Some local girl scouts learn what it takes to be a leader.
The scouts are taking part in a three day leadership journey that uses activities to teach them the skills they need to be successful. The event focuses on working as a team. It began Friday with outdoor team activities.
"I think for the girls it's making friends. They learn the skills. They make new friends. A lot of these girls didn't even know each other when they got here and a lot of them were exchanging numbers...
Be on the lookout for Girl Scouts as they start selling some of the most famous cookies around.
Whether it's Tag-a-longs, Thin Mints or Samoas this time of year Girl Scouts have your favorites.
Saturday, they kicked off their annual cookie drive in a fun way by having a cookie recipe relay, making a craft to show their selling goal and even a cookie tasting.
"Part of the proceeds will stay in the troops," said Regional Director Kendra O'Reilly. "The other...
Two girl scouts are hoping to put a smile on the faces of suffering children.
Paige Stillion and Jasmine Jewell are working on their Girl Scout Silver Award but they aren't simply focused on achieving recognition, they also want to help burn victims. Their goal is to raise funds for burn unit patients and raise awareness for fire safety. They came up with the idea after local girl Payten Newell was badly burned in an accident last June.
"We"ve spent a lot of hours...
Area Girl Scouts are giving back to the community...
The Heart of Muskingum Service Unit gathered at Zanesville High School on Saturday to continue the organization's 100 year anniversary. Service Unit Manager Debbie Poulton said the celebration focused on ways to serve others.
"We have Salvation Army, that we're doing the craft bags for the people there. We have bookmarks and everything for the residents of Cedar Hill. And we have, just, we're trying to give back for 100...
Girl Scouts hit the century-old mark this month and the celebration continues...
Girl Scouts from the River Valley Service Unit recognized the milestone with a birthday tea party Saturday afternoon. Service Unit Co-Manager Joy French said the organization celebrates its birthday like anyone else would.
"They're making friendship knots and they're making paper dolls that are in a traditional uniform. They brought gifts with them to donate as part of the birthday party that...
A well-known organization celebrates 100 years...
Girl Scouts of the USA hit the century old mark Monday. Regional Director Kendra O'Reilly said 100 years is a big deal for them, and she's glad that local Girl Scouts could celebrate together.
"Today we've invited local girls, alumni, people who have been Girl Scouts in the past, and community members to come join us to celebrate our 100th anniversary," said O'Reilly.
Girls participated in games and activities...
A girl scout's good deed is going a long way.
Seven-year-old Julia Gantzer wanted to do something special for our men and women serving overseas in Afghanistan. Her mother Sarah said Julia asked her girl scout troop to raise enough money for 100 boxes of cookies, but then she had another idea.
"I wanted to talk to the pawn stars," said Julia.
Julia wrote a letter to the television show "Pawn Stars", and the cast agreed to donate $2,000 to the...
Anyone can be a father, but it takes a man to be a Dad...That is what one group of men proved to their children on Saturday afternoon..
Forever Dads celebrated their 8th annual All Star Dads Day. The non-profit organization, aims to help men develop positive relationships with their children, family and community.
"And so today, we are celebrating Father's Day, men who choose to truly be connected in the lives of their children," said Lemon. "Giving them...
While often seen delivering cookies, today Girl Scouts were sending them further than normal.
Boxes of cookies were unloaded today at Operation Spirit, where they will then be shipped to troops overseas. Even at a young age, they know the importance of helping.
Here's what they had to say when asked why they sell cookies. "To help people, to help soldiers."
Melodie Pittman of Operation Spirit says that the community outreach is overwhelming. Besides helping, she...
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