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

Willow chair classes in Mt. Iron



MT. IRON – A willow chair class will be held in the multi-purpose room at Merritt Elementary on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Tuesday, Feb. 18, and Tuesday, Mar. 4, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Cost of the class is $100. Participants can choose to make either a chair or a loveseat. Materials will be provided, but participants are asked to bring […]

ANOTHER TWIST OF FATE:

1940 Ford Sedan resurfaces


BRITT – A few year ago I wrote a story about how Jeff Petrack found the 1932 Ford that he had built in high school many years later when he thought it was longgone to the junkyard heavens, only to find out it was still around. Now I’ve come across a similar story about a 1940 Ford Sedan that the […]

Cooking with Carol Valentini offered by St. Raphael’s



EVELETH – St. Raphael’s Foundation and Valentini’s Vicino Lago are presenting Cooking with Carol Valentini. The event will be held on Sunday, Mar. 2. The sign-up deadline is Friday, Feb. 14. There is limited space available. Cost is $45. For the event, a Shubat charter bus will take participants to Valentini’s Vicino Lago in Duluth. The agenda for the day, […]

Songstress Jaspar Lepak to perform at Olcott Greenhouse



VIRGINIA – On Sunday, Feb. 23, folk/ Americana songstress Jaspar Lepak will perform an afternoon concert at the Olcott Greenhouse. Backed by her husband Kale on accordion and harmonies, Lepak is best known for her bell-like voice and introspective storytelling. Music starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door. Cost for greenhouse members is […]

Sweet treats for your Valentine




I just heard a news story about how “we” (people in the U.S.) eat too much sugar. And it’s not good for us, so “they” (some study) say. With that caveat, I share with you these really sweet treats for Valentine’s Day. Hey, you don’t have to eat this stuff every day! Right? Right! ENJOY! Chocolate Chip Pecan Pound Cake […]

Davina and the Vagabonds return to HCC



HIBBING – Hibbing Community College (HCC) is hosting Davina and the Vagabonds on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. in the HCC Theater. Admission is $10, and tickets are available at the HCC Bookstore and Zimmy’s Restaurant. HCC student tickets are available for free at the HCC bookstore by presenting an HCC Student ID Card. Minneapolis-based Davina and the Vagabonds […]

Healthy FOR Life

A Hypnotic Experience


Hello February! Waking up to another dark winter morning I lift the shade to see what the day may bring me. Then remembering that February has just begun while witnessing the freshly fallen flakes continuing to paint their outlines on the trees outside my window. To make the day appear brighter I began to pray and to my surprise these […]

SALLYWORLD WEEK 174

PJs in public, men and cats, and the search for romantic couples


Greetings & Sallytations! I have a bit of a mixed bag of topics today. I just want to get a few things off my chest. 1. I have issues with people who wear fleece pajama bottoms out in public. I don’t know why people think wearing PJs out in public is the thing to do? I can handle yoga pants, […]

Trans fat substitutes; smoking



Q: I’m glad that trans fats are being removed from our food supply, but what are they being replaced with? — Carole J., Richmond, Va. A: When trans fats, which come from partially hydrogenated oils and vegetable shortening, were first introduced, they were supposed to be a great substitute for saturated fats. But it turned out they not only UP […]

Words to ponder and inspire




I am a person who enjoys quotes. I love small phrases that I can call to mind during various life circumstances. Hearing the words of other humans and their thoughts on life and the experiences we go through, is very inspiring. I think remembering quotes and focusing our mind on them can help us connect with other humans, develop, and […]