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Jillian Pikora

Senior 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. For over a decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Before joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently assists in managing Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts; as well as reporting stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

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New England Sex Offender Hides Out In Pennsylvania, Attacking Officer: DA New England Sex Offender Hides Out In Pennsylvania, Attacking Officer: DA
New England Sex Offender Hides Out In Pennsylvania, Attacking Officer: DA A convicted sex offender from New England who fled registration requirements in Vermont and Massachusetts was sentenced to state prison in Pennsylvania after committing a string of crimes over two days, including a hit-and-run, high-speed chase, and assaulting a police officer, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Nathan D. Taylor, 39, of New Holland, was sentenced to two and a half to five years in state prison, followed by five years of probation, after pleading guilty on Feb. 27 to indecent assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, accidents involving damage to an at…

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Teen Killed In Route 13 Dirt Bike Crash: Officials Teen Killed In Route 13 Dirt Bike Crash: Officials
Teen Killed In Route 13 Dirt Bike Crash: Officials An 18-year-old dirt bike rider died after a serious crash in Tullytown Borough, officials confirmed. The wreck happened on Saturday, March 2, in the area of Route 13 and Levittown Parkway, first responders said. The teen dirt bike rider, identified by loved ones as Sammy, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but died the following day, Sunday, March 3. A GoFundMe launched to support his family describes him as a "fun, loving, and caring young man" who was passionate about riding with his #BikeLife brothers. “No matter the weather, you could most likely find him on two wh…

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21-Year-Old Woman Found In Susquehanna River Identified As Katelyn King (UPDATE) 21-Year-Old Woman Found In Susquehanna River Identified As Katelyn King (UPDATE)
21-Year-Old Woman Found In Susquehanna River Identified As Katelyn King (Update) The 21-year-old woman who was pulled from the Susquehanna River after her car was found running on a Lancaster County bridge has been identified as Katelyn King of Gap, Pennsylvania, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office announced on Tuesday, March 4. King was transported to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital after being rescued from the river, but she did not survive, officials said. An autopsy conducted on March 5 determined that she died from complications of hypothermia and multiple traumatic injuries, according to the coroner's office. Her death has been ruled a suicide. Pen…

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'Police Incident' In Lancaster Closes Roads (DEVELOPING) 'Police Incident' In Lancaster Closes Roads (DEVELOPING)
'Police Incident' In Lancaster Closes Roads (Developing) An active police incident has prompted road closures in Lancaster on Tuesday, March 4, authorities announced. Officers responded around noon after a resident discovered a suspicious object, police said. As a precaution, officials are working to safely dispose of it and ensure public safety. Road closures remain in effect on the 800 block of 3rd Street and the 300 block of South West End Street, and the public is advised to avoid the area. Those directly affected have been notified, authorities added. The Brightside Opportunities Center at 515 Hershey Avenue is open for anyone impacted …

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Dramatic Dementia Patient Rescue With Thermal Drone In Freezing Wind Gap Woods Dramatic Dementia Patient Rescue With Thermal Drone In Freezing Wind Gap Woods
Dramatic Dementia Patient Rescue With Thermal Drone In Freezing Wind Gap Woods A person with dementia who vanished into the freezing woods of Wind Gap was found after a dramatic search—thanks to a thermal drone that detected their heat signature, officials said. The emergency unfolded at 8:34 p.m. on Monday, March 3, when the Palmer Municipal Fire Department’s Drone Unit was deployed to track down the individual, missing for roughly two hours in dangerously cold conditions, responders said. Deputy Chief Ken Sobieski and Drone Captain Kris Grube set up a command center while drone pilots Paul Little and Evan Goldstein scoured the area using heat-sensing technology…

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Birthday Party Sexual Assault Of Child Leads To Arrest Of 35 Year Old Man Birthday Party Sexual Assault Of Child Leads To Arrest Of 35 Year Old Man
Birthday Party Sexual Assault Of Child Leads To Arrest Of 35 Year Old Man A Pennsylvania man wanted for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old at a Lancaster County birthday party has been arrested, Manheim Township police announced on Monday, March 10. Matthew L. Castleberry, 35, of Elysburg, was caught after Montour police in Columbia County stopped a vehicle he was riding in. Officers confirmed his outstanding warrant, and he was taken into custody before being transported to Columbia County Prison, police said. Castleberry was video arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Courtney M. Monson and remains held on $150,000 bail. His warrant has been canceled, accordin…

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Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off
Brazen Thief Swipes Battery From PA Police Speed Tracker, Drives Off A bold thief stole a NOCO battery pack straight from a Pennsylvania police speed timing device in broad daylight—then sped off, authorities said. The shocking theft happened at 4:52 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the intersection of Blue Church Road South and Wild Cherry Drive in Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township police said. The suspect, driving a white Dodge van, was last seen heading south on Blue Church Road. Now, investigators are asking the public for help. If you have video footage, recognize the man, or can identify the van’s registration plate, contact police at (610) 282-3064.

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Fatal Fire Engulfs Hellam Home, Smoke Seen For Miles Fatal Fire Engulfs Hellam Home, Smoke Seen For Miles
Fatal Fire Engulfs Hellam Home, Smoke Seen For Miles A raging fire consumed a home in the 5400 block of River Road in Hellam Township early Tuesday morning, March 4, leaving at least one person dead, emergency officials confirmed. Fire crews arrived just before 7 a.m. to find the house fully engulfed in flames. A thick column of smoke could be seen from miles away, according to dispatch reports. By 8 a.m., officials confirmed the York County Coroner had been called to the scene for at least one reported fatality. The fire has since been brought under control. River Road remains closed in the area, and drivers are advised to find alternate ro…

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Drunk Super Bowl Reveler Shoves Cop, Fights Officer In Pennsylvania: Police Drunk Super Bowl Reveler Shoves Cop, Fights Officer In Pennsylvania: Police
Drunk Super Bowl Reveler Shoves Cop, Fights Officer In Pennsylvania: Police A drunk man celebrating the Super Bowl win in West Chester shoved a police officer and fought with law enforcement before his arrest, authorities said. Nicholas Wolhafe, 23, of West Chester, was among the large crowd gathered at North High and East Market streets on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 11 p.m. when police attempted to arrest another individual, the West Chester Borough Police Department said in a release. As officers were taking the other person into custody, Wolhafe allegedly pushed an officer from behind, sparking a physical altercation. He was arrested and charged with misdemeanor Obstru…

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PA STORAGE UNIT HORROR: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages—Owner Charged With Cruelty PA STORAGE UNIT HORROR: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages—Owner Charged With Cruelty
PA Storage Unit Horror: 53 Cats Rescued From Filthy, Cramped Cages—Owner Charged With Cruelty More than 50 cats were found crammed inside a freezing storage unit in Falls Township—sick, starving, and covered in filth—while their owner searched for housing, authorities said. Now, that owner is facing multiple animal cruelty charges, according to the Bucks County SPCA. Investigators say the animals were packed into "filthy, cramped cages and carriers" inside an unheated Public Storage unit on Commerce Boulevard for up to two weeks. When Falls Township Animal Control discovered the horrifying scene, they immediately called in BCSPCA, which deployed its Chief Humane Officer and a rapid-r…

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