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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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$129K Worth Of Meth, Cocaine, Guns Seized From 1 Man By Lancaster County Drug Task Force: DA $129K Worth Of Meth, Cocaine, Guns Seized From 1 Man By Lancaster County Drug Task Force: DA
$129K Worth Of Meth, Cocaine, Guns Seized From 1 Man By Lancaster County Drug Task Force: DA A months-long undercover investigation in Lancaster County led to the arrest of a man accused of running a major drug operation, authorities announced on Monday, July 28. Michael Frances Diffley, 45, of East Lampeter Township, was arrested after the Lancaster County Drug Task Force and Pennsylvania State Police executed search warrants in Lancaster City and East Lampeter Township, officials said. The investigation began in May when detectives made multiple undercover or confidential informant purchases of methamphetamine from Diffley using pre-recorded funds, according to the release. Duri…

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PHOTOS: Sedan Collides With Trailer Carrying John Deere Mower In Lititz, Police Say PHOTOS: Sedan Collides With Trailer Carrying John Deere Mower In Lititz, Police Say
Photos: Sedan Collides With Trailer Carrying John Deere Mower In Lititz, Police Say A two-vehicle crash left one driver with minor injuries in Warwick Township, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police announced on Tuesday, July 29. The crash happened at the intersection of Lititz Pike (Route 501) and East Millport Road when a black sedan struck a flatbed trailer being pulled by a heavy-duty truck, according to police. The trailer was carrying a John Deere riding mower. The driver of the sedan reported a minor injury and was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel, police said. Ephrata Auto Service towed the sedan from the intersection. Crews from Manheim Tow…

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ATV Strikes Tree In Fatal Crash, PA State Police Say ATV Strikes Tree In Fatal Crash, PA State Police Say
ATV Strikes Tree In Fatal Crash, PA State Police Say A Howard man died after losing control of his ATV in Centre County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, July 29. Roger Heverly, 59, was fatally injured when his 1988 Honda TRX250R veered off the 600 block of Greens Run Road in Howard Township at 7:39 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, according to troopers from the Rockview barracks. Heverly was traveling northwest at a speed too fast for the conditions when he lost control of the ATV, investigators said. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree on the southern side of the road. Heverly, who was not wearing a helmet or any safety e…

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Guatemalan Intruder Chokes Sleeping Lansdale Woman In Violent Home Invasion: Police Guatemalan Intruder Chokes Sleeping Lansdale Woman In Violent Home Invasion: Police
Guatemalan Intruder Chokes Sleeping Lansdale Woman In Violent Home Invasion: Police A Lansdale woman was violently attacked in her bedroom during a home invasion, the Lansdale Borough Police Department announced on Sunday, July 27. The 32-year-old resident awoke around 2:22 a.m. in her Vine Street home to find a man kneeling on top of her legs, police said. When she tried to escape, the suspect shoved her against the wall and wrapped his hand around her neck, applying pressure, according to authorities. The man allegedly escalated the assault by placing the woman in a chokehold, cutting off her ability to breathe. She broke free and managed to call 911, investigators said.…

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Gun Goes Off Inside Warrington Wawa, Hitting Refrigerator: Police Gun Goes Off Inside Warrington Wawa, Hitting Refrigerator: Police
Gun Goes Off Inside Warrington Wawa, Hitting Refrigerator: Police A firearm discharged inside a Wawa in Warrington Township, narrowly avoiding injuries among numerous customers and employees, police announced on Tuesday, July 29. Jordan Blake Busby, 29, of Wayne, was identified as the individual involved in the incident on Tuesday, March 11 at approximately 1:50 p.m., according to Warrington Township Police. Busby told officers he was carrying a Glock 22, .40 caliber handgun inside his backpack when it went off inside the store at 550 Easton Road, authorities said. The bullet struck a nearby refrigerator, leaving a hole in the appliance. The round also to…

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‘Truly Evil' Killer Of Pregnant Amish Mom Sentenced: PA AG ‘Truly Evil' Killer Of Pregnant Amish Mom Sentenced: PA AG
‘Truly Evil' Killer Of Pregnant Amish Mom Sentenced: PA AG The man who stabbed and shot a pregnant Amish mom of two inside her Crawford County home has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday, July 28. Shawn Cranston, 53, of Corry, was convicted last month of First-Degree Murder and Second-Degree Murder of an Unborn Child for the killing of 23-year-old Rebekah A. Byler in her Sparta Township home on Feb. 26, 2024. “This defendant committed a truly evil act, and is now held fully accountable as he will spend the rest of his life behind bars without an opportunity to ever a…

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2-Year-Old PA Girl, Mykhia Worthy, Drowns In Neighbor’s Pool: Officials 2-Year-Old PA Girl, Mykhia Worthy, Drowns In Neighbor’s Pool: Officials
2-Year-Old PA Girl, Mykhia Worthy, Drowns In Neighbor’s Pool: Officials A 2-year-old girl drowned after getting into a neighbor’s pool in Stowe Township on Monday night, Allegheny County Police announced. Officers were called to the 1100 block of 12th Street around 7 p.m. on Monday, July 28, for a reported drowning, police said. When first responders arrived, they found residents performing CPR on the child, according to the release. The girl was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. On Tuesday morning, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Mykhia Worthy. Preliminary information shows Worthy had ga…

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4-Year-Old Upstairs When PA Man Fires Gun Into Ceiling: Police 4-Year-Old Upstairs When PA Man Fires Gun Into Ceiling: Police
4-Year-Old Upstairs When PA Man Fires Gun Into Ceiling: Police A Williamsport man is accused of firing a revolver into his ceiling during a heated argument while a child was directly above him, police announced on Tuesday, July 29. John Joseph Holohan, 65, was charged after Williamsport police were dispatched to the 800 block of Packer Street for reports of a gunshot inside a home, according to a release. When officers arrived, they encountered Holohan exiting the rear of the residence and detained him without incident. Investigators determined Holohan had been arguing inside the home when he brandished a .357 Magnum revolver and fired a shot into the …

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Apple TV+ Thriller ‘Parallax’ Filming In Pennsylvania — And You Could Be In It Apple TV+ Thriller ‘Parallax’ Filming In Pennsylvania — And You Could Be In It
Apple TV+ Thriller ‘Parallax’ Filming In Pennsylvania — And You Could Be In It If you’ve ever wanted to see yourself on Apple TV+, now’s your chance. Casting is underway for "Parallax", a brand‑new thriller series filming in Western Pennsylvania — and locals can get paid to be part of the action. Mosser Casting is seeking extras of all ages for "Parallax", an upcoming Apple TV+ thriller filming across Western Pennsylvania from Monday, July 21, through Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Filming will take place on weekdays only. The series, produced by A&E and based on the hit crime novels "Killer Instinct" by Lars Kepler, follows a former homicide detective who moves to a smal…

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Macungie Child Assaulted In Hotel During NYC Vacation: DOJ Macungie Child Assaulted In Hotel During NYC Vacation: DOJ
Macungie Child Assaulted In Hotel During NYC Vacation: DOJ A Macungie man will spend the next 30 years in federal prison for transporting a child across state lines to sexually abuse them and for accessing child pornography, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday, July 28. George Travis Woodfield, 41, was sentenced to three decades behind bars and a lifetime of supervised release after pleading guilty earlier this year, according to federal prosecutors. He was also ordered to pay $12,000 in restitution. Court records show that in November 2018, Woodfield drove an 11-year-old child from Pennsylvania to New York City for an overnight trip…

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