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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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Police & Fire
Fire Companies From 4 PA Counties Respond To Massive Barn, House Fire Fire Companies From 4 PA Counties Respond To Massive Barn, House Fire
Fire Companies From 4 PA Counties Respond To Massive Barn, House Fire Fire companies from four Pennsylvania counties battled a blaze at a barn and house fire late Friday night, Oct. 18 into Saturday morning, officials with Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS announced.  The fire broke out in the 100 block of Isabella Road in West Nantmeal Township around 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, EHBEMS detailed in a release. The Twin Valley Fire Department was the first crew called to the scene of the fire originally reported to 911 as "a large fire in the middle of a field," but soon "Additional callers reported a possible house was on fire with a barn as an exposure and th…

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Business
Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands
Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands A massive voluntary recall has been issued for frozen waffles sold by over 14 different grocery store chains nationwide due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, TreeHouse Foods, Inc. announced on Friday, Oct. 18. Over 500 varieties of frozen waffles manufactured by TreeHouse Foods and sold with the branding of major retailers such as Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good & Gather have been recalled because of possible Listeria.  As stated in the release: "Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections …

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Police & Fire
Fire Police Captain Missing, York County Officials Say Fire Police Captain Missing, York County Officials Say
Fire Police Captain Missing, York County Officials Say A Fire Police Captain has been missing for over 48 hours and his company and wife are extremely concerned, according to statements made by both on Saturday, Oct. 19.  The Laurel Fire Company in Windsor is asking for the public's help to find Tony Bortner. Bortner "has had no contact with anyone," the company wrote adding that "This is very out of character for Tony." He was last seen on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 17, his wife Brenda explained.  To my Facebook friends and family we need your help. My husband Tony Bortner has been missing since Thursday afternoon.... Posted by …

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News
Lancaster County Amish Farm Accident Requires Multiple Ambulances (DEVELOPING) Lancaster County Amish Farm Accident Requires Multiple Ambulances (DEVELOPING)
Lancaster County Amish Farm Accident Requires Multiple Ambulances (Developing) Multiple ambulances were called to an accident on an Amish farm on Saturday, Oct. 18, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  The call regarding a "traumatic injury" at the farm located in the 200 block of Paradise Lane in Paradise Township came into LCWC at 12:20 p.m. Details about the incident have not been released, but we know Pennsylvania State Police are investigating. Check back here for updates on this developing situation. 

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Lifestyle
Maryland Native, William H. Macy Spotted Visiting Family In PA, Locals Want Him Left Alone Maryland Native, William H. Macy Spotted Visiting Family In PA, Locals Want Him Left Alone
Maryland Native, William H. Macy Spotted Visiting Family In PA, Locals Want Him Left Alone Popular actor, William H. Macy, of Maryland was spotted shopping with family in Pennsylvania, and the locals took to social media to ask on his behalf to express that he should be left alone.  The 74-year-old star is known for is known for his Oscar-nominated role as Jerry Lundegaard in the 1996 cult-classic Fargo, as well as playing Frank Gallagher in Shameless for 10 years, and the role Dr. David Morgenstern on ER where he was a cast member and guest star for five years, as Daily Voice mentioned over the years when he has previously been spotted in Pennsylvania.  To many Pennsyl…

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Police & Fire
Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Lebanon City Police Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Lebanon City Police
Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Lebanon City Police A teenager was found dead at the scene of a motorcycle crash involving a tractor-trailer, Lebanon City Police announced on Saturday, Oct. 19.  An 18-year-old Lebanon man has been identified as the victim, but his name had not been released at the time of publishing. The fatal crash happened at the intersection of Tenth Street/PA Route 72 South and Walnut Street/PA Rt 422 East at 9:15 p.m. on Oct. 18, the police detailed in the release.  Initially, dispatchers told the police that collision involved a motorcycle, and a Tractor Trailer, the police explained.  The police inves…

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Police & Fire
Virginia Boy Charged For Shooting Threats At Pennsylvania Community Pool Virginia Boy Charged For Shooting Threats At Pennsylvania Community Pool
Virginia Boy Charged For Shooting Threats At Pennsylvania Community Pool A 14-year-old boy from Virginia has been charged in connection with a mass shooting threat made towards a community pool in Pennsylvania, police announced on Friday, Oct. 18.  The boy who lives in Colonial Beach, VA, "made specific and repeated threats" on social media on Friday, June 28 to commit a shooting at the Ephrata Community Pool on Saturday, June 29, the Ephrata Police Department detailed in the release.  Community members contacted the police and "based on the serious nature of the threats and an inability to determine the veracity of the threats in a timely manner, out …

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Police & Fire
Maryland Couple Wanted For Burglary, Assault In Pennsylvania: Police Maryland Couple Wanted For Burglary, Assault In Pennsylvania: Police
Maryland Couple Wanted For Burglary, Assault In Pennsylvania: Police A couple from Maryland is wanted for a burglary and the assault of a pair in Pennsylvania, police announced on Friday, Oct. 18.  Hanover Borough Police officers were called to the burglary and assault in the first block of Pleasant Street at 11:54 p.m. on Oct. 18, as detailed in the release.  During the investigation, the police learned that a 47-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman both from Maryland had committed the crimes at the home.  The pair had arrived and met a 25-year-old woman who was outside, according to the release. They "physically assaulted a female resident …

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News
'Let It Burn Satan' PA Woman Yelled During Arson House Fire: Affidavit 'Let It Burn Satan' PA Woman Yelled During Arson House Fire: Affidavit
'Let It Burn Satan' PA Woman Yelled During Arson House Fire: Affidavit Bizarre details about an arson were shared by police in court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, Oct. 18.  Leslie G. Truitt, the 100 block of East Chestnut of Ephrata, is accused of "placing belongings of a former resident in her bathtub and setting them on fire," the police stated in the release and Daily Voice reported.  The 70-year-old woman has been charged with arson and cruelty to animals. Her teenage neighbor and his stepdad rescued her and one of her dogs when the fire alarms went off at 5:05 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9, as Daily Voice reported at the time. …

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Cousin, 2 Men Charged After Remains Of LanCo. Man Who 'Suspiciously' Disappeared Found In MD Cousin, 2 Men Charged After Remains Of LanCo. Man Who 'Suspiciously' Disappeared Found In MD
Cousin, 2 Men Charged After Remains Of LanCo. Man Who 'Suspiciously' Disappeared Found In MD The remains of a 25-year-old man who has been missing from Pennsylvania since March 2024 have been found and Maryland, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 18. Three men — including his 18-year-old cousin — have been charged with his murder.  Matthew "Matty" Whisman, of Lancaster's body was recovered from the Conowingo Creek in Cecil County, MD on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, PA State Police explained. This was just one day after they updated the missing person case to include a $2,000 reward offer, as Daily Voice reported.  Steven Gaddis of Nottingham, PA;&nbs…

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