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
Business Changes: Reopenings and coming attractions
Spring heralds new growth in the Idyllwild business scene. Reopening at 10 a.m. Friday, April 3, is the sustainable, native plant garden, Lily Rock...
Stratford Players engage Shaw
Idyllwild’s Stratford Players will present “Engaging Shaw,” by John Morogiello, a scintillating comedy and battle of wits based upon the true story of the...
Meg Wolf, theater and TV actor, finds delight in being normal
Although she has it all — grace, intellect, talent and an international pedigree — theater and television actor Meg Wolf says she finds balance...
Film sparks PCT interest: More hikers expected this year
First was Cheryl Strayed’s 2012 memoir of her life-affirming 1,000-mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific...
Bank account at BBVA open for Lois Denholm
In last week’s story about Fairway Market cashier Lois Denholm, we stated a bank account would be opened at the local BBVA Idyllwild branch....
Something of value for teens and 20-somethings to offer
Kathy Sacher Wilson has a vision born of experience. With five children of her own, four of whom are now young adults, Wilson has...
Local artist Karla Leopold wins major sculpture competition
Idyllwild artist Karla Leopold is modest. She creates edgy art in a variety of mediums — evocative art suffused and deepened through her work...
Major injuries in Mountain Center crash
At 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, a motorcycle driven by Zachary Thibodeaux, 18, of Indio, collided head-on with a vehicle containing a family and two small children.
Art Alliance Eye of the Artist winners
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Eye of the Artist event on Saturday, March 7, was one of the most successful fundraiser ever staged, said...
Master Chorale sings madrigals and ‘West Side Story’
Dwight “Buzz” Holmes, Idyllwild Master Chorale musical director and conductor, likes to mix it up. Recently, IMC’s biggest successes have been Holmes’ fusion concerts....