Fred Mullholland of Idyllwild and three other unidentified American Legionnaires, along with Danny and Terry Richardson, were angels this week for a family who lost their home in the Mountain Fire. After Terry’s aunt in Orange County passed away recently, the family had extra furniture from her house and chose to donate it to Marty…

Idyllwild’s own Casey Abrams and gal pal Haley Reinhart, both American Idol season 10 finalists, are releasing a holiday single, the Frank Loesser standard, “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” Available for download on iTunes on Monday, Nov. 21, with a video to follow. Advance reviews are that it’s “too cute for words.” To get a listing…

Janice Herdey (shown here in a 2009 file photo), 20-year Pine Cove resident, packed up and moved to Green Valley, Ariz., this past month. Janice is known for her volunteer work with Idyllwild’s Mountain Community Patrol from its beginning and as president for three terms. Janice also was a tireless volunteer for Animal Rescue Friends…

Longtime Idyllwild resident Pat Parish, devoted wife to Bob, passed away on the evening of Sept. 11. Pat had been a member of the Peace Corps, a Rhodes Scholar and dedicated her life to education. Plans are being formulated for a service 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Idyllwild Community Presbyterian Church. As these…