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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early diagnosis & treatment

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Contented Critters



Mesabi Humane Society



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Applicants sought for Parks and Trails Advisory Committee



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Vikings Schedule



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Packers Schedule



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Summer 9-Ball Standings 11/14



A DivisionPoppers………………………………… 825R Bar I………………………………….. 751Oasis……………………………………. 715Good Ol Days Dans Demons…….. 714Riders Riff Raff………………………. 713Rudy’s………………………………….. 694Y’or Mudders Place…………………. 656The 218-Twist Throttle……………… 614B DivisionKrossroads I………………………….. 824Fear of GOD(GoodOlDays)………… 776Krossroads Krew……………………. 772Sleeves…………………………………. 769 Alpine Bar……………………………… 697Sportspage Deep Pockets………… 684Boondocks……………………………. 673Intentional Mirage……………………. 666The 218………………………………… incMt Iron American Legion………….. inc9 Ball Runouts: Jeff Hill, Dan Hage,Kelly Miner9 Ball Breaks: Mike Wehlage, DanHage, Aaron Meinzer, […]

PLAZA BOWL BOWLING SCORES



Trimmerettes: Deb’s Catering 52 28 Rustic Rock 50 30 Flaimer’s 47 30 Ed’s Body Shop 46 34 Nick’s Bar 42 38 Spring Creek 39 41 Plaza Bowl 35 45 Hi Series-Women: Barb Maki, 515; Hi Game-Women: Char Prebeg;/Mary Debevec, 190; Hi Game- Team: Deb’s Catering, 790; Hi Series-Team: Ed’s Body Shop, 2045. Merchant’s: BG’s 148.5 103.5 Orv’s 146.5 105.5 Perrault […]

DNR offers a variety holiday of gift ideas



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