Each year charitable organizations around the world solicit donations with the promise of meeting the needs of the less fortunate as they strive to raise people out of poverty, provide training in skills that empower or just minister to those in the most dire circumstances. But can you be sure that the efforts of an […]
Category: Special Assignment
Special Assignment Report for 09/14/24 – Montrose Bicentennial Celebration
Nestled in the heart of the Endless Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania lies the borough of Montrose. The first settler, Revolutionary War officer, Captain Bartlett Hinds, came to the area in 1800 and the community began to grow with the original township plan set about 12 years before incorporation in 1824 with the name Montrose.I’m Clint […]
Special Assignment Report for 09/07/24 – CIT – Suicide Prevention
September is National Suicide Prevention month and September 8th through the 14th is National Suicide Prevention Week with the 10th of September recognized worldwide as Suicide prevention day. I’m Clint Gregory
Special Assignment Report for 08/31/24 – Montrose Christian Writer’s Conference
The dream of writing a best selling novel is not as prevalent as it once was; however, many people still have an interest in writing for profit or as a legacy item for their children or grandchildren. The Montrose Christian Writer’s Conference is an annual event held at the Montrose Bible Conference that offers instruction […]
Special Assignment Report for 08/24/24 – Salt Springs Park – Deer Management
Seven miles north of Montrose Pennsylvania lies the 405 acre Salt Springs State Park. Coming up next week, the park is offering a course on managing deer populations and the effect that may have on the spread of chronic wasting disease…or CWD. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, chronic wasting disease is a fatal neurological […]
Special Assignment Report for 08/03/24 – Life Choices Center
Though summer is still in the air, school and college days are fast approaching. Many non-profit organizations are holding Back to School events to provide school supplies, clothing and other essentials for less fortunate members of the community…but one organization hopes to simply raise awareness of their services to the students of Binghamton Highschool and […]
Special Assignment Report for 07/27/24 – Harford Fair
Each year across our fair Commonwealth, agricutural expositions, Carnivals and other outdoor activities pop up in the late summer or early fall. Susquehanna County is no different than other rural counties and draws members of communities far and wide to the Harford Fair grounds for one of the most popular fairs in the region.I’m Clint […]
Special Assignment Report for 07/20/24 – Montrose Blueberry Festival
Blueberry production in the unites states is a significant component of the country’s agriculture sector; however, only 8 states produce the sweet-tart berry commercially. At the top of the list is Washington State followed closely by Oregon and Georgia. Though Pennsylvania and New York do not take any of the top spots, blueberries and the […]
Special Assignment Report for 07/13/24 – Salt Springs Park – History
With Summer in full swing, many people are searching for ways to find fun and educational activities for the family. The state of Pennsylvania offers 124 state parks with more than 300,000 acres for outdoor recreational activities ranging from picnicking and hiking to hunting, boating and fishing…and even nature classes. I’m Clint Gregory
Special Assignment Report for 07/06/2024 – CHAP and Special Needs Students
The Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania…or CHAP…recently held a conference in Elizabethtown to provide information, training and resources for parents who are already or may be considering homeschooling, as an option for their family. CHAP convention planning members say there are a number of reasons a parent may consider homeschooling. I’m Clint Gregory
