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Amazon to Invest $20 Billion in Pennsylvania Data Centers

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Amazon has announced a $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania to build data center campuses in Luzerne and Bucks counties. The project marks the largest economic development initiative in the state’s history and is expected to create thousands of jobs.

Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) praised the announcement, crediting collaboration between Amazon, Governor Josh Shapiro, and various government leaders for securing the deal. The project will also bring workforce training programs to the state.

The investment aligns with McCormick’s upcoming Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, scheduled for next month in Pittsburgh. The event will gather energy and AI industry leaders, government officials, investors, and labor representatives to promote data center growth and job creation in Pennsylvania.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.

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