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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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Schools
PTO Treasurer Embezzled Over $20K From Sellersville Elementary School Fundraisers: Police PTO Treasurer Embezzled Over $20K From Sellersville Elementary School Fundraisers: Police
PTO Treasurer Embezzled Over $20K From Sellersville Elementary School Fundraisers: Police A Telford woman is accused of embezzling more than $20,000 from an elementary school PTO while serving as its treasurer, Hilltown Township police announced on Thursday, May 29. Jacqueline Marie Bucco, 46, allegedly stole the funds over a two-year period from J. M. Grasse Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization after assuming the role of treasurer in September 2021, police said. The PTO contacted the Hilltown Township Police Department in June 2023 when it discovered its bank account had been drained, according to authorities. A lengthy investigation led by Detective Louis Bell revea…

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News
High-Speed Chase Sentencing Follows Charges In Fatal Lancaster Shooting: DA High-Speed Chase Sentencing Follows Charges In Fatal Lancaster Shooting: DA
High-Speed Chase Sentencing Follows Charges In Fatal Lancaster Shooting: DA One of the three men charged in a deadly 2022 Lancaster City shooting has been sentenced in an unrelated high-speed chase, authorities announced on Thursday, May 29. Jorge Luis Santiago, 26, of Coral Street, was sentenced to two-and-a-half to seven years in state prison for fleeing police during a December 2022 traffic stop, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office said. Santiago blew through at least one stop sign while fleeing Lancaster City police in the 1000 block of Dillerville Road, according to the release. His actions posed “a high risk of danger to the public,” including “dr…

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Lifestyle
More Stars Join 'HERSHEY' Movie As Filming Locations Expand More Stars Join 'HERSHEY' Movie As Filming Locations Expand
More Stars Join 'Hershey' Movie As Filming Locations Expand The chocolate empire just added even more star power. Several major actors have joined the cast of "HERSHEY", the upcoming motion picture about Milton and Catherine Hershey, producers announced on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 — and fans of prestige television will definitely recognize them. Set against the backdrop of Pennsylvania’s rich history and sweeping landscapes, "HERSHEY" continues filming across the state through the end of June, with new locations confirmed in Hershey, Harmony, Smithfield, and Ligonier. Previously announced stars Finn Wittrock ("American Horror Story", "The Big Short"…

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Massive Manhunt Ends In Capture Of Escaped Prisoner In Media: DA Massive Manhunt Ends In Capture Of Escaped Prisoner In Media: DA
Massive Manhunt Ends In Capture Of Escaped Prisoner In Media: DA A massive manhunt involving federal, state, and local agencies ended in the capture of an escaped prisoner in Media Borough, officials confirmed on Thursday, May 29. The prisoner—identified as Taqwa Wilson, 22—escaped from the custody of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department near the Delaware County Courthouse. He was last seen running north on Olive Street from 4th Street, prompting an immediate shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. According to a spokesperson for the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office, the FBI, CIA, U.S. Marshals, Pennsylvania State Police, Delaware Coun…

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Suspended Dauphin County Judge Sonya McKnight Sentenced For Shooting Ex In Face Suspended Dauphin County Judge Sonya McKnight Sentenced For Shooting Ex In Face
Suspended Dauphin County Judge Sonya McKnight Sentenced For Shooting Ex In Face A former Dauphin County judge who shot her ex-boyfriend in the face while he slept — blinding him in one eye — has been sentenced to prison, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 28. Sonya M. McKnight, 58, of Harrisburg, was sentenced to 13.5 to 30 years in state prison by Judge Howard F. Knisely following her conviction for Attempted Murder of the First Degree and Aggravated Assault, according to Cumberland County District Attorney Seán M. McCormack. Shooting And Trial McKnight was convicted on Wednesday, April 9, by a Delaware County jury brought in to avoid local bias. The panel delibe…

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28-Year-Old Inmate Dies After Allegedly Being Denied Medical Care In Franklin County Jail 28-Year-Old Inmate Dies After Allegedly Being Denied Medical Care In Franklin County Jail
28-Year-Old Inmate Dies After Allegedly Being Denied Medical Care In Franklin County Jail A Franklin County inmate died days after allegedly begging for medical help and being ignored by jail staff, authorities and his family say. Morgan T. Carbaugh, 28, of Fayetteville, died at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital on Saturday, May 17, 2025, while in the custody of Franklin County Jail, according to Warden Heather Franzoni. He had been transported there from the jail where he was being held on felony charges related to child exploitation, Franzoni said in a brief statement issued Monday, May 19. He was identified by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, which confirmed his death on T…

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EXCLUSIVE: Woman Accused Of Scamming SZA Now Charged In $560K Hospital Fraud Case EXCLUSIVE: Woman Accused Of Scamming SZA Now Charged In $560K Hospital Fraud Case
Exclusive: Woman Accused Of Scamming SZA Now Charged In $560K Hospital Fraud Case A New Jersey woman who allegedly scammed Grammy-winning singer SZA and launched a suicide fundraiser is now criminally charged with stealing over $560,000 in hospital services by faking sickle cell anemia, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 28. Taleah Javon McKnight, 30, is facing one felony count each of Theft by Deception and Theft of Services, according to East Hempfield Township police and the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. McKnight has previously lived at addresses in Roselle Park and Rahway, Union County, as well as Carteret, Middlesex County, New Jersey, accor…

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Police & Fire
Officer Injured By Woman Dining And Dashing In Hicksville, Police Say Officer Injured By Woman Dining And Dashing In Hicksville, Police Say
Officer Injured By Woman Dining And Dashing In Hicksville, Police Say A Long Island woman allegedly skipped out on a meal and injured a police officer who tried to arrest her in Hicksville, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 28. Ruoqiong Shi, 29, of Plainview, ordered and ate at Potasia, a restaurant on 600 S. Oyster Bay Road, around 3:50 p.m., but left without paying, Nassau County detectives said. Officers found Shi nearby a short time later. When they attempted to take her into custody, she allegedly became violent, injuring an officer’s arm and leg, police said. Both the officer and Shi were transported to local hospitals for evaluation. Shi was cha…

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'He’s Got A Gun!' Bucks County Man Gunned Down Three, Gets Triple Life Sentence 'He’s Got A Gun!' Bucks County Man Gunned Down Three, Gets Triple Life Sentence
'He’s Got A Gun!' Bucks County Man Gunned Down Three, Gets Triple Life Sentence A man who murdered three people in a deadly rampage that began in New Jersey and ended in Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to life without parole, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 28. Andre Gordon Jr., 26, admitted to three counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to three consecutive life terms in Bucks County Court, according to District Attorney Jennifer Schorn. He was also sentenced to an additional 156 ½ to 313 years in state prison for a series of violent acts committed on Saturday, March 16. Gordon killed: Karen Gordon, 52, his stepmother and a U.S. …

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Police & Fire
Teen Drives Into Swatara Creek, Swims To Shore, Then Flees: Middletown Police Teen Drives Into Swatara Creek, Swims To Shore, Then Flees: Middletown Police
Teen Drives Into Swatara Creek, Swims To Shore, Then Flees: Middletown Police An 18-year-old man intentionally drove into Swatara Creek and swam ashore before running from the scene, Middletown police announced on Wednesday, May 28. Officers were called to the Middletown/Susquehanna Boat Launch on South Union Street around 9:44 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, for a vehicle submerged in the creek, according to the release. Investigators say the teen deliberately drove into the water, then swam to shore where several fishermen had witnessed the bizarre incident. After speaking briefly with them, he fled the area. He was later found nearby and taken to a local hospital for ev…

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