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’ve recently been diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer. The prognosis isn’t good, but right now I feel OK and haven’t changed my daily life. My husband is here for me, and we are considering possible treatment plans. I haven’t told my daughter yet. Truthfully, I don’t ...

Dear Heloise: I spray cooking oil on my lawn mower blades to keep grass from sticking to them. I don’t use motor oil since it can kill my grass if it drips on the lawn. -- Dan W., in Tennessee HOT DOG TIP Dear Heloise: For those who serve hot dogs and those who like to eat them, I would ...

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 Marshall farmers market, 7:30 a.m. to noon, ...

Geneaology club meeting Nov. 3 The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. The gathering is open to anyone interested in talking about their family history research and those interested in genealogy. Light ...

Dear Heloise: Joyce M., in Fayetteville, Tennessee, had a good idea about shutting off the water if you are going to be away from your home for an extended period of time. An easier way to do this is to locate the water shut-off valve that should be at or very near the water meter inside of you ...