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Pittsburgh, PA (March 12, 2020) -- Good Afternoon Scouting Family, The health, safety and well-being of our Scouts, Leaders, families, and staff is our number-one priority. As COVID-19 (coronavirus) and its impact continues to evolve, we are cognizant of the growing...

TO: Our Scouting FamilyFROM: Laurel Highlands Council Key ThreeDATE: February 18, 2020SUBJECT: An Important Update from the Laurel Highlands CouncilLINK TO: General FAQ, Whiteboard video, Milestones page Dear Scouting Community, Today, the...

Pittsburgh, PA (February 18, 2020) – Over the past 30 years, the Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America has honored a wide array of individuals, institutions, and even local businesses for their service to Scouting by presenting them with the Whitney M. Young...

Pittsburgh, PA (January 1, 2020) -- On Thursday, January 30, 2020, the board of directors of the Laurel Highlands Council (LHC) approved the sale of Camp Twin Echo, located in New Florence, PA. The sale of the property is expected to close by the end of May. Tony...

PITTSBURGH, PA – September 23, 2019 Dear Laurel Highlands Scouters, I want to make you aware that late last week we were informed that the National Council, Scouting America, is considering a fee increase for 2020. While the fee increase would be effective...

Pittsburgh, PA (December 9, 2019) -- The Board of Directors of the Laurel Highland Council met on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, to discuss the 2020 Council operating budget.  The Board determined that based upon operational deficits and reduced usage of Camp Twin...

PITTSBURGH, PA – September 23, 2019 Dear Laurel Highlands Council Scouters, Thank you for your leadership, time and effort devoted to Scouting. Our program would not be what it is without the dedicated men and women who pass along our aims of character...

Pittsburgh, PA – The Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council is delighted to recognize our 2019 Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award winners, Thomas Blank and the Pittsburgh-based law firm of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott, at the 30th Annual Awards Dinner, which will be...

PITTSBURGH, PA – October 2, 2018 – The volunteer Board of Directors of the Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council as part of its efforts to increase and enhance programs and services has approved a Master Camp Plan. This plan was part of the continuing...

PITTSBURGH, PA – Field & Stream, one of the nation’s top outdoor retailers, and the Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America, the number one youth outdoor adventure program in Pennsylvania, today announced they have entered a one-year, exclusive sponsorship...