In February 2019, when the Boy Scouts of America welcomed girls to join its Cub Scout (ages 5-10) and Scouts (ages 11-17) programs, it began to see more girls — who for many years watched their brothers — join the ranks.

The Boy Scouts of America officially allowed girls to join its signature group renaming the organization as “Scouts BSA.”

John Brkic of the Great Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America said over the past two years, the council staff and volunteers have helped found over 20 troops for girls throughout Mahoning, Trumbull, Medina, Northern Wayne, Portage and Summit counties.

Read more in Monday’s Vindicator.