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...
A Healthy Idyllwild: June 15, 2017
Nothing in this article is meant to be medical advice. Please consult your own healthcare provider. Some info below taken from: www.fresnometmin.org/...
Dr. Tom: Character and beliefs …
Two interesting things happened last week — besides the other really interesting thing that I’m not going to talk about (much) — both of which revolve...
Readers Write: The relative nature of perfect …
Editor: It was a perfect day for Idyllwild’s annual 5k/10k races with clear skies and cooler weather than usual. Chip Shelly was emcee again; Mayor Ma...