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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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Police & Fire
Sex Offender Who Lives In Lebanon Is Missing: Pennsylvania State Police Sex Offender Who Lives In Lebanon Is Missing: Pennsylvania State Police
Sex Offender Who Lives In Lebanon Is Missing: Pennsylvania State Police A Colorado sex offender who lives in Lebanon and works in Berks County is missing, police announced on January 4.  Santos Joel Rodriguez-Cruz, became a "non-complaint" registered sex offender when he "failed to verify his information between the required times," Lebanon City police and Pennsylvania State Police said in separate releases.  The 30-year-old only is required to check in with PSP once a year to be photographed and register his address, workplace details, and any vehicles he may own. He failed to do any of that before Oct. 23, 2023, documents show. A warrant for his arr…

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by Jillian Pikora
Weather
NWS: Winter Storm Warnings Issued In The Following Pennsylvania Counties NWS: Winter Storm Warnings Issued In The Following Pennsylvania Counties
NWS: Winter Storm Warnings Issued In The Following Pennsylvania Counties Almost half of Pennsylvania's counties are under winter storm watches, warnings, and advisories issued by the National Weather Service. From Saturday until Sunday, the following Pennsylvania counties are being alerted by the NWS for a heavy winter storm: Adams. Allegheny. Bedford. Blair. Cambria. Cameron. Carbon. Centre. Columbia. Clearfield. Clinton. Cumberland. Dauphin. Fayette. Franklin. Fulton. Huntingdon. Indiana. Juniata. Lackawanna. Lebanon. Luzerne. Lycoming. Mifflin. Monroe. Montour. Northumberland. Perry. Pike. Schuylkill. Snyder. Somerset. Sullivan. Susquehanna. Union. Wayne. Wy…

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Police & Fire
Barricaded Felon Caused Police Incident In Columbia Borough: Authorities Barricaded Felon Caused Police Incident In Columbia Borough: Authorities
Barricaded Felon Caused Police Incident In Columbia Borough: Authorities A police incident closed a street and put two schools in Columbia Borough into lockdowns on Friday, police announced. The incident began when police attempted to issue a warrant for 40-year-old Charles Nathan Harris for a warrant related to a weapons violation, the police explained on the evening of Jan. 5. Court records show the weapons offense happened in Mount Joy Borough on Jan. 18, 2023, and he forfeited his bail on Dec. 29, 2023.  The police incident happened in the 300 block of Cherry Street, borough police explained, although it initially closed the 200 and 400 blocks as well.…

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News
Cause Of Death Revealed After Inmate Dies Following Birthday In Lancaster County Prison Cause Of Death Revealed After Inmate Dies Following Birthday In Lancaster County Prison
Cause Of Death Revealed After Inmate Dies Following Birthday In Lancaster County Prison The morning after a man's 54th birthday he was found unresponsive and died at the Lancaster County Prison — his cause of death has now been revealed, officials announced on Friday morning. Michael James Owens was found unresponsive lying in bed in his prison cell by staff during a routine check around 10 a.m. January 4 — the day after his birthday, officials explained and court records show. Officials released the following statement about his death reading in part as follows: "Prison staff conducted CPR, utilized an AED and called 911. Lancaster City Fire personnel and EMS perso…

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Police & Fire
SEPTA Train Strike Kills Man After Fight Flings Him Onto Tracks SEPTA Train Strike Kills Man After Fight Flings Him Onto Tracks
SEPTA Train Strike Kills Man After Fight Flings Him Onto Tracks A man was fatally struck by a SEPTA train following a fight in University City on Thursday afternoon, Philadelphia Police told Daily Voice.  The "unusual incident" began with a fight between two men at 34th and Market Street down to the eastbound platform of the 34th Street subway station, Officer Tanya Little said.  As a result of the fight, a "white man" fell onto the tracks and was hit by a SEPTA train at 4:36 p.m. on Jan. 4, Little explained. Medics arrived but ultimately he was pronounced dead at 5:42 p.m. According to Little "no apprehensions" have been made as of 7:30…

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by Cecilia Levine & Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Steelton Fire Chief Dies Suddenly After 52 Years Of Service Steelton Fire Chief Dies Suddenly After 52 Years Of Service
Steelton Fire Chief Dies Suddenly After 52 Years Of Service After 52 years as a volunteer firefighter — 26 as Steelton's Fire Chief  — a local hero has died.  Eugene "Gene" Vance III, 70, had a normal day before he was found dead from a stroke at his home on Thursday, Jan. 4, Dauphin County Officials explained.  Gene was a class of 1972 graduate of Steelton-Highspire High School. He quickly started his career as a firefighter at the age of 18 by joining the Steelton Fire Department formerly known as Baldwin Hose Company #4, the company and friends explained in dozens of social media posts.  With deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of St…

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Business
Rutter's Is The Only Pennsylvania Convenience Store Chain With Starting Salary Of $18 Rutter's Is The Only Pennsylvania Convenience Store Chain With Starting Salary Of $18
Rutter's Is The Only Pennsylvania Convenience Store Chain With Starting Salary Of $18 Forget about Sheetz and Wawa, because Rutter's is paying new employees a living wage — something its competitors in the state cannot claim.  Starting January 1, 2024, the popular convenience store raised the minimum starting salary to $18 (note that it still shows as $17.50 on the company's website).  "Providing competitive wages is a foundational part of being a great place to work and shows our long-term investment in our employees and communities," Suzanne Cramer, the vice president of human resources at Rutter’s, said in a statement. Wages aren't just going up to entice …

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Police & Fire
Illegal Heater Caused House Fire In York, Chief Says (UPDATE) Illegal Heater Caused House Fire In York, Chief Says (UPDATE)
Illegal Heater Caused House Fire In York, Chief Says (Update) A house fire broke out in York City on Thursday sending more than 30 firefighters to the home.   According to York County Department of Emergency Service dispatchers, the fire broke out at a two-story home in the 800 block of East Poplar Street in York City just before 1:15 p.m. on Jan. 4.  First responders have already made "multiple rescues." However, the number of people reportedly trapped in the home was not shared, we only know that both families who lived in the home are safe.  The fire chief confirmed that the blaze began with a kerosene space heater, which is a …

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Police & Fire
ARSON: Drunk Convict Tried To Burn Down Burlington Coat Factory In York ARSON: Drunk Convict Tried To Burn Down Burlington Coat Factory In York
Arson: Drunk Convict Tried To Burn Down Burlington Coat Factory In York A York County man has been charged in connection with arson at the Burlington Coat Factory, police announced on Jan. 4. 2024. Douglas Edward Frock, a 60-year-old York City native, is accused of attempting to burn down the Burlington Coat Factory located at 420 Town Center Drive, York on Dec. 18, 2023, as detailed by West Manchester police in a release.  He was supposedly drunk at the time of the arson attempt and this was during the store's open business hours.  His motive was not released, so Daily Voice reached out to the court for more information and has yet to hear back…

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Police & Fire
Undercover Police Catch Delco Teen's Accused Murderer: DA Undercover Police Catch Delco Teen's Accused Murderer: DA
Undercover Police Catch Delco Teen's Accused Murderer: DA The man accused of stabbing a 15-year-old boy dead has been arrested authorities in Delaware County announced on Wednesday. Michael Garr, of Drexel Hill, was stabbed to death on Friday, April 21, 2023 — now, the alleged killer has been caught. Marson Weh, 24 of Cliffton Heights, has been charged in the murder of 15-year-old Michael Garr, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer and Upper Darby Police Superintendent Tim Bernhardt announced during the press conference on Jan. 3, 2024.  Surveillance videos helped lead police to Weh. In the videos, detectives spotted a man running from the 200 bloc…

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