A 9-year-old Assaria boy receives a heroism award after saving his sister from a burning house. Arian Richard was honored by the Boy Scouts of America this week for rescuing his sister after their home near Assaria caught fire in October. Arian, who was 8-years-old at the time, was woke by smoke as his father, Anthony Richard, worked in an outside building on a remodeling project. After making his way through the house and finding the fire in the kitchen, Arian went back for his two-year old sister, Aubrey.

FRENCHTOWN- Five Boy Scouts who's calm thinking helped save the lives of three hunters overcome with carbon monoxide poisoning in a remote corner of Southwest Montana are being honored for their life-saving efforts. Brett Butler, Carl Saunders, and Randy Cook were overcome by the fumes while they were hunting with their sons in the Medicine Lodge country in November 2010. A heater in the men's tent malfunctioned, filling the shelter with toxic fumes overnight.

FRENCHTOWN- Five Boy Scouts who's calm thinking helped save the lives of three hunters overcome with carbon monoxide poisoning in a remote corner of Southwest Montana are being honored for their life-saving efforts. Brett Butler, Carl Saunders, and Randy Cook were overcome by the fumes while they were hunting with their sons in the Medicine Lodge country in November 2010. A heater in the men's tent malfunctioned, filling the shelter with toxic fumes overnight.

As keynote speaker for the Eagle Scout and Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Jan. 21, Bybee said the spirit of volunteerism is prevalent in the Gila Valley. "When I came into town, I noticed there were a few things that have changed, but some things will never change," Bybee said, referring to the local scouting program. The spirit of inspiration to instill a sense of honor and duty to "God and country" still remains strong in the families, leaders and volunteers of the community, he said.

HOUSTON, Jan 31, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Eagle Scout Association of the Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is hosting an Eagle Scout Gathering to recognize the new 2011-12 Class of Eagle Scouts, exceptional Eagle Scout Service Projects, and Eagle Scout alumni on Wednesday, Feb. 29. Keynote speaker Michael E. Fossum, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut and Distinguished Eagle Scout, will share his experiences and describe how his involvement in Scouting shaped his character and led to a commitment to a life of service.

The 37th annual show will be held Sunday through Feb. 10 and is expected to draw about 750 Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts and leaders, representing 25 scouting units. The theme this year is "Scouting: Fun, Travel, Adventure" to give children that needed boost to drop the remote control and get outdoors.

As an Eagle Scout and current leader of Cub Scout Pack 283, Brent Read fully knows the Boy Scouts of America's motto, "Be Prepared." But after spending a recent night stranded in unfavorable conditions in the forest, Read now puts more meaning into those two simple words.

Take a soft block of pinewood. Put some wheels on it that you grease with graphite and what do you have? The beginnings of a beloved work of art and engineering: a Pinewood Derby race car. For generations, young boys in Cub Scouts — with help from their dads, moms and other relatives — have made and raced these handmade cars during the quiet winter months. This year, 1,400 Burlington County boys are now participating in the Pinewood Derby at various pack meetings throughout the county.