, and Republican David McCormick are the major party candidates. The U.S. House will have 17 incumbents seeking reelection. Additionally, multiple candidates are vying for the positions of Pennsylvania attorney general, auditor general, and treasurer. The specific candidates that appear on your ballot will depend on where you live.  What to bring? For various reasons, you may be asked…

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Elizabethtown Man ID'd After Fatal Shooting By Police After DUI: Lancaster DA Elizabethtown Man ID'd After Fatal Shooting By Police After DUI: Lancaster DA
Elizabethtown Man ID'd After Fatal Shooting By Police After DUI: Lancaster DA A man arrested for allegedly driving under the influence returned with a handgun to the police station and ended up being shot dead by an officer, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office detailed in an updated release on Monday night, Nov. 4.  Andrew Ward, 39, of Elizabethtown has been identified as the man police fatally shot outside the Northwest Regional Police Station on Elizabethtown Road at at 1:43 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, according to the DA's updated release and as Daily Voice previously reported.  Officers from the Northwest Regional Police Department rel…

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Obituaries
Lancaster Park City Mall's Santa, Charles Brack Leaves Legacy Of Joy Lancaster Park City Mall's Santa, Charles Brack Leaves Legacy Of Joy
Lancaster Park City Mall's Santa, Charles Brack Leaves Legacy Of Joy Just over one month before Christmas, Central Pennsylvania has lost a beloved grandfather who worked as a mall Santa Claus for over 18 years.  Charles Marvin Brack, affectionately known as “Chuck” and recognized by many as Santa Claus in the Lancaster Park City Mall, passed away, leaving a legacy of joy, warmth, and community service. Born on September 19, 1942, in Allentown, Georgia, Brack’s life was marked by dedication to family, friends, and the communities he served. Brack, who delighted countless children each holiday season as Santa, lived a colorful life filled with adventure a…

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Police & Fire
Series of Suspected Arsons Across Williamsport Under Investigation Series of Suspected Arsons Across Williamsport Under Investigation
Series of Suspected Arsons Across Williamsport Under Investigation The Williamsport Bureau of Police and the Williamsport Bureau of Fire launched a joint investigation on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, following a series of suspected arsons across multiple locations in the city. Authorities reported four incidents, each involving intentional fires or vandalism, throughout the day. The first incident unfolded at 5:00 a.m. at the Pajama Factory’s parking lot on 1307 Park Ave., where officers and firefighters responded to several vandalized vehicles, including one set ablaze. At 6:20 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the 170 Rose St. area for multiple small…

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$49M Settlement Over Drug Price Manipulation Could Benefit Consumers: PA AG $49M Settlement Over Drug Price Manipulation Could Benefit Consumers: PA AG
$49M Settlement Over Drug Price Manipulation Could Benefit Consumers: PA AG If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs between 2010 and 2016, you might be eligible for a refund as part of a $49.1 million multistate settlement, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Monday, Nov. 4. Pennsylvania joined 50 states and territories in a settlement with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex over alleged price manipulation and market control, impacting consumers by inflating prices and limiting competition. The companies will pay a combined $49.1 million and cooperate in ongoing multistate litigation, led by Connecticut, targeting 30 companies and …

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Police & Fire
Man Allegedly Assaults Woman, Tries to Disarm Elizabethtown Officer: Police Man Allegedly Assaults Woman, Tries to Disarm Elizabethtown Officer: Police
Man Allegedly Assaults Woman, Tries to Disarm Elizabethtown Officer: Police A Conestoga probationer allegedly assaulted a woman and attempted to disarm an officer during a domestic disturbance in Elizabethtown, police announced Monday, Nov. 4. Seth Ian Weaver, 32, of Elizabethtown has been charged with felony disarming a law enforcement officer, misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and summary criminal mischief, according to the police and confirmed by court documents. Elizabethtown Borough Police were called to a report of a woman being assaulted in the 400 block of South Market Street at 12:48 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1.  Arriving offi…

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