Baseball is as American as apple pie. The sport began in Cooperston New York in the mid 1800s when Abner Doubleday came up with the idea. It was not until 1846 that the first official game took place in Hoboken New Jersey. Since it’s humble beginnings it has grown to be know as America’s pastime. […]
Category: Special Assignment
Special Assignment Report for 06/22/2024 – Life Choices Center – Mentoring Men
Life Choices Center of Binghamton began serving the community in 1991 and has a mission to serve women and men before, during and after unplanned pregnancy. The Center held it’s fourth annual Community Giveaway yesterday. This event offered baby clothing and accessories, furniture and diapers to parents in need who might not normally qualify for […]
Special Assignment Report for 06/15/2024 – Interfaith Pathways and Summer Camps
With longer and warmer days of summer and school break well underway, children and youth have more free time on their hands. For many this is a good thing, for others, it leads to a struggle to stay out of mischief.I’m Clint Gregory.
Special Assignment Report for 06/08/2024 – Vietnam Traveling Wall
We have several specific days to remember military members annually. May has Armed Forces day, recognizing those who are currently serve in the US Armed Forces…and on the last Thursday of May, we observe Memorial Day to pay tribute to those brave souls who died while fighting for the freedoms we hold dear. Veterans are […]
Special Assignment Report for 06/01/2024 – CHAP
Many people see homeschooling as “alternative” education, but a look at history finds that it is other education systems that are the real, newer, alternative educational methods. Up until the early 1900s, education usually took place in the home with parents teaching children the three “R”s…as well as most life skills. Reading, Writing and Arithmatic […]
Special Assignment Report for 05/25/24 Memorial Day/Vietnam Traveling Wall
Monday, May 27th, will be the one hundred, fifty-sixth observance of Memorial Day in the United States. The Veteran’s Affairs department says that the first observance was held three years after the Civil War ended and was initially called “Decoration Day.” I’m Clint Gregory.
Special Assignment Report for 05/18/24 – CIT
May is national mental health awareness month. Due to the rise of mental health concerns across the nation, the chance of engaging with someone in a moment of crisis has increased and is a matter of concern for first responders. WPEL’s Clint Gregory with more.
Special Assignment Report For 5/11/24 – Interfaith Educational Classes
Interfaith of Susquehanna County has the motto “providing help and hope for Susquehanna County.” One of the ways the organization strives to fulfil this motto is through educational classes.WPEL’s Clint Gregory with more
Special Assignment Report for 5/4/24 – National Day of Prayer
Prayer has long been recognized by leaders in the history of America, it did not; however, have an official day of observance in the nation until 1952 when President Harry S. Truman proclaimed July 4th as the National Day of Prayer. WPEL’s Clint Gregory has more
Special Assignment Report For 4/27/24 – CEF
Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Christian ministry that has a goal of seeing every child around the globe reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. WPEL’s Clint Gregory has more.
