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

RECIPE CORRECTION – ALERT!



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A returning soldier answers the inevitable question: Why?



Why do you want to go back? That seems like a simple question. But it is a loaded one. Why would anyone want to go back to a conflict, let alone one that has been raging for almost 10 years, first as front-page news and now as a side story to political discussion about the national debt? Why would any […]

Healthy for Life



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The Habitual Headache



You know – those grating pains that inhabit our heads from time to time. For some of you it may be a constant throb. Headaches are one of the most common health disorders. The best way to take care of a headache is to determine the type or the cause of the distress. Tension: Most headaches are caused by emotional […]

SALLYWORLD: WEEK 49

TOO MANY HOODIES, A PANTY EXCURSION, & A THREE- POUND WEIGHT LOSS!!


GREETINGS & SALLYTATIONS… Well. Finally. The weight is coming off. Yes, three pounds down! I have to personally thank my carpenter who conveniently put most of my living room furniture directly in front of my fridge. Yes, he barracaded the fridge while putting down my new flooring. Very clever. It worked! I told him to take his time installing this […]

What, exactly, is a Swedish massage?




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Expanded Senior LinkAge Line will be a one stop shop for seniors and their families



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Contented Critters



Meet ALEX & HOLLY We have adorable puppies! 11 week old Jack Russell Terrier Mix puppies. Everybody has been vet checked, given canine and rabies shots and been neutered or spayed all you have to add is love. Come meet the puppies at Contented Critters in Makinen on Townline Road CR 16 Phone 218-638-2153 Hours: Mon thru Fri: 10 am […]

Mesabi Humane Society