It is reported that the game of volleyball was created in the United States in 1895 by William G. Morgan. Mr. Morgan was the physical director of the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Mr. Morgan aimed to create a game for businessmen that required less physical contact than basketball. He ...

Our 2026 winter season of snowmobiling is now here in our wonderful Upper Peninsula. Today, let us again review some history and some safety tips regarding this great winter activity. Regarding safety, be aware that today's high-powered modern snowmobiles used throughout the U.P. can achieve ...

WASHINGTON — For many children, the experience of getting their first pair of glasses is an inevitable milestone, the first in a lifetime of visits to the eye doctor. But what if those lenses could actually help preserve the child's vision and reduce the chances for more serious eye ...

One of the most important things I have ever learned in my life is summarized in this following short statement: "We live by choice, not by chance." Be aware that we all have been given this amazing ability to choose what we think about, and it is always so very important that we choose to have ...

NEW YORK — While reflecting on what we're thankful for during the holiday season, we often focus on the external: the company of loved ones. The nourishment of a shared meal. The homes in which we gather. But how often do we turn the lens of gratitude toward ourselves? It's fairly ...

NEW YORK — When Jennifer Austin met Molly in second grade, they quickly became best friends. They giggled through classes until the teacher separated them, inspiring them to come up with their own language. They shared sleepovers and went on each other's family vacations. But they gradually ...