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
IAA student composer’s music played by LA Philharmonic
Idyllwild Arts Academy junior Ben Champion is in his second year as a fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Nancy and Barry Sanders Composer...
Idyllwild Snow Talk group seeks long-term solutions
Idyllwild Snow Talk is a growing group of concerned citizens dedicated to seeking long-term solutions to problems caused by the large influx of recreational...
Moves, openings and closings for Idyllwild businesses
Winter is a time that tests the staying power of local businesses. Spring, summer and the holidays bring tourists who shop, eat and stay...
Severe weather warnings at MEMSCOMM
Although the headline presentation at the monthly Mountain Emergency Services Committee meeting last week was about new California Highway Patrol-related laws, questions and heightened...
Owen Zorn, IAA jazz senior, is artist of the week
Six years with Marshall Hawkins
Hemet native Owen Zorn, Idyllwild Arts Academy jazz bassist, has already established a distinguished track record. At the recent Berklee...
Idyllwild Library STEAM’s it up
The Idyllwild Library presents a weeklong workshop series designed to generate some steam among local youth — excitement and fascination about topics on science,...
Idyllwild Arts students mentor young San Jacinto string players
As part of the Idyllwild Arts Academy Art in Society Program, IAA musicians have been mentoring young San Jacinto string players for the last...
Propane residential delivery prices rise slightly
Editor’s note: We will do an end-of-winter price survey and ask cooperating companies for best estimate overviews of the season to come.
Mid-winter propane...
One traffic incident on Hill roads over last week
One traffic incident occurred on Hill roads over the last week. On Saturday, Feb. 11, an unknown vehicle struck a parked 2016 Ford Escape,...
IAA Jazz Combo returns to the top at Berklee
The Idyllwild Arts Academy Jazz Combo returned to the top of the podium, taking first place in the 49th Berklee High School Jazz Festival,...