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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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Obituaries
Dad Of 2 With Schizophrenia Shot, Left In Schuylkill River, Mom Speaks Out Dad Of 2 With Schizophrenia Shot, Left In Schuylkill River, Mom Speaks Out
Dad Of 2 With Schizophrenia Shot, Left In Schuylkill River, Mom Speaks Out Joshua "Josh" Daywalt fought a battle he never chose, and in the end, a cruel act of violence claimed his life. His body was found in the Schuylkill River on Friday, Feb. 7, leaving his family shattered and calling for change. Daywalt, 35, was a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, known for his kindness, artistic talent, and love for animals. He was identified by his mother, Jennifer Daywalt, on Wednesday, Feb. 12. His life was forever altered by schizophrenia—a battle he fought with courage, but without the help he desperately needed, his mom explained. “On Feb. 11, I was notified th…

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Tragedy Strikes Twice: Cancer, Fire, and Heartbreak Devastate Harrisburg Family Tragedy Strikes Twice: Cancer, Fire, and Heartbreak Devastate Harrisburg Family
Tragedy Strikes Twice: Cancer, Fire, and Heartbreak Devastate Harrisburg Family Forever 16-years-old, Bryleigh Rayne Hoover, of Harrisburg, PA, fought bone cancer with unimaginable courage—only to be taken too soon on February 8, 2025. Her story, marked by loss and resilience, resonates far beyond her hometown. Just days after Christmas, on December 28, 2023, a fire tore through their West Hanover Township home, leaving her single mother, Amanda Via—a dedicated nurse—and her 6-year-old brother Jaxon, who has autism, with nothing but heartbreak and hope. Bryleigh was more than a fighter; she was an artist, a dreamer, and her brother’s fiercest protector. Her paintings br…

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News
Explicit Files Found On Lancaster Man's BitTorrent Sharing: Manheim Twp. Police Explicit Files Found On Lancaster Man's BitTorrent Sharing: Manheim Twp. Police
Explicit Files Found On Lancaster Man's BitTorrent Sharing: Manheim Twp. Police A Lancaster man is accused of possessing child pornography following an online investigation on the BitTorrent network, Manheim Township police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. James Vincent Cosentino, 44, was charged with two counts of sexual abuse of children and three counts of criminal use of a communication facility after an investigation at his home on the 100 block of Knollwood Drive, police said. The investigation began on June 8, 2024, when a detective was conducting an online probe on the BitTorrent network related to the sharing of child pornography. The detective downloaded files…

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Police & Fire
Hanover Daughter, Son-In-Law Trap Mom Behind Dog Gate During Vacation: PA AG Hanover Daughter, Son-In-Law Trap Mom Behind Dog Gate During Vacation: PA AG
Hanover Daughter, Son-In-Law Trap Mom Behind Dog Gate During Vacation: PA AG In a horrifying case of betrayal and neglect, Ashlee and Brian Brady, both 32, of Hanover, are charged with locking Ashlee’s elderly mother in a basement behind a dog gate with only hot dogs and water, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The woman, found soiled and confined in February 2024, was rescued by Emergency Medical Services after a relative’s desperate call. Investigators say the Bradys abandoned her during an overnight family getaway and spent over $10,000 of her money on vacations, alcohol, and personal luxuries. Ashlee Brady, entrusted with power of att…

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Man Fatally Shot In Norristown; $5K Reward Offered For Shooter ID: DA (VIDEOS) Man Fatally Shot In Norristown; $5K Reward Offered For Shooter ID: DA (VIDEOS)
Man Fatally Shot In Norristown; $5K Reward Offered For Shooter ID: DA (Videos) A 27-year-old man was shot and killed while parking outside his Norristown home, and authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information on the shooter, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced on Friday, Feb. 14. Cesar Flores-Diaz, 27, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds to the head inside his white Volkswagen CC, which was still running with its headlights on, police said. The shooting occurred on the 800 block of George Street around 8:52 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. Surveillance video shows the suspect waiting in a stairwell for approximately five minutes…

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Police & Fire
$96K Fraud Scheme Lands Harrisburg Office Furniture President Charges: Lower Allen Police $96K Fraud Scheme Lands Harrisburg Office Furniture President Charges: Lower Allen Police
$96K Fraud Scheme Lands Harrisburg Office Furniture President Charges: Lower Allen Police Tracey Michelle Myers, president of Harrisburg Office Furniture, is accused of defrauding four companies out of more than $96,000, Lower Allen Township Police announced on Friday, Feb. 14. Myers, 48, allegedly accepted payments totaling $96,336 from four companies between May 24 and Aug. 15, 2024, but never delivered the ordered furniture, according to police. The businesses filed complaints with Lower Allen Township police, prompting an investigation. During an interview with police, Myers admitted she was facing financial difficulties and used payments from new orders to fulfill old ones,…

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Police & Fire
Fatal 16-Vehicle Pileup During Snow Squall Shuts Down I-80: PA State Police Fatal 16-Vehicle Pileup During Snow Squall Shuts Down I-80: PA State Police
Fatal 16-Vehicle Pileup During Snow Squall Shuts Down I-80: PA State Police A massive 16-vehicle pileup during a blinding snow squall on Interstate 80 turned deadly early Friday, Feb. 14, Pennsylvania State Police reported. The chaos erupted at 2:42 a.m. near mile marker 218 westbound in Liberty Township, Montour County, close to Danville. One person was killed, and two others were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, police said. The wreck shut down I-80 westbound indefinitely, with traffic being rerouted at the Danville exit, mile marker 224. Montour County Commissioner Trevor Finn praised emergency crews for their rapid response, stating: "We just cle…

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Police & Fire
Photo Released Of Woman Wanted In Steelton Shooting: Police Photo Released Of Woman Wanted In Steelton Shooting: Police
Photo Released Of Woman Wanted In Steelton Shooting: Police Steelton police have released a photo of a woman wanted in a shooting on the 300 block of Lincoln Street on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Officers responded to the scene just after 9 a.m., Steelton Borough Police said. The suspect, a woman driving a gray SUV, fled before their arrival. Investigators are asking the public to help identify her. Anyone with information should contact the Steelton Police Department by submitting an anonymous Crimewatch tip, calling 717-939-9841, or emailing Cpl. Martin at kmartin@steeltonpa.com.

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Tip Leads To Child Porn Bust, Shocking Confession In Lancaster County: Police Tip Leads To Child Porn Bust, Shocking Confession In Lancaster County: Police
Tip Leads To Child Porn Bust, Shocking Confession In Lancaster County: Police A Lancaster County man has been arrested on multiple child pornography charges, police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Dakota Wayne Varner, 25, of New Holland, was charged after police executed a search warrant on his home, uncovering explicit materials depicting minors, according to the New Holland Police Department. Officers began investigating after receiving a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on Dec. 30, 2024. The tip led detectives to Varner’s residence in New Holland Borough, police said. A search warrant was executed, resulting in the seizu…

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Lifestyle
Ashley Bouder, Carlisle-Born Ballerina, Bids Farewell To NYCB After 25 Iconic Years Ashley Bouder, Carlisle-Born Ballerina, Bids Farewell To NYCB After 25 Iconic Years
Ashley Bouder, Carlisle-Born Ballerina, Bids Farewell To Nycb After 25 Iconic Years Ashley Bouder, the powerhouse of poise and precision, is taking her final bow at the New York City Ballet (NYCB) on February 13, 2025, closing out a dazzling 25-year career, including two decades as a principal dancer. A Carlisle, Pennsylvania native, Bouder’s ballet journey began at age six at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) under Marcia Dale Weary. “I was truly a barn baby,” she reminisced, sharing childhood memories of sneaking A&W root beer from the 50¢ soda machine and clinging to her favorite barre spot—one she still favors at NYCB. Her mother, also a CPYB alum, passed…

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