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

A season of hope




“A few of us are endeavouring to raise a fund to buy the Poor some meat and drink, and means of warmth. We choose this time, because it is a time, of all others, when Want is keenly felt, and Abundance rejoices. What shall I put you down for?” “Nothing!” Scrooge replied. “You wish to be anonymous?” “I wish to […]

This Week in Range History




If only I were able to purchase a ticket from Delta in Chisholm to travel back in time as in the movie, Back to the Future. Perhaps, I could board the Discovery Center trolley like the Hogwarts Express in Harry Potter. My ticket would read 1931 Iron Range and I would become a time traveller. Care to join me? All […]

ASPCA names top 10 dog and cat stories of 2013



NEW YORK—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) recently released its list of the top 10 dog and cat stories of 2013. Selected by ASPCA staff, each captured national attention and illustrates the remarkable impact dogs and cats have on our lives. In no particular order, here are the top 10 stories that truly touched […]

Construction underway for new Babbitt hotel



BABBITT – Construction is underway for the newest hotel in northeast Minnesota, the Junction Inn & Suites in Babbitt. The 20 room hotel includes a full conference center and is scheduled for completion in June of 2014. The $1.7 million project at the junction of Highways 21 and 70 will create 18 construction-related jobs in Babbitt. “I’m very excited about […]

The real Rod Serling




It’s been called one of the most influential programs in the history of television drama. “The Twilight Zone,” an anthology series that aired in the early 1960s, was created by Rod Serling (1924-1975), a veteran of radio and World War II. Both influenced his career as a writer. “When he returned from war in the Philippines, he went to college […]

Virginia Rotary donates dictionaries



VIRGINIA- In this day of computers with spell check, do children really need a paperback dictionary? This was debated by The Virginia Rotary Club prior to partnering six years ago with The Dictionary Project, a non-profit organization, whose mission is to provide dictionaries for every third grader in the United States. For 8- and 9-year old children who are still […]

Rehearsals begin for East Range Choral Society



VIRGINIA – The East Range Choral Society begins rehearsals for its winter/spring season on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 303 9th Ave. South in Virginia. Singers should bring a black 3-ring binder or folder and a pencil. New members are always welcome and no audition is necessary. Spring concert dates are Friday, Apr. […]

Affordable Care Act on Virginia Study Club agenda



VIRGINIA – The Virginia Study Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at 12 noon at the Virginia Elks Club. The program will be on Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. The presenter will be Marjori Bottila, the Senior Outreach Specialist from ARDC’s Agency on Aging. The hostesses are Phyllis Harvey and Betty Manseau. For more information, call President […]

Good dental habits start at infancy



VIRGINIA – Having a nice smile helps us feel good about ourselves and how others see us. Tooth decay is a chronic disease. Drinking soda pop, candy, and other sugary foods can cause tooth decay and erosion leading to chronic mouth diseases. According to the St. Louis County Public Health Department, habits for healthy teeth for a lifetime include: • […]

Talking with Johnny




I like the name Johnny. To me it sounds edgy, it sounds serious, and it sounds like someone I could trust. Some time ago, I met a Johnny. He was blunt, honest, sarcastic, and a bit of a jackass. He reminded me of, well, myself. But there was something about him that made us different. He always tells me what […]