Editor: I read Dr. Tom’s statements on the Bernie Sanders tirade against Russell Vought with great interest. It prompted further reading about the inc...
Creature Corner: June 29, 2017
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” Patrick introduced himself to the ARF cats. Bobbie: You know, Anabel, I was lying around this weekend, trying t...
Past Tense: June 29, 2017
70 years ago - 1947 It was announced that whoever was nearest the button would blow the fire siren daily at noon. No guarantee was made, however, tha...
Winter is coming
By Marsha Kennedy Idyllwild Snow Group Idyllwilders are, for the most part, an independent and resourceful sort. Residents have born the demands of sn...
Chief concerns: What does the incident commander do at an emergency wildland fire?
Editor’s note: Chief Hawkins uses an imaginary, but realistic, scenario to describe the thought process and actions of an incident commander during a ...
Readers Write: Please, no laser lights
Editor: Tahquitz Rock was sacred to the local Native Americans who took care of our beautiful valley and mountain. According to legend, they promised ...
Readers Write: Opposed to anti-Christian rhetoric
Editor: I enjoy my weekly edition of the Town Crier immensely. But although I enjoy the paper, I have been offended consistently by your “Dr Tom” colu...
Out Loud: A nice Father’s Day
Like most local homes, ours only cools down during the night when we have these serious hot spells. Otherwise, we start melting inside about noon. I k...
Past Tense: June 22, 2017
70 years ago - 1947 Fred Patton revealed he was smuggled into this area. “Back in 1895,” he recalled, “a man stole me from my folks up in Sonoma Coun...
Creature Corner: June 22, 2017
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about the new Bengal cat, Patrick. Patrick: (Saunters into the cattery) Well, well, well. W...