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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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Politics
Commissioner Josh Parsons Announces PA Senate Campaign With Congressman Smucker Endorsement Commissioner Josh Parsons Announces PA Senate Campaign With Congressman Smucker Endorsement
Commissioner Josh Parsons Announces PA Senate Campaign With Congressman Smucker Endorsement Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons has officially announced his candidacy for State Senate in Pennsylvania’s 36th Senatorial District, receiving a key endorsement from Congressman Lloyd K. Smucker, according to a press release on Thursday, Dec. 26. Parsons, who has served as a County Commissioner since 2016, has built a reputation as a results-driven conservative leader focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and preserving Lancaster County’s values. His tenure has included efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, support law enforcement, and manage county budgets without tax …

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Police & Fire
$1,200 'Political Ring' Stolen From Ephrata Jewelry Store Lands Lancaster Man Charges $1,200 'Political Ring' Stolen From Ephrata Jewelry Store Lands Lancaster Man Charges
$1,200 'Political Ring' Stolen From Ephrata Jewelry Store Lands Lancaster Man Charges A Lancaster County man accused of stealing a $1,200 sterling silver ring commemorating a political candidate has been arrested, Ephrata police announced on Thursday, Dec. 26. Terry Lee Weitzel, 75, was charged with felony retail theft in connection with the Dec. 12 incident at Parkhill Jewelry on West Main Street in Ephrata. Surveillance footage captured Weitzel stealing the ring, police said. While he initially denied the accusations, authorities stated that Weitzel admitted to the theft after learning about the video evidence. The ring has since been returned to the police. Weitze…

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Lifestyle
Jackpot-Winning PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Worth $917K Sold At Morrisville Wawa Jackpot-Winning PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Worth $917K Sold At Morrisville Wawa
Jackpot-Winning PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Worth $917K Sold At Morrisville Wawa A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth $917,771 was sold at a Wawa in Morrisville, Bucks County, for the Dec. 24 drawing, officials announced Thursday, Dec. 26. The winning ticket matched all five numbers—10-21-29-31-43—to claim the jackpot, less applicable withholding. The Wawa at 545 West Trenton Avenue will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket, officials said. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize. They are encouraged to sign the ticket immediately and contact the nearest Lottery office or call 1-800-692-7481 for instructions. …

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Lifestyle
$1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold In PA As Jackpot Hits $1.15 Billion $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold In PA As Jackpot Hits $1.15 Billion
$1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold In PA As Jackpot Hits $1.15 Billion A Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Sunoco on Pleasant Drive in Aliquippa, Beaver County, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced on Thursday, Dec. 26. The winning ticket for the Tuesday, Dec. 24 drawing matched all five white balls, 11-14-38-45-46, but missed the yellow Mega Ball 3, officials said. While this ticket made one lucky player a millionaire, the jackpot continues to climb after no one matched all numbers in Tuesday’s drawing. The jackpot is now an estimated $1.15 billion, with a $516.1 million cash option, for the next drawing on Friday, Dec. …

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News
Whitehall Township Man Struck Dead On Christmas: Coroner Whitehall Township Man Struck Dead On Christmas: Coroner
Whitehall Township Man Struck Dead On Christmas: Coroner A 75-year-old pedestrian, Edward D. Tomcics, was struck and killed by a motor vehicle on Christmas Day in Whitehall Township, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. The incident occurred at approximately 6:54 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in the 3200 block of Water Street, officials said. Tomcics was rushed to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, where he was pronounced dead at 7:32 p.m. An autopsy performed by the coroner revealed that Tomcics died from blunt force injuries sustained in the collision. His death has been ruled an accident. The incident is under investigation by…

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Business
FedEx Supply Chain To Lay Off 70 Employees In York County After Holidays FedEx Supply Chain To Lay Off 70 Employees In York County After Holidays
FedEx Supply Chain To Lay Off 70 Employees In York County After Holidays FedEx Supply Chain is set to lay off dozens of employees at its York County facility shortly after the holidays, according to a recently filed WARN notice. The layoffs will impact 70 workers at the company's Black Ridge Road location in Manchester Township. The job cuts are expected to take effect between Feb. 17 and March 3, 2025. The reason for the layoffs has not been disclosed. FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, specializes in logistics and supply chain management.

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Police & Fire
Man Fatally Stabbed On Christmas Day In Philadelphia, $20K Reward Offered Man Fatally Stabbed On Christmas Day In Philadelphia, $20K Reward Offered
Man Fatally Stabbed On Christmas Day In Philadelphia, $20K Reward Offered A 38-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the neck on Christmas evening in Philadelphia, authorities said. The victim, whose name has not been released, was attacked around 7:45 p.m. near the 2600 block of Germantown Avenue. He was pronounced dead at 8:22 p.m. by Medic 36, according to a statement from the Philadelphia Police Department. Maynasia Wilkerson, the suspected stabber, is in custody, and the weapon used in the stabbing has been recovered, police said. The scene remains under investigation. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction i…

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13-Year-Old, 34-Year-Old Critically Injured In Highway Shooting: Philadelphia Police 13-Year-Old, 34-Year-Old Critically Injured In Highway Shooting: Philadelphia Police
13-Year-Old, 34-Year-Old Critically Injured In Highway Shooting: Philadelphia Police A shooting near 100 Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia left a teenager and a man critically injured on Wednesday night, Dec. 25, authorities said. Police said the incident occurred around 7:51 p.m. on the highway. A 13-year-old boy was struck once in the left hand and was taken to Jefferson Hospital by responding officers. The second victim, a 34-year-old Black man, suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including two to the stomach, one to the neck, three to the arm, and one to the hip. He drove himself to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Invest…

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News
Missing Endangered Alert Issued For 74-Year-Old Woman: PA State Police Missing Endangered Alert Issued For 74-Year-Old Woman: PA State Police
Missing Endangered Alert Issued For 74-Year-Old Woman: PA State Police Pennsylvania State Police in Rockview are searching for a missing endangered woman last seen in Centre County on Christmas Day. Frances Mottorn, 74, of Bellefonte, was last observed between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 25 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, where she was visiting a patient, police said. She has not returned home and may be disoriented. Mottorn is described as 5 feet, 2 inches tall with a small build, brown hair, and brown eyes. She was wearing dark-colored pants with a floral pattern and a white coat at the time of her disappearance. She may be driving a blue Volkswagen Passat …

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U.S. Attorney for Middle District of Pennsylvania Announces Resignation U.S. Attorney for Middle District of Pennsylvania Announces Resignation
U.S. Attorney for Middle District of Pennsylvania Announces Resignation Gerard M. Karam, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, has announced his resignation, effective January 10, 2025. Appointed by President Biden in 2022, Karam described the role as "an honor of a lifetime" and expressed gratitude to federal and local law enforcement partners for their dedication to public safety and justice. During his tenure, Karam prioritized public safety, healthcare fraud, civil rights enforcement, and tackling fraud and theft. His office prosecuted numerous high-profile cases, including: A life sentence for a man convicted in the murder …

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