Making sweat feel spiritual didn’t start with SoulCycle

Each January, Americans collectively atone for yet another celebratory season of indulgence. Some proclaim sobriety for 'Dry January.' Others use the dawn of a new year to focus on other forms of self-improvement, like taking up meditation or a new skin care routine.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1785, Jean-Pierre Blanchard and John Jeffries crossed the English Channel in a balloon.In 1927, the first commercial trans-Atlantic telephone call was made between London and New York City.In 1955, Marian Anderson made her debut at New York's Metropolitan Opera House, becoming the first African...

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGOShown firing up the home crowd during a break in action at the Clinton Shootout Tournament were Clinton High School cheerleaders Angel Hernandez, Morgendee Meacham, Jayme Robinson and Melissa McGuire.● Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month found posters featuring startling facts...

How our city government works

Clinton’s City Charter spells out all the rules for our council-manager form of government – which we believe is the best fit for communities our size.The City Council is in charge of appointing and removing the city manager and enacting municipal legislation.

Friend included only in major celebrations

DEAR HARRIETTE: I noticed something peculiar about one of my old friends; she invites me to major celebrations such as milestone birthdays, bridal showers, weddings and baby showers, but never for any small get-togethers like a girls' night out or dinner party. This has been bothering me lately.

Over-the-counter nasal spray helps sinuses

Hello again, dear readers, and welcome to the monthly letters column. The holidays are over, and we hope that, in the midst of it all, you were able to take a moment to relax and unwind.

Remember hysteria over Trump’s tax returns?

On Dec. 30, as Washington shut down for the Christmas-New Year holidays and Republicans prepared to take over the House of Representatives, Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee, in their final days of power, released copies of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns from 2015 through...

Weighted blankets can help you with sleep

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: My niece got me a weighted blanket for my birthday, which she says helps you sleep. I admit I was skeptical, but I used it for a month, and she may be right. Instead of waking up a few times at night, I sleep right through.

Murdered youth can live on in memory, in peace

DEAR HARRIETTE: Tragically, one of my nephew's best friends was recently murdered while he was on the job.Someone just came up to him and shot him for no reason. And he got away.This young man had so much to look forward to.

Remember to keep a light burning

Here’s a New Year’s resolution: Support Ukraine. Stop Putin. Kyiv needs all the essential weapons of war – tanks and missiles, howitzers and drones. But it also needs less obvious weapons, from diesel-powered generators to long-lasting lightbulbs.Yes, lightbulbs.