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 AA (Book study), 8 a.m., Open Door Church, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: If I am taking vitamin A, what is a reasonable dose? I have seen reports that taking too much can cause liver damage, but nobody says how much is a problem. -- M.E.B. Answer: I think many media sources avoid the complexity of the issue. The preferred unit to describe doses of ...

Dear Heloise: A lot of people will be taking a backpacking trip this summer, and as a veteran of many backpacking trips over a number of years, I have a few hints for backpackers: -- Invest in a good compass, a GPS device that is designed for outdoor travel, and a personal locator beacon. If ...

Dear Annie: My sister lives across the country and recently lost her husband. She doesn’t have much of a support system nearby, and she’s not in good health and can’t get around well at all. She can barely take care of herself, never mind her little dog. Her home has serious issues ...

New Materials at the Marshall-Lyon County Library Fiction Barclay, Linwood. Whistle Gray, Shelley Shepard. Unshaken King, Stephen. Never Flinch McMorris, Kristina. The Girls of Good Fortune Morelli, Laura. The Keeper of Lost Art Roberts, Nora. Hidden Nature Clinton, Bill & ...

Dear Annie: I have a frustrating problem with my mother. I’m 40 years old, but she still treats me like I’m a teenager. She expects me to answer every call immediately and freaks out if I’m unavailable, often roping in my cousin to text me if I don’t respond since my mom doesn’t know ...