THOMPSONTOWN — Juniata County once had close to 10 active scout troops, including one of the earliest and largest, Licking Creek. Today, only two remain — Thompsontown and McAlisterville. The decline has been gradual but unmistakable, mirroring a national trend as families juggle increasingly crowded schedules. Sports, music, schoolwork and constant travel often leave little room for anything else. But for Samantha Randolph, of Port Royal, a longtime scout mom, the idea of scouting fading away is more than a statistic — it’s a loss she feels deeply. A program that fits ...