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Pennsylvania Treasury Invests Additional $25 Million in Israel Bonds

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The Pennsylvania Treasury Department has announced a $25 million investment in Israel bonds, increasing its total holdings to $64.5 million as of July 1. The investment includes $20 million purchased following the Hamas attacks in October 2023.

The newly purchased bonds carry a return of 4.96%, approximately 100 basis points higher than comparable U.S. Treasury bonds. Pennsylvania has maintained investments in Israel bonds for more than 30 years.

Israel Bonds, formally known as the Development Corporation for Israel, has raised over $54 billion globally since its founding.

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.

Who We Are

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.