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Buhl bar owner convicted of fraud charges
BUHL—A 59-year-old Eveleth woman, Carla Dee Dombrowski, was recently convicted of gambling-related offenses, taking place from August 29, 2024 through March 20, 2025, according to court records. On November 4 of this year, Dombrowski, the owner of Billy’s Pit Stop Pub ‘n’ Grub was convicted of one count of lawful gambling fraud-claims prize by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, lawful gambling fraud over $2,500, a felony-level offense; one count of lawful gambling fraud-false information, lawful gambling fraud over $2,500, a felony-level offense; and one count of organization/employee/volunteer may not participate in electronic bingo/pull tipboard/, a misdemeanor-level offense, according to court information. Dombrowski was released on $5,000 bail. Conditions of release include: remain law abiding, no same or similar offenses, make all future court appearances, make and maintain contact with attorney, and other conditions of release. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Bill’s Pit Stop Pub N’ Grub announced they are open for food only, and are in the process and awaiting a new liquor license to be approved. “This will take a few weeks. We apologize for this and hope you will support us for food,” reads the post. “We can however sell non alcoholic beverages during this time.” A sentencing is
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Second Chance home revealed in Chisholm
CHISHOLM—A house located at 214 Second Street Southwest is the first of four former tax-forfeited homes on the Range to be given “a second chance” through a new pilot program. On Tuesday representatives from the partnering entities, along with elected officials from Chisholm and Hibbing, among others, stopped by to get their first look at the newly renovated home along with displays that included before and after photos. Launched in fiscal year 2024, the Second Chance Homes Pilot Program is a partnership among Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR), Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) and St. Louis County to rehabilitate formerly tax-forfeited homes and preserve to help meet a need for housing. Phase 1 includes three other homes, two in Eveleth and one in Aurora that are expected to be completed soon. The approximate $1.2 million investment is Phase 1, according to information provided by the IRRR. The work preserves existing housing, revitalizes neighborhoods and creates homeownership opportunities while helping prevent deterioration that could eventually require demolition. AEOA Executive Director Mark Page said the three bedroom, two bath home in Chisholm took about 12 months to complete. Before and after photos of the project were available for people to view
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Remembering Hibbing, Chisholm World War II centenarians
HIBBING/CHISHOLM—On this Veterans Day 2026, thoughts turn to World War II, which ended 81 years ago. About 16.4 million Americans served in the armed forces during World War II. Fewer than 0.2% of those original service members—approximately 30,607 American World War II veterans—are still living. Six years ago, it was my distinct privilege to interview then-99-year-old Joseph Berklich at his home in Hibbing. He lived to age 101, and his Chisholm friend William Loushine lived to age 102. — William “Bill” Loushine was born on February 3, 1921, and died on February 26, 2023, in Chisholm. He was 102. Joseph “Joe” Berklich was born on February 24, 1921, and died on May 31, 2022, at his home in Hibbing. He was 101. — In 2023, someone shared these heartfelt words on the Rupp Funeral Home website: “God bless you, Mr. Loushine! You were a great person.” The words were in tribute to William “Bill” Loushine, age 102, lifelong resident of Chisholm, who died February 26, 2023. Mr. Loushine had lived more than a century, and his mind remained active until God called him home. A year earlier, another shared these words on the Dougherty Funeral Home website in tribute to
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Pioske to serve as interim assistant boys basketball coach
CHISHOLM—The Chisholm School Board on Monday took action to fill a coaching vacancy within the school district. In a unanimous vote, the board approved the hiring of Pam Pioske as interim assistant boys basketball coach for the 2026-2027 school year, effective November 23. Pioske is the head coach of the state tournament bound Bluestreaks girls volleyball team, and has a long history of coaching in the school district. The board on Monday awarded a security camera upgrade at the high school to Arrowhead Radio and Security, at a total cost of $88,189.79, to be funded through referendum funds. THe quote includes Smart Assurance licenses and increased NVR storage capacity, according to the agenda. The board took up the following other items at its meeting on Monday. All votes were unanimous, according to unofficial minutes. • Approved an altered school day for Thursday, Nov. 12. Students will be dismissed at 12:10 to accommodate students wanting to support the state bound girls volleyball team in their opening game. School is on as scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13. • Hired Katelyn Theisen as Close-up co-advisor, effective November 9. • Approved a leave of absence for Peighton Worlie from junior high volleyball coaching, from