JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
Mountain Folk: Anna Bielecki passes
On Sunday, Jan. 13, Idyllwild resident Anna Bielecki, owner of Nature’s Wisdom Restaurant, passed away.
Our condolences extend to Anna’s family and friends.
Heavy smoke alerts residents to smoldering fire
On Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at approximately 4 a.m., Idyllwild Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire in the 26000 block of Saunders Meadow Road, near Crestview Drive
IA presents ‘Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls’
This weekend, “Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls” will be the next production of the 2012-13 Idyllwild Arts Theatre season.
Brown’s budget in balance: More funds for education
Gov. Jerry Brown released his proposed 2013-14 budget last week. The $97.7 billion budget is balanced and provides a $1 billion reserve for future...
Ruiz Announces Presidential Inauguration Ticket Request Process
U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz (CA 36 D-Palm Desert) today announced the process for constituents interested in receiving tickets to the 57th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony,...
Initial Thoughts: What attracts volunteers? …
Two weeks ago in this column, I encouraged you to consider getting involved with one of the many local organizations. As I have written...
Below average rainfall so far for Idyllwild
The first half of the 2013 rain year ended Saturday. Idyllwild Fire Department reported 7.81 inches fell in town between July 1, 2012, and...
Borchers blogs Idyllwild CinemaFest
Nancy Borchers, a Pine Cove resident, has been an avid fan of the Idyllwild CinemaFest since it began in 2010. She has once again...
Cottage food industry imminent
Preparing food at home for retail sales will become legitimate and, perhaps, a bit easier with the implementation of Assembly Bill 1616, “The California...
2012’s top stories: Part 2
Editor’s note: At the end of each year, the Town Crier looks back at the headlines that made the biggest local news during the year ...