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

Solar installations:

Heatin’ up at HCC

Editor’s note: This is the last of our “offi- cial” Earth Fest series of stories which focus on sustainability issues. We hope you are able to attend the Iron Range Earth Fest this Saturday, April 9, in Mt. Iron. Instructor Jesse Dahl will be there to discuss the Hibbing Community College Solar Photovoltaic Technician program. And, we will continue to […]

Cat scratch

What to do – Pt. 1

If you have a cat in your household, you have already had to deal with the issue of scratching . . . on the furniture, drapes, carpet, or curtains. Many a cat is in disgrace because of her habits of shredding any surface her claws come in contact with. But there is a way to coexist in peace with your […]

Contented Critters



Mesabi Humane Society



Swans return to Side Lake



The last week of March was marked by the return of the swans to Side Lake. They were greeted by the Canadian geese that always seem to be first on the scene. Around the time the geese showed up one of my friends had a pair of orioles at her feeder. These are the earliest bird evidence that spring is […]

City of Mt. Iron Notices

26th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Mt. Iron

The Mountain Iron Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring the 26th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 at the Merritt Elementary School grounds. This event will begin promptly at noon. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to meet the children. This event is open to all children 12 years of age or under. There will be […]

Chisholm, 1904: Where Aliens Come From

Countries That Are Sending Their Surplus Population Here— What the Figures Show

During recent years the character of the immigrants to this country from Europe has been steadily becoming less desirable. Prior to the year 1880, the nations of western Europe, Great Britain, Germany and the Scandinavian countries furnished over 80 percent of all our immigrants, the highest class that we could hope for. Hungary, Italy, Poland and the other countries of […]

SPORTS QUIZ



By Chris Richcreek 1. Who holds the record for the longest Division I college baseball hitting streak? 2. In 2010, Philadelphia’s Roy Halladay tossed the eighth perfect game in N.L. history. Name the pitchers for the 6th and 7th ones. 3. When was the last time before the 2009 NFL season (Indianapolis, New Orleans) that the top playoff seed in […]

9-Ball

Tournament 04/04

A Division Winners Bracket: none Losers Bracket: Riders @ Oasis B Division Winners Bracket: none Losers Bracket: 218 @ Sportspage C Division Winners Bracket: none Losers Bracket: Boondocks @ Rainy Lake I 9 Ball Runouts: none 9 Ball Breaks: Billy Cogger, Fred Bussey, Kenny Folstad, Russ Bloomquist, Nick Siveny

PLAZA BOWL BOWLING SCORES