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As part of their Eagle Scout project, two young men from Bradford have cleared a trail through the area that was formerly the Zippo Ski Slope, near Callahan Park. Quentin and Kyle Frombach, who currently hold the Life Scout rank with the Boy Scouts of America, spent more than 2 years removing brush, grading the trail, and relocating the path to create a loop, which made it more accessible for novice hikers. They also crafted and installed benches along the trail as resting points. “It was a lot of work, but definitely a worthwhile project because now people can more easily enjoy the trail again,” said Quentin, who will graduate from Bradford Area High School this June. The Zippo Ski Slope Trail is 3,578 feet long and accessible from the Callahan Park parking lot. An informational trailhead marker has been installed that was designed by Quentin with help from the Zippo Creative Services and Marketing teams. Kyle and Quentin contacted Zippo about donating the sign and pro...

Two people camping out with a Boy Scout troop got lost while hiking on Saturday, but police and other agencies were able to find them. State Police say they got the report at 10 p.m. about the hikers in the area of Bolton Road in the Town of Ashford, according to a news release obtained by WESB. With the terrain being very dangerous, the extreme cold and inclement weather, Trooper Dean Nolte and K9 Officer Nugent, with the assistance of New York State Forest Ranger Officer Rogers, began to track the area with K9 Nugent leading the way. They found the hikers at about 1:30 a.m. on the south bank of Cattaraugus Creek, about three miles from the Boy Scouts. They were evaluated by West Valley Ambulance personnel, and were both OK. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) was honored last night by The Boy Scouts of America, Minsi Trails Council in Lehigh Valley with the Distinguished Citizen and Distinguished Eagle Scout Awards. Sen. Toomey, an Eagle Scout, accepted the two awards at the Lehigh Valley Leadership Dinner in Fogelsville. “I am honored to be recognized by the Boy Scouts of America, Minsi Trails Council in Lehigh Valley. Scouting was an important part of my life growing up,” said Sen. Toomey. “It reinforced the lessons my parents taught me about leadership, character, and achievement. That is why I am particularly pleased that my parents could join me for this celebration and proud that my son Patrick has been a Scout for five years now.” The Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes individuals or organizations that set positive examples for others and demonstrate selfless concern and care for their communities. Sen. Toomey was recognized by area Scouts, friends, family, and business and community ...

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The Bucktail Council, Boy Scouts of America will honor local Eagle Scouts at its first annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner to be held Thursday, September 8 at the DuBois Country Club. Dinner co-chairmen State Rep. Matt Gabler of DuBois and Craig Singer of Kersey invite Eagle Scouts of all ages and their families to attend, regardless of where they initially received their Eagle Award. Special recognition will be given to members of the Eagle Scout class of 2010-11. Eagle Scouts in attendance will have the opportunity to connect with fellow Eagles from around the region. To RSVP, sign up as a sponsor, or for more information, contact the Bucktail Council Service Center, 209 First Street, DuBois, at 814-371-5650. The Bucktail Council is the local council of the Boy Scouts of America, with headquarters in DuBois. The Bucktail Council serves Elk, Jefferson, Clearfield and Northern Centre Counties.

Rescue crews spent about an hour early this morning looking for two adults and four Boys Scouts on the North Country Trail in Cherry Grove Township. One of the adults was suffering from dehydration, and crews used GPS to find them. The call came in at around midnight. Crews found them at around 1 a.m. Emergency medical personnel took care of the dehydrated man.

Great Main Street Clean Up - Saturday, April 24, 10 am – 1 pm Register at Grace Lutheran Church, Mechanic Street (receive vest, gloves and trash bags) Refreshments provided The event will consist of litter pick up in Main Street Historic District and Project Pride Elm Street Neighborhood. Sponsored by Bradford Main Street Program/Elm Street Project. Boy Scouting for Good - Saturday, April 24, 9am – 12pm Parkview and Walmart The Boy Scouts of America are collecting non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Food Pantry Chamber Chat - Tuesday, April 27, 5-6:30 pm Sports Café, 48 Davis Street An informal informational meeting and networking opportunity to discuss and acquaint you with chamber benefits. FREE and open to BACC members and prospective members. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres provided. Please RSVP to BACC office 814.338.7115 or email info@bradfordchamber.com “Parenting is One Tough Job” Symposium - Wednesday, April 28, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm University of Pittsburgh Bradfo...

The Senate today adopted a Senate Resolution introduced by Senator Bob Robbins (R-Crawford) marking the centennial anniversary of the Boys Scouts of America. Senate Resolution 230 honors the Boys Scouts for its 100 years of service while creating a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America's youth 'When we think about the basic principles promoted by the Boys Scouts, we can see that positive morals and self-responsibility have not disappeared," Senator Robbins said. "The young men in Scouting prove that they can avoid the negative influences of society, but also that they have the mettle within themselves to be positive role models for their peers. "Scouting is about teamwork and self-reliance," Senator Robbins continued. "It is about bold confidence, backed by knowledge. And, of course, Scouting is about planning and preparedness. Those six qualities – teamwork, self-reliance, confidence, knowledge, planning and p...

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jack's wife and family. This was a man who learned the lessons of service to country first as an Eagle Scout and then in service as a U.S. Marine. He continued that tradition as the longest serving U.S. Representative from the State of Pennsylvania. Sadly, I believe he approached that mark this week. He will be mourned and his expertise will be missed in the Commonwealth." ~~ Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson

Representative Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Forest/McKean) (bottom right) welcomes Scout Master Kevin Bonner (top left), scout leaders and current members of the Chief Cornplanter Council of the Boys Scouts of America to the House floor—moments after Rapp’s resolution commemorating the council’s 95th anniversary unanimously passed the state House on Monday. Founded in 1913, the Chief Cornplanter Council holds the distinction of America’s oldest continuously existing Boy Scouts council and presently serves roughly 1,000 Boy Scouts throughout both Warren and McKean counties. ( Photo Courtesy of House Republican Public Relations )