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Boy Scouts host induction for Greensburg Scout House
Boy Scout Troop 211 and Cub Scout Pack 210 will induct their new Scout House on Sunday, Aug. 15. The dedication will occur from 2 to 4 p.m. at 219 West Florida Ave. in Greensburg. Refreshments will be served.

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New Cabin For Scouting Another Step For Greensburg
A new building for Scouts has opened in Greensburg, three years after a tornado demolished the old one and much of the town.

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Local News
The Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad responded to an Aberdeen business Tuesday after an employee discovered a piece of drug paraphernalia that resembled a pipe bomb. Aberdeen Sgt. Art Laur said officers responded at about 2:30 p.m. to the 1900 block of Sumner Avenue where the device had been…

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A CENTURY OF SCOUTING
In the dark, it seemed hours away, but Maverick Jennings knew he just had to make it to sunrise. Determined to earn his wilderness survival merit badge with his Boy Scout troop, Jennings carried a loaded fanny pack filled with the minimum necessities to endure a night outdoors.

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Local News
The Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad responded to an Aberdeen business Tuesday after an employee discovered a piece of drug paraphernalia that resembled a pipe bomb. Aberdeen Sgt. Art Laur said officers responded at about 2:30 p.m. to the 1900 block of Sumner Avenue where the device had been…

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Heath News: Get out, about tonight for Mopar Super Cruise
Are you ready to see some classic cars? If you weren’t able to get out to see them Friday night, tonight is your final opportunity. This evening is the much anticipated Mopar Super Cruise.

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NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 8 August 2010
All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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Area Council Jamboree begins this week
The boys are back in town, the Boy Scouts that is, as the Nevada Area Council has its Boy Scouts of America (BSA) 100th Anniversary Jamboree at the Churchill County Fairgrounds Thursday-Saturday.

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News by location
Get local and national news updates via E-mail. Cheers to Ellie Fleishman and Nan Goldwasser and their committee for bringing back the Beth Israel annual yard sale. Their efforts were greatly appreciated. We look forward to next year’s sale on April 10!

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Cub Scouts at Peter’s Rock
PH0730_Cub Scouts Peter’s Rock.JPG Credit:  Courtesy of Nancy Yeager Caption:  The boys of Cub Scout Packs 803 and 810, along with their siblings, hiked up to the top of Peter’s Rock after postponing the hike due to the torrential storms that came through town Wednesday night. While at the peak, they identified many of the landmarks, such as New Haven Harbor, the wind turbine in New Haven and …

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Scouts mark 100th year
There will be no chance to earn the Boredom Merit Badge at this week’s Boy Scout 2010 Centennial Jamboree at the Churchill County Fairgrounds in Fallon.

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NEWS RELEASE: Boy Scouts hold Centennial event
Scouts and leaders from 33 central Missouri counties will attend The Power of Scouting.

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Anger as flowers are stolen from boy’s grave
HEARTLESS thieves have stolen graveside flowers left in loving memory of an 11-year-old boy. Distraught relatives of Scott Fanning, who died 12 years ago in a tragic accident, fear the impressive bouquets may have been taken to give to someone or to sell.

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Boy Scout Troop Number 7 of Fairfield
Members of Boy Scout Troop Number 7 of Fairfield, their families and troop leaders donated their time on Saturday, Nov. 28, to plant more than 500 daffodil bulbs as part of the West Essex Beautification Project. The project is made possible by the support of West Essex families.

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News in Pictures: After 90 Days, Search for Justice Continues
Members of the November 23 Movement gathered on Tuesday at the Boy Scout Monument in Quezon City to mark the 3rd month commemoration of the Ampatuan Massacre, which claimed 58 lives including journalists and other innocent civilians.

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