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

Habitat restoration project underway on St Louis River Estuary



TOWER – A major habitat restoration project is beginning in the St Louis River Estuary at Radio Tower Bay. When complete, the $4 million project will restore 30 acres of important shallow sheltered bay habitat by dredging and removing 85,000 cubic yards of woody debris deposited by historic sawmill operations. Dredging is being performed by a barge stationed in the […]

Ely Area Food Shelf is open on third Wednesdays



ELY – The Ely Area Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Shoppers have the option to pick up a shopping number at 11 a.m. which designates a time to return to shop. This option helps eliminate a long waiting time and relieves congestion as there is not sufficient space for people […]

NWFA October festival and reception announced



COOK – Northwoods Friends of the Arts is holding their 4th annual Festival of the Arts Members’ Show throughout the month of October. A reception honoring the artists will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at the NWFA Gallery in Cook. All artists, members and friends are invited to attend. The public is also welcome to shop […]

Wings and Things event upcoming in Cook



COOK – The annual Wings and Things event sponsored by Friends of the Parks will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Cook VFW. Friends of the Parks is a non-profit, volunteer organization that supports local parks and the community center in Cook. Chicken wings with a variety of sauces will be served from 12 – 8 p.m. Take-out […]

AARP Smart Driver Classes offered at Mesabi Family YMCA



VIRGINIA – Mesabi Family YMCA will be hosting an AARP 8-hour Smart Driver Class on Friday, Oct. 17, from 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. – 12 noon. This class is for those who are 55 years of age or older who have not previously taken a Smart Driver Class. A 4-hour refresher class will […]

The Compassionate Friends to meet Oct. 14



VIRGINIA – The Iron Range Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Virginia. There will be a presentation by Gayle Dibley and Shari Erchul on hope and help for survivors of suicide loss. The presentation is open to everyone. TCF is a mutual assistance, self-help […]

MRC to present its fall theater production



VIRGINIA – Mesabi Range College Theatre Department will present its fall production, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, on November 7, 8 and 9. The first performance will be an 11 a.m. matinee for local schools. The 12th annual Mesabi Range College Foundation Soiree will also be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Norseman […]

Display your pumpkin at Olcott Park Greenhouse



VIRGINIA – The Friends of the Olcott Park Greenhouse invites everyone to bring a pumpkin, carved or plain, to add to the display at the greenhouse. While you’re there, enjoy the tropical plants growing at the greenhouse. Olcott Park Greenhouse is located at 712 N. 9th Avenue W. in Virginia between Parkview elementary school and Essentia Health Virginia hospital. Admission […]

Soroptimist Club hosting Ladies Night Out



MT. IRON – The Soroptimist Club of Virginia is hosting a Ladies Night Out-Chick Flick Movie Night on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Cinema 6 in Mt. Iron. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, cider and treats will be served at 5:30 p.m. The movie will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from […]

Trentini Club to tour Hibbing Historical Society Museum



HIBBING – The Trentini Tirolese del Minnesota Club will hold their October meeting at the First Lutheran Church in Hibbing on Tuesday, Oct. 14. They will gather together and leave promptly at 6:20 p.m. to go to the Hibbing Historical Society Museum for a tour and presentation that begins at 6:30 p.m. The business meeting will take place at First […]