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

SALLYWORLD: WEEK 94 TOUR GUIDE EXTRAORDINARE, ALTERNATOR WOES, AND LIST-MAKERS




GREETINGS & SALLYTATIONS! Sally, the tour guide. That was me last weekend. Metro Man and his good friends, Mary and Mike, traveled to the great north for an Iron Range extravaganza. Mary and Mike stayed at a campground and I had my first camping experience. This camping ordeal has been on my bucket list but this doesn’t count, but it […]

Building better bodies with DHA omega-3 and protecting kids from football head trauma



Q: You’re always saying omega-3s are so good for you, but I heard some news about a study that claims they don’t keep your brain healthy. Should I bother to take the DHA omega-3 supplements that you both take? – Sam B. Portland, Ore. A: We’re glad you asked! The truth lies in the study’s details, but sometimes, what gets […]

Nathan and Margie Thompson get fit for the Habitat 500 bike ride




My youngest daughter, Margie, and I will be embarking on the Habitat 500 fundraising bike ride on Sunday, July 15 where we will ride 500 miles in seven days to help build Habitat homes. Margie and I are raising funds and awareness for the six homes that we are building this year in North St. Louis County. We are building […]

Iron Range Dog Training Club offers classes




The Iron Range Dog Training Club offers a warm, clean, enriching play place exclusively for puppies and dogs. It isn’t a dog park; a park would close for the winter. It’s an indoor playground promoting fun, bonding, and discipline all at once. Canine participants represent both familiar and unusual breeds; some are magnificent purebreds and some are equally lovable mixed-breeds […]

Sitting on Top of the World




Hubert Sumlin was one of America’s most influential guitarists and one of the nicest men I have ever met. As the lead guitarist for blues king Howlin’ Wolf he put his signature fluid and sinewy guitar stamp on most of Wolf’s greatest hits including “Spoonful,” “Wang Dang Doodle,” and “Smokestack Lightnin’,” among others. They shared an almost telepathic musical relationship […]

AEOA board to meet



VIRGINIA – A meeting of the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Board Executive Committee will be held on Wednesday, July 18, at 10 a.m., at the agency, 702 Third Avenue South, Virginia. The public is welcome to attend.

Volunteer Center accepting award nominations



VIRGINIA – AEOA’s Northland Volunteer Center is accepting nominations through July 20, 2012, for three volunteer awards with winners to be announced at a special recognition event in early August. Hall of Fame Award: Individual – An individual from St. Louis County (age 26 or older) will be honored based on his or her commitment to volunteer service. Hall of […]

Learn the history of Olcott Park with walking tour



VIRGINIA – The Virginia Lakes Committee, in conjunction with the Virginia Area Historical Society, has put together a historic walking tour of Olcott Park. Come learn some of the history of our 100 year old park. Do you know what happened to the monkeys in the winter? Have you ever sat on the Kissing Rock? Tours are available Wednesdays at […]

TWO ARE KILLED IN BOVEY BLAST

Dynamite in Bath House Is Ignited By Spark From Stove; Wrecks House


Bovey, Minn., May 2—(AP)— Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Lauto aged 35 and 34 respectively were killed instantly when 200 pounds of dynamite in a steam bath house they were occupying Sunday night on their farm blew up demolishing the building and literally blowing the couple to pieces. The explosion was heard five miles. The blast wrecked a garage and ice […]

Record heat may be contributing to fish kills in Minnesota lakes



ST. PAUL – Record-setting heat may be contributing to fish kills in lakes across the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Natural summer fish kills are not unusual,” according to Brian Schultz, DNR assistant regional fisheries manager. “In the past several days, however, we’re getting increased reports of dead and dying fish in many lakes from […]