ISHPEMING — The Friends of the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library are requesting donations of gently used books for their upcoming book sale, to be held in the middle of April. Children’s books are always in demand as well as modern fiction and nonfiction. Textbooks and encyclopedias will ...

Personal Legacy Workshops offered MARQUETTE — From 6-8 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Dandelion Cottage Room, the Peter White Public Library will be hosting the third of three drop-in Personal Legacy Workshops with Heather Mlsna. In this third workshop, Heather will focus on editing, revising ...

MARQUETTE — The Superior Health Foundation is now accepting large grant applications for its Indigent Care Fund. SHF will award funding at its spring grant celebration in mid April. Grant requests cannot exceed $5,000. Eligibility information and online application forms are available on ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I decided a couple of years ago that we wanted to live a simpler, slower-paced life. We decided to get rid of our TV, tablets and social media accounts and trade our smartphones in for flip phones, among other changes. Since then we have been focusing more on our ...

Dear Annie: At what point does a child quit trying to have a relationship with her mother? Is it natural for a mother to have to call her firstborn every single time before she calls another child? I have tried for years to have a relaxed and friendly relationship with my mother. We come from a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a “burning tongue.” I’ve had it since my 40s. I’m now 84 years old. I could cook an egg on my tongue. It never goes away. I once mentioned this to my doctor, but she just shook her head and didn’t have a clue. I’m convinced I’ll never know what causes this. ...

Volunteer opportunities available for willing people of all ages in Marquette County. Persons 55 or older can learn about these and other possibilities in their community by calling 315-2607 — the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Younger potential volunteers should contact the agencies ...

Q: My mom is in her late 80s and needs assisted living care, but her assets are insufficient to cover the cost. My older sister and I are tightening our belts to help out. Our other (younger) sister and her husband say they can’t contribute due to lack of financial resources. But they both ...

Dear Readers: Is your dog an “OUTSIDE DOG”? He shouldn’t be. Dogs are pack animals, and they want to be with us. Yes, a dog can track muddy footprints inside, may have an occasional accident and may scamper up on the couch during a thunderstorm, but that’s why paper toweling was ...

Ask the Fool Companies and Their Stock Prices Q: Do companies want their stock prices to be high? — B.H., Dothan, Alabama A: In general, yes. But understand that when people buy shares of a company’s stock, those proceeds go to whoever sold the shares, not to the company. Companies ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Information for the Community Calendar should be submitted in writing, including the phone number of a contact person, no later than one week before the event. Mail to The Mining Journal, Attention: Newsroom/Community Calendar, Box 430, Marquette, MI 49855; fax to 906-228-2617; ...

The Peter White Public Library’s book club, Klava Klub, meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Contrast Coffee at 600 N. Third St. All are invited to grab a cuppa and discuss sci-fi novels, old and new. In between meetings, try one of these new selections. “In Artemis: ...

Dear Annie: I have been married to the same man for almost 40 years. We have two beautiful children, who have happy lives and their own careers and families. My husband is highly successful and respected in his profession. He has some wonderful qualities. For example, he’s hardworking and a ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Information for the Community Calendar should be submitted in writing, including the phone number of a contact person, no later than one week before the event. Mail to The Mining Journal, Attention: Newsroom/Community Calendar, Box 430, Marquette, MI 49855; fax to 906-228-2617; ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Information for the Community Calendar should be submitted in writing, including the phone number of a contact person, no later than one week before the event. Mail to The Mining Journal, Attention: Newsroom/Community Calendar, Box 430, Marquette, MI 49855; fax to 906-228-2617; ...

Little Lake Legion fish fry set LITTLE LAKE — American Legion Post 349 in Little Lake will have a fish fry from 4-7 p.m. Friday. The choices on the menu are walleye, whitefish (baked or fried), perch, cod (baked or fried), 21-piece shrimp, fantail shrimp or a combo fish platter. All ...

Dear Annie: I was raised in a home with strict values. I was to dress modestly and not have sex before marriage, etc. I married, raised a family and have been devoted to my religion, family and country. I am now 68 years old and find I enjoy something I never considered before. I now enjoy ...

MARQUETTE — From 6-8 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Dandelion Cottage Room, the Peter White Public Library will be hosting the third of three drop-in Personal Legacy Workshops with Heather Mlsna. In this third workshop, Heather will focus on editing, revising and rewriting with consideration given to ...

USDA assistance apps due Feb. 15 EAST LANSING — Michigan farmers and forest owners who submit applications by Feb. 15 will be considered for the current selection for U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation financial assistance. Conservation financial assistance is available for ...

Dear Annie: I just received an invitation to a wedding that I’ve been told will be lavish. The woman is in her 50s, and the man is in his 60s, and they have been together for over a decade, so they have requested no gifts other than monetary contributions to their honeymoon. They have ...