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

SA seeks Oklahoma tornadoes donations



ROSEVILLE – The Salvation Army is on the ground in Moore, Okla., providing food, water and emotional care to survivors and relief workers following the recent deadly tornadoes. More teams are mobilizing to serve in central Oklahoma and South Oklahoma City. The Salvation Army Northern Division, which serves Minnesota and North Dakota, is prepared to offer staff and resources if […]

Spring Art Expo opening reception set



COOK – Northwoods Friends of the Arts presents the 3rd Annual Spring Art Expo in Cook, Orr, Tower, Crane Lake and Lake Vermilion businesses May 31 – June 16, with an opening reception at the gallery on Friday, May 31, from 5 – 7 p.m. with music and refreshments. Brochures and maps detailing the locations and times for all events, […]

A wide Range of recipes




What a great bunch of contributor recipes we’ve got today and they hail from across the Range: Hibbing, Virginia, Eveleth, and Gilbert. Thank you Kathy Riordan, Carver Richards, Mark Spagnolo, Tammy Spelts Berglund, and Marlene Emery! Do you have a great recipe you’d like to share in our Hometown Recipe section? Click to submit at: www.hometownfocus.us, or email: jeanc@hometownfocus.us. Remember, […]

STEM Camp at MRC for young students



VIRGINIA – Mesabi Range College will host its 6th annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Camp the week of June 10 – 14. Students entering grades 7 – 10 in fall 2013 can spend an exciting five days exploring the world of robotics, electronics, engineering, and the role of STEM as they engage in programming, building, and testing robots. […]

Etsy workshop scheduled at Lyric Center



VIRGINIA – The First Stage, Lyric Center for the Arts is hosting a workshop for artists who would like to sell their artwork online by setting up their own Etsy shop. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 5, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost is $15. During the three-hour course, the instructor, Betsey Harries of Sweetgrass Trading Company […]

VA Dial-A-Ride service hours expanding



VIRGINIA – Due to customer requests, Arrowhead Transit will be expanding the Dial-ARide service within the city of Virginia to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning May 27. At that time, dispatch will be taking calls at 800-862-0175 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arrowhead Transit is public transportation available to everyone. It is operated by Arrowhead […]

City of Mountain Iron meeting notices



MT. IRON – The Mountain Iron Planning and Zoning Commission will not be holding their regular meeting on Monday, May 27, 2013. The Mountain Iron Utility Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, May 28, at 4 p.m. at Mountain Iron City Hall. The Mountain Iron Parks & Recreation Board will meet on Wednesday, May 29, at 5:30 p.m. at Mountain […]

Healthy FOR Life




Hello Sunshine! Tis the infamous time of year when our bodies begin to bow down to absorb thy mighty sun in the sky. Let us not forget to protect ourselves to avoid over-exposure that may harm our flesh. That goes for those sun-tanning booths as well. Please be mindful of how much time you spend in the sun. After a […]

SALLYWORLD: WEEK 138

THE RANGE TRIFECTA: PASTIES, POTICA AND POLISH! AND SALLY GETS A FISHING LICENSE


GREETINGS & SALLYTATIONS! Trifecta: A bet or betting procedure in which one wins if one correctly picks the first, second, and third place finishers in a race. I think the Iron Range has our own trifecta, or what I call the” Triple P” threat: pasties, potica and polish. The Range Trifecta. I’d put them in that exact order if it […]

Protect yourself from misdiagnosis; new ways to detect and treat pancreatic cancer



Q: My husband went to the emergency room for shortness of breath, and they sent him home, saying it was a result of his weight. Four hours later, we had to call an ambulance. He almost died — of an asthma attack! How can this happen? — Mary M., Nashville, Tenn. A: Let us assure you that everyone in the […]