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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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Multiple Crashes Snarl Traffic On PA 581 East Near Camp Hill (DEVELOPING) Multiple Crashes Snarl Traffic On PA 581 East Near Camp Hill (DEVELOPING)
Multiple Crashes Snarl Traffic On PA 581 East Near Camp Hill (Developing) Two crashes along PA 581 eastbound caused major delays near Exit 5: US 15 S - US 11/15 N Gettysburg/Camp Hill on Monday, Dec. 2, leaving drivers stranded in long backups during the afternoon commute. The first crash occurred around 2:05 p.m., approximately one mile west of Exit 5, creating a traffic disruption expected to clear by 3:30 p.m., PennDOT said. Just 15 minutes later, a second crash near the exit led to lane restrictions anticipated to last until 3:45 p.m. Motorists traveling through the area are advised to find alternate routes as emergency crews work to clear the scene and inv…

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Did You Hear That? Loud Nuclear Siren Test Rings Out in Pottstown Did You Hear That? Loud Nuclear Siren Test Rings Out in Pottstown
Did You Hear That? Loud Nuclear Siren Test Rings Out in Pottstown Residents of Pottstown and surrounding areas were alerted by the full-volume test of the emergency warning sirens from the Limerick Generating Station on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at 2 p.m. This semi-annual test, conducted on the first Mondays of June and December, ensures the functionality of the siren system within a 10-mile radius of the plant. The sirens, which sounded for approximately two minutes, are designed to prompt residents to tune into local Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcasts for information during actual emergencies. It's important to note that the sirens are not signals to ev…

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Drug Dealer Sentenced After Fentanyl Ring Exposed: Bucks County DA Drug Dealer Sentenced After Fentanyl Ring Exposed: Bucks County DA
Drug Dealer Sentenced After Fentanyl Ring Exposed: Bucks County DA A Philadelphia man linked to a fentanyl distribution network in Bucks County has been sentenced to state prison, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Brian Franklin, 25, was sentenced to seven to 14 years in state prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance before Bucks County Common Pleas Judge Charissa J. Liller, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Franklin was behind the supply of fentanyl pills disguised as oxycodone that had been flooding Bucks County since May 2021, investigators said and Daily Voice previously reported. …

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Ex-Boyfriend Sought In Murder Of PA Mom Found In Shallow Grave: US Marshals Ex-Boyfriend Sought In Murder Of PA Mom Found In Shallow Grave: US Marshals
Ex-Boyfriend Sought In Murder Of PA Mom Found In Shallow Grave: US Marshals A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a Philadelphia man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, a young mother whose body was discovered in a shallow grave last month, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 2. Geovanni Otero, 29, is wanted for the murder of 29-year-old Melody Rivera, police said. Rivera, a devoted mom, was found buried in the 900 block of Tustin Avenue in the Fox Chase neighborhood on Nov. 7, days after she was reported missing, as Daily Voice previously reported.  The pair was last seen together on Oct. 31 near the 900 block of Sanger…

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PA Man Arrested For Dealing Cocaine After $66K Seized: DA PA Man Arrested For Dealing Cocaine After $66K Seized: DA
PA Man Arrested For Dealing Cocaine After $66K Seized: DA A Lancaster man accused of dealing cocaine was arrested after authorities seized more than $66,000 in cash and cocaine from his home, the Lancaster County Drug Task Force announced Monday, Dec. 2 Alex Yamil Ramos-Flores, 28, is charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, officials said. Detectives, with help from Homeland Security Investigations and Pennsylvania State Police, raided Ramos-Flores’ home in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue on Nov. 6. They uncovered 14 grams of powder cocaine worth $1,400, two loaded pistol mag…

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Woman Barricades Herself In Philadelphia Apartment During Domestic Incident, SWAT Called Woman Barricades Herself In Philadelphia Apartment During Domestic Incident, SWAT Called
Woman Barricades Herself In Philadelphia Apartment During Domestic Incident, SWAT Called A woman barricaded herself inside an apartment during a domestic incident in Northeast Philadelphia on Monday, Dec. 2, police said. Officers responded to the 7400 block of Oxford Avenue in the 2nd District at 11:42 a.m. and found the woman alone in the apartment, according to a release. The situation was declared a barricade at 12:08 p.m., prompting SWAT to be called to the scene, police said. Authorities established a staging area on the 800 block of Bleigh Avenue while attempting to resolve the standoff. The woman was taken into custody without incident at 12:30 p.m., police reported. No…

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Central PA Man Impersonates Official, Wiretaps While Stalking: Police Central PA Man Impersonates Official, Wiretaps While Stalking: Police
Central PA Man Impersonates Official, Wiretaps While Stalking: Police A Harrisburg man is accused of stalking, wiretapping, and impersonating a public servant in a series of alarming incidents, according to Lower Paxton police. Valedy Ross, 30, of Harrisburg, repeatedly called, texted, and emailed the victim without a legitimate purpose, authorities said in a release. Ross also allegedly placed a recording device inside the victim’s residence, capturing private conversations between the victim and others, police announced on Monday, Dec. 2. In addition, Ross reportedly contacted the victim’s workplace, claiming to be a public county official, officers stated.…

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Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (DEVELOPING) Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (DEVELOPING)
Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash has shut down a ramp on Nazareth Pike at the US-22 East exit in Easton, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. The incident, which occurred on the northbound side of Nazareth Pike/Linden Street, was first reported at 12:06 p.m., according to traffic officials. The crash has resulted in a ramp closure at the US-22 East exit. Emergency crews are on the scene as of 12:15 p.m., and the closure is expected to last until at least 1:15 p.m., officials said. There were no immediate reports on injuries or the number of vehicles involved. Drivers are urged to avoid the …

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Next Of Kin Sought For 52-Year-Old Found Dead In Allentown: Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For 52-Year-Old Found Dead In Allentown: Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For 52-Year-Old Found Dead In Allentown: Coroner The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is seeking the public’s help in locating the family of Kenneth James Lane, 52, who was pronounced dead at a friend's house in Allentown on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at 7:44 p.m. The cause of death remains under investigation pending toxicology results, officials said. Anyone with information about Lane's family or next of kin is asked to contact the coroner's office at 610-782-3426 or via email at danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org.

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Fiery Minivan Crash Into Tree Kills Drive In Lower Milford Township: PA State Police Fiery Minivan Crash Into Tree Kills Drive In Lower Milford Township: PA State Police
Fiery Minivan Crash Into Tree Kills Drive In Lower Milford Township: PA State Police A 38-year-old man was killed in a fiery crash when his minivan veered off the road, struck a tree, and erupted in flames in Lower Milford Township early Monday, Dec. 2, authorities said. The crash happened at 4:19 a.m. at the intersection of Kings Highway and Janes Lane, Pennsylvania State Police in Fogelsville said. The driver, who was the only occupant of the 2014 Toyota Sienna, was pronounced dead at 5:21 a.m. at the scene, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. An autopsy is set for Tuesday, Dec. 3, to determine the cause of death. While a tentative identification has been mad…

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