

Soroptimist members hear presentation from Exceed
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At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Soroptimist International of Idyllwild heard a presentation on Exceed, a division of Valley Resource Center, from speaker Mary Morse (right), who is shown here with club president Melody Blaschko (left). Photo ourtesy of Melody Blaschko

A major house fire occurred Sunday evening, Nov. 15, essentially destroying the house. At about 4:30 p.m., Idyllwild Fire Department received a dispatch alert about a house burning at 25435 Scenic Drive. When IFD arrived, the house was already “fully involved,” according to Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz. “Crews had some difficulty accessing the residence…
Last month, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection unanimously approved the final draft of its new Zone Zero defensible space regulations. These will restrict vegetation and other potential flammable items within five feet of a structure. The Zone Zero regulations apply within State Responsibility Areas and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones located…...
Members of the 2015 Lilac Festival Committee take a break after planting 50 lilacs at the Idyllwild Inn on Saturday.
This week, the Town Crier spoke with two board members of the Idyllwild Climbers Alliance, a local all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission of preserving, protecting and enhancing the climbing experience in the San Jacinto mountains through conservation, stewardship and education of all who come to experience the unique, historic values of the area. This…
By Idyllwild School PTAContributed Faculty at Idyllwild School were treated to some well-deserved pampering May 3 through 7 during Teacher Appreciation Week.Idyllwild School PTA organized and sponsored the week of morning goodies, lunches and gifts of gratitude.“We know how challenging it’s been for teachers in 2020 and 2021 given the pandemic and having to totally…
Dr. Richard Minnich made it clear that he believes the Hill is still very vulnerable to another large and devastating wildfire.