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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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News

Ex-MD Sheriff's Office Staffer Conducted Alcohol Fueled 'Sleep Studies' Authorities Say More victims of illegal "sleep studies" are being sought by Pennsylvania state police as of Friday, July 29. David Clarkson McJonathan-Swarm, 74, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, previously of Maryland was conducting the supposed studies "imbibing (victims with) alcohol and other drugs such as melatonin," state police say. McJonathan previously worked at the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, according to his social media, although, it is unclear what role he held in the office. He also was a television show contestant on "To Tell The Truth" and "Guest on What's My Line…

by Jillian Pikora

07/29/2022

News

'Bastards' Who Shot Pregnant Buffalo Wanted By PA Farmers Offering $3K (Exclusive) A pregnant buffalo who was expected to deliver her first baby in a couple of months was found shot dead, northwestern Pennsylvania farmers tell Daily Voice. Her name was Pinky Tuscololo, because of her pink tongue, which the owners of Beautiful Beastly Creatures Farm tell us is very unusual for a buffalo. The farmers love their buffalos and raise them for riding and as pets, Cindi (Fosburg) Miller explained in an email to Daily Voice. "We got her when she was just a baby with her sister Leather. Leather has been mourning ever since the incident. It's very sad to hear her cries," Miller…

by Jillian Pikora

07/29/2022

Lifestyle

Woman, 3 Children Killed, 6 Others Hurt In Farm Tractor Rollover: Pennsylvania State Police A woman and three children died at the scene of a farm tractor crash in central Pennsylvania on Friday, July 29, authorities say. The farm tractor rollover crash happened in the 1100 block of Furnace Road near the intersection at Indian Steps Road in Lower Chanceford Township around 11:15 a.m., according to Pennsylvania state police. "An older-model farm tractor was pulling a flatbed, open utility trailer," police say. "Twelve individuals were riding in the trailer when the operator of the tractor traveled off the roadway and over an embankment, causing the tractor&nbs…

by Jillian Pikora

07/29/2022

News

Murderer For Hire Shot Pennsylvania State Police Trooper While On Duty A man who previously served prison time after pleading guilty in connection to a murderer for hire case, has shot a Pennsylvania state police trooper on Friday, July 29, authorities say. Damian Ray Bradford, 41, of Pittsburgh, has been identified as the shooter according to an updated release by Pennsylvania state police. The trooper was called to a report of an armed man at a mini-market on 402 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa, just after midnight according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. As soon as the trooper and their partner entered the store the man shot at them— striking one tr…

by Jillian Pikora

07/29/2022

News

1 Person Killed, 7 Hurt When Building Collapsed In Adams County: State Police One person has died and seven others were hurt when a building collapsed in Adams County on Friday, July 29, authorities say. The collapse happened at Hillandale Farms in the 300 block of Spicer Road, Tyrone Township just before 7:30 a.m., according to emergency dispatchers. The chicken house on the property was scheduled to be demolished when it collapsed suddenly, police say. Eight people were inside at the time of the collapse, according to an updated release by Pennsylvania state police. Seven people have been taken to area hospitals but one person was found dead by rescue workers. O…

by Jillian Pikora

07/29/2022

Lifestyle

Girl Scout Rescued After Becoming 'Inverted' On Ropes At Camp Small Valley A Girl Scout was rescued after becoming "stuck and inverted, several feet in the air, while attempting to transverse a High Line Obstacle course," at Camp Small Valley on Thursday, July 28, authorities say. Rescue Company 1 of the Harrisburg Bureau responded to the call of the upside camper around noon, the department says. When the company arrived at the Scout Camp, they found that camp staff had already stabilized the girl, who had been upside down for "several minutes," according to a statement released by the rescue company. Firefighters used "ropes and riggings to safely lower the…

by Jillian Pikora

07/29/2022

Police & Fire

Major Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes All Lanes On I-78 In Central PA A major crash has halted all traffic along Interstate 78 by the interchange for Interstate 81, authorities say. The multi-vehicle crash happened just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, according to the Pennsylvania department of transportation. All lanes have been closed along I-78 westbound between Exit 8: US 22 WEST/TO PA 343 - LEBANON/FREDERICKSBURG and (End of I - 078), PennDOT says. Additional information on this crash was not immediately available when Daily Voice reached out to authorities around 5:30 p.m. This is the second crash in the Lebanon County area of I-…

by Jillian Pikora

07/28/2022

Police & Fire

40 Vehicles Involved In 3 Crashes In 1 Mile Of I-81 In Lebanon County Over 40 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes involving multiple tractor-tractors and a bus on Interstate 81 on Thursday, July 28, authorities say. The three separate crashes happened between mile markers 86.4 and 87.5 in East Havoer Township around 4:30 p.m., according to the Pennsylvania state police. Among the 40 vehicles were a FedEx tractor-trailer and a passenger bus carrying 30 people, PennDOT officials say. Only minor injuries were reported or suspected at the scene and victims were treated at the scene, state police say. No serious injuries or deat…

by Jillian Pikora

07/28/2022

Police & Fire

Serious Motorcycle Crash At I-81/I-83 Split Halts Traffic For Miles: PennDOT A crash involving a motorcycle at the Interstate 81 and 83 split is causing miles of delays, according to the Pennsylvania department of transportation. The crash happened along I-83 northbound at Exit: I-81 SOUTH / US 322 WEST - CARLISLE / LEWISTOWN { # 51A } just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, according to PennDOT. Initial reports and police scanners say the rider suffered head trauma, but Daily Voice has been unable to independently confirm this. The number of vehicles involved is also unclear, but no coroner has been called to the scene as of 4:30 p.m., according to eme…

by Jillian Pikora

07/28/2022

Obituaries

'Brilliant' International Pianist, Music Director Killed In Crash On I-81 A beloved musician and teacher died in a crash on Interstate 81 on Friday, July 22, authorities say. Caleb Lane Flick, 37, of Lebanon and Harrisburg, was driving his 2014 Volkswagen Jetta at a high speed when he slammed into the back of a tractor-trailer that was stopped with its hazard lights on in the left lane of I-81 near mile marker 77 as the roadway ahead was closed for construction and traffic was being detoured at 11:39 p.m., according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. The other driver was unharmed, but Flick died at the scene, PennDOT officials and state police say. Fl…

by Jillian Pikora

07/28/2022

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