

Cheap gas a big hit in Pine Cove
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Advertised as “For all the hardworking people on the Hill,” the Market Place at Pine Cove offered unleaded gas for $3.49 per gallon on Saturday, Sept. 3, and the community heartily responded. The market also offers a Loyalty Program in which customers bring receipts for five full fill-ups and receive two tickets to the Rustic Theatre. Photo: Cid Castillo

Two thirsty hikers who took a dangerous short cut off the Pacific CrestTrail on the flank of San Jacinto Peak discovered the remains of missinghiker Robert Budinski early last week, according to a Facebook post fromthe Fowler O’ Sullivan Foundation, a nonprofit group that helps thefamilies of missing hikers. Budinski had entered our local trails…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) board conducted its last meeting by teleconference on April 28. The district has completed initial abatement inspections on all parcels within its jurisdiction. The agency will work with getting those property owners who are out of compliance into compliance. Out of the 3,571 parcels in the district, 670 failed…
A collision occurred on Highway 74 last week, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Matt Napier. According to the report, at 10:25 a.m. on March 10, two vehicles were involved in a traffic collision. The incident occurred on Highway 74 2.9 miles east of Highway 371. Patrick Michael Rollett, 38 of Perris, was driving…
After hearing the annual report from the Mile High Radio Club about operations of the local emergency broadcast station WNKI 1610 AM, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission reviewed several board policies and heard reports from Chief Patrick Reitz and Battalion Chief Mark LaMont. Bill Tell, MHRC president, discussed what the organization has accomplished since…
Sentenced to jail On June 10, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Jerome Brock sentenced Michael McRae Kellner to two years in county jail for his guilty plea of burglary. The judge then suspended one year of the sentence. Kellner was arrested on May 29. He was charged with multiple burglaries, narcotic possession, receiving stolen property…
Fifth grade teacher Mr. Brennen Priefer chose the Idyllwild School students of the week Kinsey Kretsinger (top) and Glen McIntyre for being reliable, responsible and caring students. “They both are always smiling and willing to help other students at any moment. These two are prime examples of high character students who go above and beyond…