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

Protect your pet during winter and cold weather

Tips to keep cats, dogs and horses safe and comfortable

In many areas, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. Pets are happiest and healthiest when kept indoors, especially during extreme cold snaps. Make sure your four-footed family members stay safe and warm by following these simple guidelines: Keep pets indoors The best prescription for winter’s woes is to keep your dog or cat inside with you […]

Piece cutting – comin’ home




As I was riding the Forest Service roads this past week, I went past a logging operation in full swing. Quite the project – a harvester, two skidders, a clam and several trucks. From the tree coming down to getting to the landing, sawed up and loaded to go to market took an amazingly short amount of time. Not like […]

Fraud is a constant threat for veterans; scammers try to profit



Whether they’re fresh out of the military and looking for work or retired and receiving well-deserved benefits, veterans are, far too often, targets of fraudulent schemes. Unfortunately, scammers try to profit from the fact that some former servicemembers are young and inexperienced or collect monthly Social Security checks or VA benefits. In an effort to honor past members of the […]

Henry Repeating Arms presents $50,000 to the VFW



KANSAS CITY, Mo. — President and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms Anthony Imperato presented a $50,000 donation to the VFW during a special ceremony at the VFW National Headquarters in Kansas City. Friday’s donation marks the most recent event in its long and storied history of support for America’s veterans. “I just returned from a trip to France where an […]

DAV – Thank a Vet



The DAV National Office has created a program where veterans or their family members can upload pictures and create a video slideshow of the veteran’s service. This new program is appropriately titled “DAV Thank a Vet.” Simply visit the website www.davthankavet.org and upload pictures from the veteran’s service.

Saying goodbye to Shammy




A year ago I started doing photography on a professional level. I thought it would be fun taking pictures of children and photographing sports events, engagements, weddings, grad parties, etc. I soon learned that it’s not always fun and games. I recently had a very emotional photo session with a 25-year-old woman, Alexandra Rae Ranta, and her beautiful retired barrel […]

Defensive driving courses offered at three locations



IRON RANGE – Four-hour defensive driving refresher courses for drivers age 55 and older who have already taken the 8-hour defensive driving course and want to continue receiving a discount on their automobile insurance are being offered as follows: Grand Rapids: Tuesday, Dec. 8, from a.m. – 1 p.m. in the boardroom of the Itasca County Courthouse. Cost is $12. […]

NWFA gives thanks for veterans through exhibit



COOK – Northwoods Friends of the Arts (NWFA) in Cook continues the exhibit, Honoring Our Veterans, through November – drawing citizens of the area to see photos, artifacts and stories of military service at NWFA Gallery, 210 River St. in Cook. Winter hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays (except for holidays) and from 9 a.m. […]

Painting Made Easy to be offered at NWFA in Cook



COOK – Painting Made Easy, a series of three acrylic painting classes by Sue Martin will be offered by Northwoods Friends of the Arts (NWFA) on Monday, Nov. 30, Thursday, Dec. 3, and Monday, Dec. 7, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on each date. In addition, there will be a single session Painting Made Easy class on Saturday, Nov. 28, […]

Open house slated at Range Martial Arts Dec. 5



CHISHOLM – Range Martial Arts (RMA) is having an end-of-the-year open house on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the RMA studio, 10 N.W. Second Ave. in Chisholm. RMA studio teaches three different Korean martial arts: Tang Soo Do, which is a kicking art similar to Tae Kwon Do, focusing on personal growth and self defense; Haidong […]