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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.

Jillian Pikora's Contributions

Police & Fire

Woman In Marked Crosswalk Struck Dead By Dump Truck In Pittsburgh: Authorities A woman in her 70s was struck dead by a dump truck in Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon, authorities say. The unidentified woman was hit while crossing the street in the 5000 block of Second Avenue in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood on Dec. 21 at 1:44 p.m., according to a release by Pittsburgh Public Safety. The driver of the dump truck stayed on the scene where the woman was later declared deceased. Footage of the scene obtained by WPXI shows the dump truck stopped on the crosswalk which was marked and signed. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, by the Colli…

by Jillian Pikora

12/21/2022

News

Poetic Justice: PA State Police Bust Man For Allegedly Kidnapping, Killing Bratton Bard Five days after a popular local poet was found shot dead, her alleged kidnapper and killer has been arrested Pennsylvania state police say. Paige Nikole Kibe, 25, was found near River Road in Bratton Township on Friday, Dec. 16, according to an earlier release by state police. Michael Jason Kennedy, 44, of Yeagertown, was arrested and charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and kidnapping, among 13 other offenses related to Kibe's disappearance and killing, state police explain in the release and court documents confirm. Kennedy remains in the Mifflin County Prison after bail …

by Jillian Pikora

12/21/2022

News

Ephrata Man Hospitalized After Rescuing Roommate From Fire: Police A man has been hospitalized after "pulling his roommate from the smoke-charged first-floor apartment," Ephrata police say. The fire broke out in the fire floor apartment in the 300 Block of West Main Street, Ephrata Borough on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7:22 p.m., according to a release by the police department the following day, After crews learned there was possible entrapment, the Ephrata police department, ambulance, Pioneer Fire Company, and local mutual aid fire departments were dispatched. "The first arriving police officer and firefighter assisted a resident" with the rescue of the…

by Jillian Pikora

12/21/2022

News

Man Thrown From Truck In Fiery Rollover York County Crash Dies: Coroner A man died at the scene of a fiery crash on Tuesday, authorities say. The unidentified man veered off the 4900 block of East Berlin Road in Paradise Township losing control on Dec. 20, around 8:45 p.m., according to a release the following morning by the York County coroner. The man (who was the only person in the truck) was thrown from the truck after it rolled over multiple times, and the extent of his initial injury was not released, officials say. Once the truck came to a rest, the truck caught fire, according to authorities. The man was pronounced dead "despite life-s…

by Jillian Pikora

12/21/2022

Schools

Man Allegedly Tried To Lure Harrisburg Area Elementary School Students Into Van Without Plate Elementary students on their way to school were supposedly asked to get into a man's van, according to a letter the Harrisburg School District. The man approached two Foose students near the intersection of 15th and Sycamore streets, on Tuesday, Dec. 20 around 8:50 a.m., according to the letter. The man is discribed as wearing a black mask and black sweater, and driving a white van in “poor condition,” without a license plate, as detailed in the letter. The police and school security have been made aware of the incident and will keep an eye out of the van. “Please discuss with your…

by Jillian Pikora

12/21/2022

News

Florida Man Sets Record At Harrisburg International Airport With Loaded Gun: TSA A Florida man inadvertently helped the Transportation Security Administration officers at Harrisburg International Airport set the record for most guns found in a year on Thursday, Dec. 15, according to the TSA on the following Tuesday. The man was not only found with a weapon but it was a loaded 9 mm in his carry-on bag, according to the release on Dec. 20. The gun was found by officers at the x-ray machine. This makes the tenth gun found this year, which is the highest number at HIA in the 21-year history of the TSA, according to the release. “Our officers are go…

by Jillian Pikora

12/20/2022

Business

Massive Fire Burns Through 'Edge Of Town' In South Central Pennsylvania A Littlestown business has been gutted following a fire on Tuesday morning, authorities say. The fire broke out at Edge of Town, an antiques mall located on the 5200 block of Baltimore Pike in Germany Township, on Dec. 20 around 9:30 a.m., according to emergency dispatchers. Thick dark plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the building hours after it began. Details about what caused the fire or any injuries were not released. Follow Daily Voice for updates.

by Jillian Pikora

12/20/2022

Obituaries

28-Year-Old York Native Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Coroner A 28-year-old York County man died at the scene of a crash early in the morning on Dec. 20, authorities say. Kenneth Hagens slide on an icy patch and crashing his motorcycle on the 1400 block of Camp Betty Washington Rd. at around 12:28 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a release by the York County coroner's office. Hagens died at the scene of the single-vehicle crash despit life-saving efforts, authorities explained later on Tuesday morning. This accidental death was caused by multiple blunt force trauma, according to the coroner's office. A routine toxicology test was performed. Additional…

by Jillian Pikora

12/20/2022

News

PA Corrections Officer Resigns Two Days After Prison Video Catches Him Selling Inmate Drugs A security camera at an Allegheny County jail supposedly captured the moment now-former corrections officer, 34-year-old Raymond Toomey sold an inmate drugs, according to a release by county officials. A review of CCTV footage confirmed a tip by Internal Affairs that suspected synthetic cannabinoids or K2 was in the section of the facility where Toomey worked. Toomey was interviewed by Internal Affairs and his vehicle and home were searched. Authorities seized suboxone/K2, money, and the phone he used in the alleged drug deals on Dec. 10. The following statement was released by county offi…

by Jillian Pikora

12/20/2022

News

Teen Reported Missing At Pine Grove Furnace State Park After Dog Came Home Without Him Found Update: Luke Rissler has been located safely on Tuesda, Dec. 20 and no additional information was released. Cumberland County missing male update: RISSLER has been located safely. Thank you for everyone who shared or helped. No further information will be provided. — Trooper Megan Frazer (@PSPTroopHPIO) December 20, 2022 Original: A family dog returning home without it's 19-year-old owner has prompted a search in Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Luke Rissler was reported missing Monday, Dec. 19 at 4:30 p.m., according to multiple state authorities. He has last been seen leaving his…

by Jillian Pikora

12/20/2022

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