Readers Write: It’s only a matter of time for the TC

Editor: It’s a no-brainer.  If you don’t go digital it’s just a matter of time before you go out of business. Is there any environmentalist in...

Readers Write: Bigger ‘ouch’ is IWD’s solution to the bill

Editor: I was shocked to earn of Idyllwild Water District’s “solution” to the $3,500 water bill.  Splitting it is like sentencing an innocent person to...

Out Loud: In the community …

Each week, certain subjects are the talk of the town — sometimes the conversations go on for more than a week or even continue...

Creature Corner: August 10, 2017

This episode of “Days of Our Nine Lives” will be dedicated to profiling the cast of characters. Carli: Carli is a very shy, unobtrusive girl...

Past Tense: August 10, 2017

70 years ago - 1947  Fern Valley Garage advertised “Expert Repair Service, Greeting Cards, Gift Wrappings.” • • • Electric power was on its way to Pine...

Bobbie Rants

I read recently that death is the number 1 killer in the world. Interesting, that. Then why must I listen to endless harangues pointing to...

Chief concerns: What does the incident commander do at an emergency wildland fire?

By John R. Hawkins Fire Chief & Operational Area Fire & Rescue Coordinator Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department Editor’s note: Chief Hawkins uses an imaginary, but...

Paid Political Letter: Pine Cove Water incumbents

Pine Cove Water incumbents Editor: PCWD and its board are a well-maintained machine with some of the best water quality in the nation. They lead the...

Dr. Tom: Happy birthday, Medicare …

I am writing this on the 52nd anniversary of the official signing by President Lyndon Johnson of the legislation enacting Medicare, generally regarded as...

Readers Write: Would not mind paying for subscription again

Editor: I have looked forward to the Town Crier for as long as I can remember and still look forward to it weekly, especially “Out...
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