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

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Frontier Ely, 1894

"The only difference between Ely and hell is that Ely has a railroad to it" - Evangelist Billy Sunday (reputedly)*

Hunting a Brute Monday afternoon about two o’clock Mrs. Henry Woods, who lives in the station of the street railway company on the abandoned right of way some distance above Clover Hill, took the street car for town to send an express package to her husband, who is blacksmith for the Knox Lumber company at Ely. Just as she was […]

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Monday, September 27, 2010 Boy’s Soccer ER Golden Bears vs Two Harbors @ Biwabik Start Time: 4:00 PM Girl’s Soccer Eveleth/Gilbert vs Duluth Denfeld @ Duluth Denfeld Start Time: 4:15 PM Volleyball Albrook vs Floodwood @ Floodwood High School Start Time: 7:00 PM Cherry vs Orr @ Orr High School Start Time: 7:00 PM Ely vs Cotton @ Cotton High […]

Vikings Schedule



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Monday – 9/27/10 – 7:10 PM, Twins @ Detroit Tigers Tuesday – 9/28/10 – 7:10 PM, Twins @ Kansas City Royals Wednesday – 9/29/10 – 7:10 PM, Twins @ Kansas City Royals Thursday – 9/30/10 – 7:10 PM, Twins @ Kansas City Royals Friday – 10/01/10 – 7:10 PM, Toronto Blue Jays @ Twins

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Those of us who grew up on Minnesota’s Iron Range, and in the City of Virginia in particular, are very likely familiar with Canelake’s Candies. This old-fashioned homemade candy shop has been turning out chocolate covered, mouth watering delectables since 1905. A tremendous variety of homemade candies fill the glass fronted display cases. Friendly and helpful staff are eager to […]

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