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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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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 had…

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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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Events
Miss Pennsylvania Joins Families at Fort Indiantown Gap For Military Appreciation Day Miss Pennsylvania Joins Families at Fort Indiantown Gap For Military Appreciation Day
Miss Pennsylvania Joins Families at Fort Indiantown Gap For Military Appreciation Day Fort Indiantown Gap will open its gates to the public on Saturday, Nov. 16, for a free open house featuring a special appearance by Miss Pennsylvania, live demonstrations, military flyovers, and displays of equipment and vehicles. The event, hosted by the Pennsylvania National Guard, runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering a unique chance for the public to engage with the state’s military community. Held along Clement Avenue near the Fort Indiantown Gap Community Club and Muir Army Heliport, the open house will also include live music, food trucks, and informational booths with resources for v…

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Police & Fire
Bethlehem Man Charged With Indecent Exposure After Incident At Saucon Square: Police Bethlehem Man Charged With Indecent Exposure After Incident At Saucon Square: Police
Bethlehem Man Charged With Indecent Exposure After Incident At Saucon Square: Police A 28-year-old man from Bethlehem was charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct following an incident in the Saucon Square Shopping Center parking lot, police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. Officers responded to the 3600 block of Route 378 at 11:32 a.m. for a report of a man who had allegedly exposed himself to a woman in the parking area.  After gathering information at the scene, authorities located and identified the man as Angel A. Cajilema-Hilgado.  The victim positively identified Cajilema-Hilgado as the suspect, leading to the charges. He has no criminal …

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Police & Fire
Woman Stabbed To Death In Lancaster ID'd By Coroner (UPDATE) Woman Stabbed To Death In Lancaster ID'd By Coroner (UPDATE)
Woman Stabbed To Death In Lancaster ID'd By Coroner (Update) A woman is dead following a triple stabbing in Lancaster County, the coroner announced on Monday, Nov. 4.  Carmen Martinez-Silva, 50, was found dead in the yard of her home in the 2900 block of Dell Lane, according to the coroner's release. First responders were called to the home located near Travelo Drive in East Hempfield Township at 1:40 p.m., according to LCWC dispatch logs. "EMS transported two individuals to Lancaster General Hospital for lacerations. A third victim succumbed to their injuries on scene," the East Hempfield Township police wrote in a release shortly before 6 p.…

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Cause, Manner Of Death Released For PA Fire Police Captain: Coroner Cause, Manner Of Death Released For PA Fire Police Captain: Coroner
Cause, Manner Of Death Released For PA Fire Police Captain: Coroner A Fire Police captain who has been missing since Thursday afternoon, Oct. 17 was found dead over the weekend, details were released by the Lancaster County Coroner's Office on Monday, Nov. 4. Tony  Bortner, 51, of Windsor's cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and the manner was suicide, the coroner explained in the updated release. The Laurel Fire Company in Windsor Fire Police Captain's red 2008 Subaru Forester with the PA license plate "LKX9294" was found at Lock 12 in Lower Chanceford Township by State Troopers on Saturday, Oct. 19, Pennsylvania State Police previous…

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Police & Fire
7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot in Face While at Her Home: Philadelphia Police 7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot in Face While at Her Home: Philadelphia Police
7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot in Face While at Her Home: Philadelphia Police A 7-year-old girl was fatally shot in the face inside her Philadelphia home on Sunday, Nov. 3, police said.  Officers responded to the incident on the 3800 block of I Street around 2:27 p.m., where they found the girl, later identified as Mia Andujar, with a gunshot wound. Mia was transported to St. Christopher’s Hospital and was pronounced dead at 2:39 p.m., according to authorities. Responding officers secured a firearm found at the scene. Following an investigation, police arrested 24-year-old Alan Nguyen, who faces charges of Involuntary Manslaughter, Endangering the Welfare of a …

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