Dear Heloise: I am writing on the topic of donating yearbooks as a former board member of a local historical society. Please advise your readers to contact the historical society (or library) first to see if they are seeking yearbooks. Many historical societies or libraries may already have a ...

Dear Annie: I might be in love with my sister-in-law. Or to put it more accurately, I think I might be in love with my deceased wife’s sister. I’m not sure if we’re still truly in-laws anymore. My wife died in a car accident three years ago. Our son was only 11 months old, so he won’t ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 90 years old and cannot sleep at night. I have tried taking two or three times the dosage of most over-the-counter drugs to no avail. A doctor put me on a prescription medicine, but it didn’t work. Is there an alternative, or must I spend the rest of my life sleepless? -- ...

The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Household Hazardous Waste Facility open 8 ...

Dear Annie: I’m 28 and have been dating my boyfriend, “Marcus,” for a little over a year. He’s kind, funny, responsible -- and everyone in my life seems to adore him. The problem is, I don’t think I’m in love with him. I’ve been trying to figure out if it’s just a rough patch ...

Dear Heloise: Adding salt to coffee is a well-known way that some people have traditionally reduced its bitterness, but this is a bad idea for several reasons. It may aggravate or cause high blood pressure. It can also cause fluid retention, bloating, weight gain, poor sleep quality, excessive ...