Ann Cartmell Hussey, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 17 at Ohio Valley Manor in Ripley, Ohio. Ann was born November 9, 1939, in Carrollton, Kentucky to the late Richard Bacon and Gladys Graham Cartmell. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, John Castle “Jack” Hussey, sons, John Patrick (Marsha) Hussey of Pittsburgh, Michael Hussey of Maysville and Richard Graham (Christina) […]
Historical Reflections
This photo is from Mary Bally’s scrap book and was taken around 1925 at the Ashburn Field air show. The US Army TC-3 Class Blimp was used for parasitic fighter trials conducted in 1923-24. The parasite fighter planes were air launched by carrier aircraft to support primary missions. A single biplane was equipped with a skyhook to engage the control […]
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOMAY 31, 2002 The Gunflint Trail Association, made up of 23 lodges and outfitters, has leased space in the former Almost Home Appliance and Sales building, and will establish a visitor information center in the space. Java Moose coffee shop will occupy half of the building, which will be open seven days a week. v Spring has finally […]
Memorial Service for David Hahn
A memorial Service for David Hahn will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hovland on June 11 at 2 p.m. Visitation will begin at 1p.m.
Ken Skoog
Kenneth Langley Skoog, age 89, passed away May 30, 2022. Born on June 12, 1932, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, Minnesota, he is the son of the late Victor Skoog and the late Helga Morck Skoog. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, his youngest son, Bill, and half-sister Daisy. He is survived by half-brother Harvey Morck of […]
Donna Mae Joynes Willett
1925 – 2022Our beloved Auntie Donna passed away peacefully with family at her side, on Saturday May 21, 2022. She was one month short of her 97th birthday. She was born to Aleda Marie (Lindberg) Joynes and John Thomas Joynes in Grand Marais, Minnesota on June 24, 1925. She was the youngest of 6 siblings, Floyd, Howard, Glenn, Norman, and her sister […]
Cook County elections to have some races
Candidate filing closed Tuesday, May 31 at 5 p.m. and there were some surprises. In District 1, current representative Robert Svaleson chose not to put his name on the ballot. Instead, voters will pick between Yastrianne Spry or Debra White. Stacey Hawkins, the District 2 Commissioner will run against David Berglund. District 3 commissioner Dave Mills signed up and he […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Ruby’s Pantry West End Ruby’s Pantry […]
Photo
A mamma goose waits and watches as her six baby goslings catch up to her. The babies were one day old when David Johnson took this picture.
