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.
Category: Special Assignment
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.
Special Assignment Report For 4/20/24 – Interfaith Expanding Rural Services
Interfaith of Susquehanna County came to Montrose 30 years ago. The not-for-profit organization was brought to Susquehanna County by the Interfaith in Tunkhanock after realizing there was a need to be closer to those in need in the further reaches of Susquehanna County.WPEL’s Clint Gregory has more.
Special Assignment Report For 4/13/24 – Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall
An upcoming event that falls on the heels of International Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day is hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 357 in coordination with American Legion Post 357 in Hallstead, Pennsylvania. From June 12-16, they will be presenting the travelling Vietnam Memorial Wall. WPEL’s Clint Gregory has more.
