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

Why do cats like to scratch and claw?

When frisky kitties shred new sofas, the cats probably did not do it out of spite or even aggression. Cats do not claw at things because they are inherently bad pets. Rather, the urge to scratch is buried within their DNA. Scratching is a normal part of cat behavior. Scratching is a good form of exercise for cats, enabling cats […]

Fifth annual Operation K-9 to be held June 7

Annual event raises funds for law enforcement K-9 teams

SUPERIOR – Law enforcement K-9s in our region, just in the last year, helped apprehend armed suspects wanted for serious crimes, found missing, vulnerable citizens, and sniffed out critical evidence that’s led to convictions on charges including burglary, assault and drug dealing. On Thursday, June 7, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., at AMSOIL Center in Superior, 1101 Susquehanna Ave., K-9 […]

Cook Public Library recipient of “The Great American Read” grant

COOK – Cook Public Library will receive a grant from the American Library Association (ALA) and PBS to host programs around “The Great American Read,” an eight-part television series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. “This grant will allow us to host programs and events throughout the summer and purchase books for […]

Virginia Public Library’s Summer Reading Program begins on May 29

VIRGINIA – Summer is here, and with it the Virginia Public Library Summer Reading Program! From May 29 to Aug. 3, they will have free events and activities at the library for anyone who wants to have fun. Children from infants to 12th graders can sign up—all you have to do is read books this summer to win prizes at […]

Marine Corps painting on temporary display at The Depot

DULUTH – Veterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, will unveil Minnesota artist Charles Kapsner’s Marine Corps tribute painting at the Duluth Depot. The temporary exhibition is an 8-foot by 10-foot oil painting and will include appearances by the artist. The painting will be displayed from Thursday, May 17 to Tuesday, May 22. This is […]

May is National Military Appreciation Month Valuable tax benefits are available to Minnesota military service members

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and the Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds members of the military and their families about Minnesota’s valuable military-related tax benefits. “We appreciate the great sacrifices made by Minnesota’s past and present military service members and their families,” said Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly. “At the Minnesota Department of Revenue, we want to ensure they have […]

Selling antiques on eBay won’t make you rich, but it sure is fun



Hibbing resident, Gary Aldrich placed this add when he started buying and selling antiques on eBay: Will pay top dollar for military items (WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam), coins, guns, hunting and fishing items, sporting goods, steel toys, garage items (oil cans, axes, tools, automotive parts, etc.) junk batteries, copper and brass. Interested in many items not just the ones listed. […]

Cherries, nuts and 7-Up:

cooking up some breads


These recipes are from a cookbook from the St. Peter and Paul Catholic church in Glencoe, MN, compiled by the St. Anne’s Society, dated 1969. It is a well-worn ringbound book and all the pages are hand typed. I can’t imagine how long it must have taken some very dedicated ladies to put the 100-page book together. The recipes are […]

SKYDIVE AT 85

Four generations go skydiving: It was a bucket list thing


VIRGINIA – Mary Ann Okoren of Virginia turns 86 years old on Monday, May 21, 2018. Last July, at age 85, this widow, mother of five, grandmother of 13, greatgrandmother of 13, great-great-grandmother of one, and current cancer fighter, marked off the last item on her bucket list: Go skydiving. To make the day more memorable (as if jumping out […]

Healthy for Life

Witnessing our world and feeling grounded with the earth at your feet


Welcome to our spring world decorated with dirt, grass, flowers, weeds, mud and buds which present themselves boldly. The earth’s green display and warm breezes fulfill our senses once again. W hile sensing the changes outdoors, I was admiring my dog Bella’s face capturing the warmth of the day as she rolled her body in the grass. Also capturing the […]