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The Chiefs’ punter is an Eagle Scout, plus more good news from this week

February 9, 2024 0

Tommy Townsend is gunning for another championship, Scouts celebrate the BSA’s birthday, plus more good news from this week.

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Scout BSA Troops embrace winter weather in different ways, plus more good news from the week

January 19, 2024 0

It’s winter camping season! Plus, a youth Olympian who found his passion by earning a merit badge. Plus other good news from the week.

Inspirational Stories

Scouts bring hope to small town with teddy bear drive, plus more inspiring news from the week

January 12, 2024 0

Days after tragedy struck a small community in Perry, Iowa, Scouts BSA Troop 127 rallied together to host a teddy bear drive to support elementary school students affected by the horrific event.  The Scout troop’s

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Georgia Scouts pay tribute to Rosalynn Carter, and more inspiring news from the week

December 1, 2023 0

Local Scouts show support for the Carter family, a Scouting for Food success story, and other inspiring news from the week.

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