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Faces of the Valley: 15-year-old Scout leaves lasting mark on Rachel Carson Trail
1+ week, 4+ day ago (964+ words) Blake Anderson recently completed an ambitious Eagle Scout project that improved a section of the Rachel Carson Trail, leaving behind a lasting contribution for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts throughout Allegheny County. Over the course of the project, Blake, 15, of Birdville…...
Shaler Scout earns Eagle rank by building shed at VFW post before heading off to culinary school
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (633+ words) Shaler Area High School senior Connor Bauer found his love of cooking in Scouting. "There weren't many things I had enjoyed cooking or baking at home. The first time I really enjoyed myself making any food I had made lasagna…...
4 new Eagle Scouts honored from Bethel Park's Troop 4
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (283+ words) Justin Patrick Mattes, Hendrix Cole Odham, John Atticus Zukowski and Gabriel Joseph Zych of Scout Troop 4, from Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair, were recognized for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor ceremony held on March…...
Defense Department warns Scouts to roll back DEI or lose support
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (420+ words) The Department of Defense warned Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, that it risks losing U. S. military support if it does not implement changes that align with the Trump administration. In a statement posted to social media late Monday,…...
Fox Chapel area Eagle Scout hopefuls turn to nature for top scout honor
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (1220+ words) A pair of Fox Chapel area Eagle Scout hopefuls are seeking the highest honor in scouts through nature projects. Josh Lowe, who recently graduated from Fox Chapel Area High School, is in the process of digging an estimated 310-foot connector…...