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Articles from the June 23, 2021 edition


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  • Traditional archers explain their love of 'artistic' sport

    Jun 23, 2021

    By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] MERCER, Wis. - Weekend activity varies from one household to the next, ranging from family brunches to gardening to a number of chores, errands and other options. For members of the Northwoods Traditional Archers, it's a great time to practice their skill, as they did on Saturday morning at the Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club Range in Mercer. According to David Steinhorst, who heads the range's archery committee, the total group consists of 15...

  • Mercer to reschedule special town meeting

    Jun 23, 2021

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] MERCER, Wis. — A special meeting of the Mercer town electors was postponed on Thursday after it was determined that public notice was not provided within the period required by Wisconsin statutes. The special meeting was to be held prior to the regular town of Mercer Board of Supervisors meeting, but was not posted within the timeline required, according to town clerk Debbie Hohner. The special meeting will be rescheduled with a date that will be posted within 15 days, but not more than 20 days p...

  • Community Calendar

    Jun 23, 2021

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, June 23 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Financial Assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant,... Full story

  • Bernard 'Bobo' Kolesar

    Jun 23, 2021

    LAKE PLACID, Fla. — Bernard "Bobo" Kolesar, 95, passed into the arms of God and joined his Savior Jesus Christ on June 5, 2021, in Lake Placid, Florida, surrounded by his family. He was born in 1925 to John and Mary Kolesar in Ironwood. Bobo was the last surviving sibling of 17 sisters and brothers. He grew up in the Norrie location and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1943. With the untimely passing of their father, he joined family members tending their animals and garden w... Full story

  • Edward Zarecki

    Jun 23, 2021

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Edward Zarecki passed away on Dec. 18, 2020, at the age of 90. He was born and raised in Bessemer, Michigan, and always considered Bessemer to be his true home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elisabeth; and sisters, Caroline and Ruth. He is survived by daughter, Rita (John); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Matthew, Kathryn and Mary; great-granddaughter, Sophie; and sister, Agnes (Ron, deceased). He is further survived by his brother-in-law Andy (Ruth’s husband); and family and friends. A memorial Mass was celebrated at the... Full story