One day in 1997, Becky Clark, just promoted editor-in-chief of the Town Crier, was paying Town Crier bills when she came upon one for a few hundred dollars for dues to the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA). Not being sure what that bill was about, she investigated. She found that the CNPA existed to promote…

At 4:05 p.m. Saturday, June 2, a two-car, non-injury collision occurred on Highway 74 at Paradise Drive. The first vehicle involved, a silver 1995 Chevrolet Astro van driven by Bernadine Stoll 81, of Pine Cove, was driving south on Paradise Drive. The second vehicle was a silver 2014 Nissan Ultima, driven by Tara Davenport 27,…

The Idyllwild Water District is also considering a rate increase later this year. Last Friday, its Rules and Regulations Committee met to discuss several changes to its water policies, including possible rate increases. Should the district go to Stage 3 water conservation, the tiered rate structure may need to be modified, and the committee, composed…

Jolie Tunnel is among the many creative people who draw inspiration from our community and natural surroundings, and who find the pace of cabin life conductive to their process. Her Idyllwild Mystery Series promises “history, mystery and poppycock” as readers follow the adventures of protagonist Loveda Brown in turn-of-the-century Idyllwild. She describes herself as an…

Recent mountain traffic collisions include a hit-and-run and a broadside resulting in minor injuries.According to California Highway Patrol Officer B. Bolon, at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, Lenny Muscarella, 74, of Idyllwild, was driving a white 1999 Ford F150 in the parking lot at 54391 Village Center Dr. when he backed into a black 2009…