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

Airborne

advent 2010


The first man next to me in the plane was younger than I, and taller – which was awkward for him, as we were sitting in the bulkhead (the first row in the economy class). After exchanging a few remarks about our seats, a conversation got started. He was travelling back East after spending time with his family in St. […]

Everyone knows my dog’s birthday




For three years, beginning in 1974, I had a Duluth News Tribune newspaper route in Biwabik that covered north Fourth and Fifth Avenues. My brother Andy also had a route which covered north Sixth Avenue. A person can learn a lot about a community by walking its streets at 4:30 a.m. every day for three years. Every street in Biwabik […]

BEWARE OF OLD DOGS

BEARING BAD TRICKS


My granddad was an avid coon hunter. Any coon hunter knows that the best way to train a pup to hunt is to let it hunt with an old dog. The key to success lies in taking care to only let the pup hunt with the best adult dogs so it doesn’t pick up bad habits. My first full time […]

Business Bits




De-cluttering your desk will help de-clutter your mind and help you gain time. Act on requests immediately rather than letting papers or emails pile up. If it’s something you know you are never going to read – toss it! If it is important – act on it! If it needs to be filed – file it! Jennifer Pontinen is a […]

Ernie Mitchell’s TEN SECOND TIP

The Ten-Second Marketing Tip That Works

If you’ve got a good product a strong liberal guarantee will increase your sales. The number of refunds you get will be insignificant compared to the increase in sales revenue.

HOMETOWN “Pet” Pourri

The right and wrong way to give a Christmas pet

Is it ever a good idea to give a kitten or puppy as a holiday gift? Most experts wave the red flag at the idea of holiday pets, but it isn’t always a bad idea. Here are some things to keep in mind when thinking of gifting a new pet this month. The Wrong Way “Never surprise anyone with a […]

Mesabi Humane Society



CONTENT CRITTERS



Meet LEFTY & JACK We have two Jack Russell Terriers that came because they lost their home and they would each like to find another very special place. Jack is 6 years old and the father to Lefty 2 years old. Raised with lots of love these fantastic gentlemen are housebroken, very calm and quiet, as well as gentle and […]

The three ghosts of Christmases past




Fortunately there are still people with us who can recall what Christmases were like for many families on the Iron Range during the 1940’s. I’m fortunate to have Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle George who clearly remember those days. Based on what they told me, we three ghosts of Christmases past would like to paint a picture of how things were. […]

Appropriate for the Holidays



Editor’s note: Local contributors have shared some more excellent recipes for the holidays, including an easy, sure-to-be-a-hit breakfast, some sweets, some appetizers, and the requisite Hot Buttered Rum! Enjoy! – Jean Peanut Butter Blossoms (gluten free) The cook is: Susan Drobac-Proctor, Virginia • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar • 1/2 cup peanut butter • 1/4 […]