Hurley chamber pleased with festival turn-out

HURLEY — The Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce raised around $3,000 for the Hurley Fire Department’s All-Terrain Vehicle-Snowmobile Rescue Unit at Saturday’s Festival Italiano.

The chamber proclaimed the event a big success, with crowds packing the downtown area.

The money was raised with the 50-50 ticket sales. Emily Richardson was awarded a check for $3,060 for winning the drawing.

Numerous vendors were lined up on Silver Street, some traveling from Illinois for the event.

Early morning rain forced cancellation of the second annual Dago Dash; but sunshine prevailed later, bringing people out to enjoy food, vendors, the three-on-three basketball tournament and live music throughout the day.

Sturgul & Long Law Office had the top storefront decoration for the second straight year.

Janine Strand won bragging rights for her antipasto recipe.

The event is always on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend.