Jillian Pikora

Deputy Managing Editor

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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

National Interest
Sledding Accident Leaves York County Boy With Kidney, Liver, Spleen Damage, Family Says Sledding Accident Leaves York County Boy With Kidney, Liver, Spleen Damage, Family Says Sledding Accident Leaves York County Boy With Kidney, Liver, Spleen Damage, Family Says
Sledding Accident Leaves York County Boy With Kidney, Liver, Spleen Damage, Family Says A young boy is still recovering in the hospital after a serious sledding accident over the weekend sent him from Pennsylvania to a children’s hospital by helicopter, his family said. Asher Childress is continuing to heal after the crash that led to an ambulance ride, a stay at York Hospital, and a Life Lion helicopter transfer to Hershey Children’s Hospital, where he spent multiple days in the ICU, according to a GoFundMe verified on Monday, Jan. 26. Asher “has lost function of the top half of his right kidney,” and also suffered additional internal concerns involving his liver and spleen, …

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by Jillian Pikora
Carlisle, PA
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Cumberland County Baby Delivered In Snowstorm Needed Resuscitation: Officials Cumberland County Baby Delivered In Snowstorm Needed Resuscitation: Officials Cumberland County Baby Delivered In Snowstorm Needed Resuscitation: Officials
Cumberland County Baby Delivered In Snowstorm Needed Resuscitation: Officials A baby requiring neonatal resuscitation was delivered inside a tractor trailer during the snowstorm in Pennsylvania on Sunday Jan. 25, prompting emergency crews to jump into action, fire officials announced. A crew from Boiling Springs and Carlisle assisted on a medical call that resulted in the delivery, and responders were then needed for neonatal resuscitation, the company explained. As crews worked to get the newborn safely to the hospital, a South Middleton Township plow operator became part of the response team — escorting the ambulance through the storm to help them travel safely, ac…

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by Jillian Pikora
Easton, PA
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Teen Shot In Easton Home, 14-Year-Old Arrested: Police Teen Shot In Easton Home, 14-Year-Old Arrested: Police Teen Shot In Easton Home, 14-Year-Old Arrested: Police
Teen Shot In Easton Home, 14-Year-Old Arrested: Police One teenager was hurt and another is facing charges after a shooting at an Pennsylvania home early Monday morning, police said. Officers were called around 1:45 a.m. on Jan. 26, to a home in the 1100 block of Butler Street, according to an Easton police news release. There, police found a 15-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound, authorities said. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and police said he is expected to survive. Investigators later located a second scene at a home in the 1200 block of Butler Street, where they believe the shooting happened, police said. Pol…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
3 Lehigh County Residents Among 7 Snow Shoveling Deaths Reported During Winter Storm: Coroners 3 Lehigh County Residents Among 7 Snow Shoveling Deaths Reported During Winter Storm: Coroners 3 Lehigh County Residents Among 7 Snow Shoveling Deaths Reported During Winter Storm: Coroners
3 Lehigh County Residents Among 7 Snow Shoveling Deaths Reported During Winter Storm: Coroners Multiple deaths on Sunday, Jan. 26, were linked to snow shoveling and snow removal activity during the recent winter storm, authorities announced on Monday, Jan. 26. The deaths involved seven people ranging in age from 50 to 84 years old, the coroners explained. Each person was reportedly engaged in snow shoveling or snow clean-up efforts before experiencing a medical emergency, according to the officials' statements. Pennsylvania Following the investigation, the manner of death in the three cases in Lehigh County was ruled natural, Coroner Daniel Buglio said.  A 78-year-old Alsace T…

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by Jillian Pikora
Coatesville-Caln, PA
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Octorara School Board Executive Session Allegedly Secretly Recorded By Police Sergeant: PSP Octorara School Board Executive Session Allegedly Secretly Recorded By Police Sergeant: PSP Octorara School Board Executive Session Allegedly Secretly Recorded By Police Sergeant: PSP
Octorara School Board Executive Session Allegedly Secretly Recorded By Police Sergeant: PSP A former school board member and police sergeant is accused of illegally recording an executive session, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Jan. 23. Anthony P. Falgiatore was charged after an executive session of the Octorara Area School Board was illegally recorded in April 2023, state police said. The alleged wiretap violation happened at Octorara Area Middle School, 228 Highland Road in West Fallowfield Township, Chester County, between 8:01 p.m. and 8:34 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, state police said. Falgiatore was an active member of the school board at the time, accord…

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by Jillian Pikora
Susquehanna Township, PA
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Winter Storm Closes PA Schools, Sends Classes Online Across Counties Winter Storm Closes PA Schools, Sends Classes Online Across Counties Winter Storm Closes PA Schools, Sends Classes Online Across Counties
Winter Storm Closes PA Schools, Sends Classes Online Across Counties A major winter storm is forcing widespread closures and remote learning across Pennsylvania on Monday, Jan. 26, with districts and campuses calling off in-person classes or switching to online instruction. PA Closures & Changes By County: Adams County Closed Bermudian Springs Schools Conewago Valley Schools Fairfield Area Schools Gettysburg Area Schools Upper Adams Schools At-Home / Remote Adams County Technical Institute — At Home Learning Day Allegheny County Closed Pittsburgh Public Schools Baldwin-Whitehall School District Plum Boro School District Remote / Flexible Instruction …

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by Jillian Pikora
Allentown, PA
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EXCLUSIVE: Family Speaks After Conviction In Lehigh ‘Best Friends’ Involuntary Manslaughter EXCLUSIVE: Family Speaks After Conviction In Lehigh ‘Best Friends’ Involuntary Manslaughter EXCLUSIVE: Family Speaks After Conviction In Lehigh ‘Best Friends’ Involuntary Manslaughter
Exclusive: Family Speaks After Conviction In Lehigh ‘Best Friends’ Involuntary Manslaughter The family of Hosheem Klotz and his attorney are pushing back after his involuntary manslaughter conviction in the death of Mastapha Brown — saying prosecutors left out key context and that the jury “clearly did not agree” with the most serious accusations. Klotz’s attorney, Rory Driscole, told Daily Voice the jury’s verdict showed it rejected the District Attorney’s version of events. “The jury clearly did not agree with the prosecution’s theory that this was some malicious beating,” Driscole wrote in an email to Daily Voice. The jury found Klotz not guilty of aggravated assault and third…

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by Jillian Pikora
Dillsburg, PA
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2 Children Rescued Falling Through Ice On The Susquehanna River In York While Saving Dog 2 Children Rescued Falling Through Ice On The Susquehanna River In York While Saving Dog 2 Children Rescued Falling Through Ice On The Susquehanna River In York While Saving Dog
2 Children Rescued Falling Through Ice On The Susquehanna River In York While Saving Dog Two children fell through the ice on the Susquehanna River near Cold Cabin Park/Boat Launch, prompting a swift rescue response in southern York County, Southern York County EMS announced on Friday, Jan. 23. Rescue 57, Chief 57, and MICU 95-21 were dispatched to the scene for an ice rescue after initial reports stated the children went into the water while trying to rescue their dog, according to EMS. Chief 57 arrived and confirmed both children were out of the water, along with the dog, Southern York County EMS said. The children were being evaluated by paramedics at the scene, EMS said.

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by Jillian Pikora
Bethlehem, PA
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Sister Alerts Police To Years Of 14-Year-Old’s Sexual Abuse; Bethlehem Man Convicted: DA Sister Alerts Police To Years Of 14-Year-Old’s Sexual Abuse; Bethlehem Man Convicted: DA Sister Alerts Police To Years Of 14-Year-Old’s Sexual Abuse; Bethlehem Man Convicted: DA
Sister Alerts Police To Years Of 14-Year-Old’s Sexual Abuse; Bethlehem Man Convicted: DA A man was convicted after a teenage girl’s sister brought her to police and reported years of sexual abuse, prosecutors announced on Friday, Jan. 23. Julito Ortiz, 46, was found guilty of multiple felony charges tied to the sexual assault of a girl under 16 in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta said. Ortiz was convicted of Indecent Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Person Under 16 Years of Age, Corruption of Minors, Indecent Assault, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, according to the release. The investigation bega…

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by Jillian Pikora
Manheim Township, PA
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Man Accused Of Setting Manheim Twp Apartments On Fire With 8 People Inside; Case Goes To Court Man Accused Of Setting Manheim Twp Apartments On Fire With 8 People Inside; Case Goes To Court Man Accused Of Setting Manheim Twp Apartments On Fire With 8 People Inside; Case Goes To Court
Man Accused Of Setting Manheim Twp Apartments On Fire With 8 People Inside; Case Goes To Court A New York man charged with setting a Lancaster Township apartment fire that displaced residents in 2021 will have his case move forward to county court, prosecutors announced. Husani Laviscount, 38, of Queens, is accused of breaking into a unit at the Kensington Club apartment complex in the 600 block of Wyncroft Lane and setting the fire in April 2021, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. Judge Mary Mongiovi Sponaugle ruled on Tuesday, Jan. 6 that Laviscount’s case could proceed to Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas on one count each of arson, burglary, riskin…

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