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 fire...

Another Point of View: By State Sen. Jeff Stone

SB 30 – Putting Politics Ahead of Jobs The Truth about Senate Bill 30 Here we go again… California Senate Democrats are once again attempting to circumvent...

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 their...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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/images/pdfs/clean-homes-healthy-families-en.pdf www.backdoorsurvival.com/diy-liquid-castile-soap-wonderful/ If...

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...

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 Max...
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