🌱 How could massive data centers south of Pacific reshape Franklin County?
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In today's newsletter:
- How could massive data centers south of Pacific reshape Franklin County?
Also on today's calendar: Union JV Baseball @ Pacific and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunshine, nice and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Franklin County meeting could be turning point in data center debate (firstalert4.com) — Large data center projects are proposed just south of Pacific, and Franklin County’s Planning and Zoning Commission will vote Tuesday night on key rezoning and new countywide rules. Supporters tout major investment, while nearby residents worry about noise, lighting, and environmental impacts along the Meramec River. The public meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Union High School. 
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Union Varsity Baseball @ Pacific
Pacific High School, 425 Indian Warpath Dr, Pacific
4:30 pm
Thursday April 23
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Pacific High School
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Soccer: G/JV
Pacific High School
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Union JV Baseball @ Pacific
Pacific High School , 425 Indian Warpath Dr , Pacific
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Soccer: G/V
Pacific High School , PHS Stadium , Pacific
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Baseball: JV
Pacific High School
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Indian Baseball
PHS Auxiliary Gym
7:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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