Marshall Smith
Marshall Smith has been writing for the Town Crier since 2005. His favorite quote is: '"Some men see things as they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not." Robert Kennedy quoting George Bernard Shaw
Two earthquakes in two days felt on Hill
Two 3.2-magnitude earthquakes, one early Wednesday morning and the second early Friday morning, were felt on the Hill.
The epicenter of the first quake was...
Wrong way runners, car chase … But all for a good...
Race day, Saturday, June 10, Idyllwild at 7 a.m.: Runners and fitness walkers mill around seeking patches of sunlight. Temperatures are in the 40s,...
Library to get new 3D printer and accessories
Three-dimensional printing is the rage, especially at the Idyllwild Library. “It’s cutting edge and it’s here,” said Shannon Ng, branch library manager. “So many...
Out Loud: In Memory of James Larkin …
Editor’s note: Staff Reporter Marshall Smith writes on his personal relationship with former TC staffer James Larkin, who died last week at the young...
CSA 38 Advisory Committee members reappointed
Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington recommended approval of the current five serving members of the County Service Area 38 Advisory Committee for...
Only one water district election on the ballot
Pine Cove election on ballot for Tuesday, Aug. 29
The only ballot election for Hill water district boards will be at the Pine Cove Water...
Pianist, composer and teacher is a phoenix rising
Second-place winner in 2017 McCallum Theater’s Open Call competition
Some think artists are self-indulgent egotists glorying in their creative pursuits. The reality is often far...
Idyllwild Soroptimists host comedy night at Brewpub
This night it’s all for laughs, although the annual Soroptimist International of Idyllwild fundraiser raises money to combat a dangerously pervasive and serious social...
Idyllwild becomes a vibrant outdoor art studio
Art Alliance presents Plein Air 2017
For one weekend annually, painters create art outdoors in four designated gardens and in other locations throughout Idyllwild, taking...
Lemon Lily Festival one week earlier
In hopes of having blooming Lemon Lilies on display during this year’s festival, organizers moved it a weekend earlier than it has traditionally been...