Domestic violence candlelight event scheduled

IRONWOOD — In recognition of October being National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, officials at Domestic Violence Escape are planning a candlelight event for Friday evening at Depot Park in Ironwood.

“Join us in this special event as we come together in honor of victims and survivors, both past and present, to stand up against violence,” said a DOVE press release.

The event is scheduled from 7 p.m. at the pavilion in Depot Park. DOVE officials are asking people to wear purple — a color designated to help bring awareness to domestic violence.

DOVE assistant director Pamela Niemi said they p...