Publish an obituary in Hometown Focus

WHAT IS PUBLISHED FOR FREE:

  • HTF will publish a full obituary and a photo (if desired) on our website free of charge.
  • HTF will publish an abbreviated obituary (no photos) in the print edition of the newspaper free of charge.

HOW TO PAY FOR A FULL OBITURARY:

  • A full obituary and a photo (if desired) published in the print edition of the newspaper is charged by the column inch.
  • Once HTF receives the obituary, photo and your request for a full obituary, we will provide you with the cost prior to publication.
  • Payment is due prior to publication and can be handled by phone if paying with a credit card.

The deadline for submission of the print edition obituaries (both full and abbreviated) is first thing Thursday morning, although sooner is always better.

Please email: editor@htfnews.us

Corey’s Corner (of Lundgren’s)



Once again we’re heading into the peak heat of the year, making it the most important time to have your vehicles A/C system checked. Your A/C system is sensitive to humidity and dirt and having your A/C system checked over can find simple things that may be preventing peak performance. Simple things such as: a dirty cabin air filter preventing […]

Business Reports: Cash Flow Statement



The Cash Flow Statement answers the question: “If I made (lost) all this money, where did it go and why am I still here?” It reflects all the cash that came into and went out of the business throughout the year. It combines data found on both the Balance Sheet and the Income Statement. Jennifer Pontinen is a Business Consultant […]

An opportunity too important to ignore




Many years ago, on a blustery September morning somewhere along a two-lane road in the Arizona desert, I made a discovery that haunts me to this day. The year was 1967. I was on leave from the military, traveling with my dad on his furniture truck, running across country, headed for San Francisco. We had driven late the night before […]

Wage Subsidy Program:

Local businesses save on new hires


VIRGINIA – These days, small businesses need all the help they can get. Many are struggling to meet payroll and avoid layoffs. But there are small businesses in our region, capable of growth, who need to hire a few more people to achieve their long-term goals. In the past year, many of these growing small businesses have taken advantage of […]

Dr. Robert Rutka: Family Practice Doctor Comes “Home”




VIRGINIA – When Dr. Rutka first came to Virginia, there was an article or an ad, I can’t remember which, in the local paper that explained Rutka’s philosophy of patient care. Dorothy Unger, CFNP, was also featured. I liked that their emphasis was on getting to know and understand their patients and treating them more holistically. I beat a path […]

Tales from the road: My Chainsaw Gig




I don’t recall how it happened, but I’m suffering a sprained wrist. Wrapped in an ace bandage I head down the trail, chainsaw in one hand, gas and oil in the other. With just a little over 1/8 mile hike ahead of me to get to the tree that fell over the trail I realize this is going to be […]

Schedule Of Events For MERRITT DAYS 2010



Wednesday, August 11th: PIE, ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND BAND CONCERT 6:30 p.m.: At the Downtown City Park, sponsored by the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in city of Mt. Iron. The 5 Seasoned Brass Quintet Concert will begin at 6:30 in the park. Come and enjoy a family evening with an outdoor concert, ice cream. Bring your chair and enjoy the […]

MY SHOPPING FROM NIGHTMARE FROM HELL



I abhor clothes shopping but sometimes one simply must do it. Usually I get myself into a pickle and am shopping for something I need, right now, today. For instance, something for a wedding that begins in six hours – never mind that I have known for months that this day would come. This is asking for trouble, and I […]

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc.



Your community needs you on August 10 PRIMARY ELECTION What exactly is a primary election? Think of the primary like the playoffs—it’s the first step in determining who will be on the ballot in the general election. By voting in the primary, you help determine who will make important decisions about jobs, schools, and community development. Who are the candidates […]

VIRGINIA CITY BAND 2010 RECAP



V IRGINIA – Even though Thursday, July 15th, was the date of the last Virginia City Band concert of the year, the tradition of these weekly performances still lives on in its many loyal members and audiences. Unfortunately the band season for the year has come to an end, so here is a look back on the highlights of this […]