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

Mesabi Humane Society



The Zen of washing dishes




A visitor was once astounded that my kitchen doesn’t have an automatic dish washer. In order to install one, some cabinet would have to go, and my cabinets are all full of pots, pans, and baking utensils and supplies. Besides, if my grandmothers could manage by heating water on a wood stove, I can manage with a sink and dish […]

Old-fashioned fun and fundraiser for horse lovers




CLINTON – Hello Folks! Do you want some good “Old-fashioned” food and fun? If you do make sure you mark March 19th on your calendars! The Flying Lead Saddle Club is having a fundraiser banquet on March 19 from 1-5 p.m. at the Clinton Community Center on Highway 37. Matt Ray and Those Damn Horses will perform their foot-stomping music […]

Scams: learn to protect yourself

Now anybody can go to prom on a dime

VIRGINIA – The Virginia Area Women of Today want to make the prom season affordable for everyone by providing an event where girls can get a slightly used dress at an affordable price. With prom season approaching, we started thinking about the economy and the expense of prom on families throughout the area. We decided to host an event were […]

Virginia High School Honor Roll • Second Quarter 2011



A Honor Roll Grade 12: (A) Amanda Babich, Amy Cimperman, Margaret Fenda, Alexis Gunderson, Valerie Harvey, Austen Jones, Ally Judnick, Gwen Ledin, Sara Ledin, Cody Mauston, Nicole Mellesmoen, Bradley Monson, Joel Moschler, Paul Noll, Andrew Norri, Patrick O’Connell, Emily Rannikar, Danielle Saari, Cavan Stackpool, Sam Stokes-Stackpool. Grade 11: (A) Shannon Baumann, Kara Boelk, Morgan Cunningham, Kara Dahl, Kelly DiMatteo, Matthew […]

CAUGHT WITH THE QUEER




CAUGHT WITH THE QUEER Out of the arrest of Isaac Jacobson, Thursday evening, on a charge of fighting on the public streets, have come the facts which the police of this city believe will land at least two men in prison for long terms for having counterfeit money in their possession, and the possibility that they may be convicted for […]

Photos



Virginia Junior College alumni “payback”



Mesabi Alumni Association is pleased to announce the establishment of a new scholarship program called the “VJC Payback Scholarship.” The scholarship was conceived last summer at Virginia’s Roosevelt High School’s class of 1960’s 50th reunion. While reflecting on their high school days, several classmates also recalled the excellent start they received in pursuit of their higher education at what was […]

Kid’s ice fishing outing hosted 13



TOWER – Phil Bakken of the Lake Vermilion Guides League reports that the “Take A Kid Ice Fishing Day” held February 12 on Lake Vermilion was a great time. “A very big thank you goes to Zup’s in Tower and Cook for supplying all the hotdogs, hamburger and buns,” said Bakken. “13 area youths including two young ladies ranging in […]

Sports

PLAZA BOWL BOWLING SCORES

Trimmerettes: Flaimer’s 110 66 Ed’s Body Shop 100 76 Rustic Rock 100 76 Nick’s Bar 98 78 Deb’s Catering 92 84 Lanyk Electric 78 98 Hi Series-Women: Sparky, 538; Hi Game- Women: Sandie Ahlin/Joanne Johnson, 192; Hi Game- Team: Nick’s Bar, 762; Hi Series-Team: Deb’s Catering, 2109. Merchant’s: Len’s Body Shop 24 8 Plaza Bowl 19 13 Cold Country Liquor […]