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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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Dad-To-Be, Jerry Michalak, Dies Unexpectedly At 37 In York Dad-To-Be, Jerry Michalak, Dies Unexpectedly At 37 In York
Dad-To-Be, Jerry Michalak, Dies Unexpectedly At 37 In York A York man known for his loyalty, love of music, and devotion to family died unexpectedly just months before welcoming his first child, according to his obituary. Jerry Edward Michalak Jr., 37, died at WellSpan York Hospital on Saturday, June 28, 2025, the John W. Keffer Funeral Home announced. Jerry grew up in Dover and graduated from Northeastern Senior High School in 2006. He proudly served in the National Guard and was described as a kind and generous soul. He was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and never missed a game. Friends and family said he was passionate about music, gaming, …

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Dallastown Baker, Mom Of 4 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run: Coroner Dallastown Baker, Mom Of 4 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run: Coroner
Dallastown Baker, Mom Of 4 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run: Coroner A Dallastown mother of four and beloved local baker was identified as the motorcyclist killed in a York City hit-and-run, the York County Coroner’s Office announced on Monday, July 7. Ashley Rodriguez-Fargas, 30, was riding north on South Belvidere Avenue when she was struck by a vehicle turning into her path at West King Street just after 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, authorities said. The car fled the scene, police said. Rodriguez-Fargas was rushed to WellSpan York Hospital, where she died at 8:54 p.m. from blunt force trauma. Her death was ruled accidental following an autopsy on Monday, …

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Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off
Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off A horse was rescued from a manure pit in Lancaster County on Monday, July 7, the Robert Fulton Fire Company announced. Firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of Cedar Hill Road in Little Britain Township at 8:20 a.m. for a report of a horse trapped in the pit. Engine 89-2, Brush 89, and Squad 89 responded, according to the fire company. Personnel used rescue slings and a crane truck to lift the horse out. The slings were donated by the towing and recovery division of Lancaster FleetPride, and the crane was supplied by SS Diesel Equipment LLC, the department said. The fire company cl…

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Baseball Coach, Wife Accused Of Giving Booze To Minors In York County: DA Baseball Coach, Wife Accused Of Giving Booze To Minors In York County: DA
Baseball Coach, Wife Accused Of Giving Booze To Minors In York County: DA A Central Pennsylvania baseball coach and his wife are accused of plying their teen son and some of his teammates with alcohol over the course of more than a year, the York County District Attorney’s Office informed Daily VOice on Monday, July 7. Elias “Anthony” Martinez, 41, and his wife Shae Martinez, 33, both of Dillsburg, were charged on Wednesday, July 2 with Misdemeanor Corruption of Minors and Misdemeanor Selling or Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, according to District Attorney Tim Barker ina release issued on Thursday, July 3.  The investigation began in October 2024 when ChildLi…

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11-Year-Old Girl Offered $50 For 'Blow Job' By Lebanon Man: Affidavit 11-Year-Old Girl Offered $50 For 'Blow Job' By Lebanon Man: Affidavit
11-Year-Old Girl Offered $50 For 'Blow Job' By Lebanon Man: Affidavit A Lebanon man repeatedly sexually assaulted a young girl for years inside his home — even offering her $50 for oral sex — according to a release and affidavit obtained by Daily Voice on Monday, July 7. Steven Craig Seiders, 54, is accused of abusing the girl, a family friend, between 2021 and 2024 when she was between the ages of 10 and 13, Lebanon City Police said. **WARNING THE FOLLOWING IS DISTURBING** The investigation began after a Childline report was filed on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The victim was later interviewed by a forensic specialist on Monday, April 14, during which she deta…

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Man Slaps, Punches, Bites Family, Then Charges At Them With Knife: Warrington Police Man Slaps, Punches, Bites Family, Then Charges At Them With Knife: Warrington Police
Man Slaps, Punches, Bites Family, Then Charges At Them With Knife: Warrington Police A man slapped, punched, and bit relatives before arming himself with a kitchen knife during a domestic disturbance in Warrington, police announced on Monday, July 7. Xiangxing He, 47, of Warrington, became violent during a late-night argument with family members inside a home on the 2500 block of Diane’s Way around 11:34 p.m. on Monday, July 1, according to Warrington Township Police. He allegedly slapped one family member in the face during the argument, prompting others to intervene. As tensions escalated, He reportedly grabbed a kitchen knife and charged at the initial victim, but other …

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Baby Critically Injured After Falling From Window In Philadelphia: Police Baby Critically Injured After Falling From Window In Philadelphia: Police
Baby Critically Injured After Falling From Window In Philadelphia: Police An 11-month-old boy was rushed to the hospital after falling from a second-story window in West Philadelphia, authorities announced on Monday, July 7. The baby fell from a residence on the 5800 block of Pine Street around 1:38 p.m., according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Officers from the 18th District arrived at the scene and transported the infant to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He was placed in extremely critical condition, police said. Detectives from the department’s Special Victims Unit have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall. …

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Former Dunkin' Employee Breaks In, Steals Deposit Money: Oxford Police Former Dunkin' Employee Breaks In, Steals Deposit Money: Oxford Police
Former Dunkin' Employee Breaks In, Steals Deposit Money: Oxford Police A former Dunkin' Donuts employee broke into the store and stole a cash deposit after disabling the security system, Oxford police announced on Monday, July 7. Carrie Griest, 39, of Nottingham, is accused of using a key to enter the Dunkin' at 321 North Third Street in Oxford around 5:08 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, police said. After getting inside, Griest allegedly shut off the alarm system and made her way to the safe, which contained money set to be deposited, investigators said. Police obtained a felony arrest warrant on Wednesday, May 29. Then, on Tuesday, June 25, Griest was arrested by…

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Baby’s Skull In Noose Found At Mütter Museum Tied To Woman’s Shocking Murders Of 5 Infants Baby’s Skull In Noose Found At Mütter Museum Tied To Woman’s Shocking Murders Of 5 Infants
Baby’s Skull In Noose Found At Mütter Museum Tied To Woman’s Shocking Murders Of 5 Infants A baby skull still bearing a noose was discovered at a Philadelphia museum — and it's been linked to a 45-year-old murder case in Gallitzin, Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees announced during a Monday, July 7 news conference. The remains, found at the Mütter Museum, belonged to one of five babies hidden in an attic trunk at the home of Stella Elizabeth Williamson, a Gallitzin woman who died in 1980. After her death, authorities were led to the attic, where they found the bodies of four newborns and one infant, wrapped in newspapers from the 1920s and ’30s. The case made national headlines at…

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Man Dies At St. Luke’s Hospital, Next Of Kin Sought: Lehigh County Coroner Man Dies At St. Luke’s Hospital, Next Of Kin Sought: Lehigh County Coroner
Man Dies At St. Luke’s Hospital, Next Of Kin Sought: Lehigh County Coroner A 71-year-old man died at a Bethlehem hospital, and authorities are now trying to find his family, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensics Center announced on Monday, July 7. William A. Kuhar was pronounced dead at 11:41 a.m. on Sunday, July 6 at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, officials said. He died of natural causes. Despite efforts, authorities have not been able to locate any relatives or next of kin. Anyone with information about Mr. Kuhar or his family is urged to contact the coroner’s office at 610-782-3426 or email danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org.

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