Past Tense: May 5, 2022
70 years ago - 1952Work began on a new bridge across Strawberry Creek at Fern Valley Corners, replacing a 25-year-old wooden structure.
Readers Write: July 21, 2022
Bless the USA
Dear Editor:I am proud to be an American. Before the start of the Fourth of...
Readers Write: Failed state
Dear editor:Unfortunately, George Carlin was correct when, years ago, he gave up on our species and was just watching as we circled...
Past Tense: April 7, 2022
65 years ago - 1957Bee Krone composed the song “Let’s Keep America Beautiful,” and Philippe Buhler composed music for a string quartet...
Past Tense: September 8, 2022
65 years ago - 1957Pine Dell Estates was a new development in town, just below the village on National Forest Highway .
Readers Write: July 14, 2022
Questions for the mayor
Dear Mayor Max:I have several questions for you, but I understand that you are...
Past Tense: December 9, 2021
65 years ago - 1956The newly organized Pine Cove County Water District planned to ask voters to approve a $110,000 bond issue...
Readers Write: August 26, 2022
A new mayor
Dear Editor:Wouldn’t it be great if the next Mayor Max could be a rescue/shelter dog?...
Art’s Corner
If any one thing can be counted upon for end-of-year entertainment opportunities here on the Hill, the annual get-together at the Idyllwild...
Past Tense: June 9, 2022
75 years ago - 1947A wave of ladybugs buzzed through the village, coming out of hibernation. Somebody proposed an annual village lottery...