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
AAI has new board: No vote needed, 11 candidates for...
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild, in its first open board election by the membership, avoided a full vote and balloting.
“We have 11 candidates for...
Hurkey Creek bridge replacement construction delayed
Construction to replace Hurkey Creek Bridge on Highway 74, originally scheduled to begin Monday, April 20, has been delayed for about two weeks.
Caltrans Public...
CHP conducts weekend motorcycle surveillance
The California Highway Patrol mounted a coordinated aerial and patrol car surveillance of Highways 243 and 74, targeting motorcyclists last weekend. The operation was...
Landscape designer Mark Taylor listens to the land
“For me, all design is emotional,” said landscape designer Mark Taylor. “I have to be patient and allow the design to generate. By listening...
Fatality on Highway 74 shuts down traffic for hours Saturday
A head-on collision at about 6:50 p.m. Saturday, April 18, resulted in a fatality that closed Highway 74 in both directions near Bull Canyon...
AAI attorney named interim administrator
Adrian Adams of the law firm Adams Kessler accepted the responsibility of serving as interim administrator for the Art Alliance of Idyllwild on Tuesday,...
Business Changes: Grey Squirrel, Rustic Living Home and Garden, self-storage and...
The iconic Grey Squirrel clothing store is gone. The building is empty. The “For rent” sign also is gone.
Plans to construct a two-story self-storage...
Forest Service arrests man day of Cranston Fire
The U.S. Forest Service arrested a man near the site of the Cranston Fire on the day of the fire, Tuesday, April 7.
U.S. Forest...
Idyllwild Arts senior visual artist wins major awards
Idyllwild Arts senior Yixuan “Maisie” Luo is known to her classmates and teachers to be thoughtful, contemplative, soft-spoken and considerate of others. She is...
Garage employee first on scene of Cranston Fire: Uses tow-truck fire...
Idyllwild Garage employee Dan Crabtree was the first “unofficial” responder on-scene as the Tuesday, April 7, Cranston Fire was just beginning to grow. The...