I have just one thought after reading the letter titled “Who is Community Center for?” in the Nov. 3 edition of the Town Crier. There is a story of a ...
Opinion: Publishing rants is not free speech
I must speak out against the recent accusatory ranting recently published in the opinion and letters section of the Town Crier. It is inconceivable to...
Opinion: What’s going on with recreation?
This first paragraph is in response to the Readers write letter from Jeff Smith last week [in the Nov. 3 issue of the Town Crier]. It is malicious and...
Opinion: Occupied!
I’m glad to see the Idyllwild knob turned to red. Some years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and d...
Fire and Forest: Fewer dollars …
What will happen to federal support for homeowner fire abatement? Judging from the words of U.S. Forest Service’s Director of Fire and Aviation Manage...
Creature Corner: Nov. 10, 2011
Paws up to our min/pin mix Frankie for snuggling his way right into the hearts of his forever humans. Good job Frankie! Found: An adult, medium-size, ...
Past Tense: Nov. 10, 2011
65 years ago - 1946 The E.H. Kincaides bought the Cole house nearing completion on the corner of River Drive. 60 years ago - 1951 Building started on ...
Outside Idyllwild: PCT speed record and other stories …
Scott Williamson has set the new speed record for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). He completed the 2,627-mile trail southbound from Canada to Me...
Initial Thoughts: From Nov. 1, 1946, to 2011, 65 years proud …
Editor’s note: Ernie and Betty Maxwell wrote the column below for the Oct. 28, 1952 issue. In it, they discuss the production of the first Town Crier ...
Before Our Time: From lumber to recreation …
As this past summer’s well-deserved centennial celebration for Ernie Maxwell fades into memory, I’d like to focus attention on an equally fascinating ...