If there is one thing I can say, it is that we are grateful for all the support and positive energy everyone has given us here at INK Book Gathering. We appreciate it more than we can say. We cannot condone the negative things being said, all we can do is support the freedom of…

On the Hill, there are already several community gardens. In small portions of Idyllwild, residents having banded together with common purpose to grow “organic” food for the benefit of those who plant and nurture these gardens. A “government” garden, paid for by community tax money, must make itself available to the wishes of the informed…

I have a brother living full-time and parents who are part-time Idyllwild residents. The San Jacinto Wilderness also is special to me for many years of backpacking in my youth and our marriage proposal 25 years ago. Our Temecula home has a wonderful view of the vineyards with the mountain beyond. Your “Breaking News” announcements…

I live on a short dead-end street in Fern Valley. Our few full-time residents generate rare traffic. This past Saturday and Sunday, however, the attraction of snow beckoned more drivers than I would normally see in three months. They used one of the two snow-plowed lanes for parking. At least 10 times I had to…

Editor’s note: As part of the Common Core standards being taught at Idyllwild School, teacher George Companiott had his eighth-grade students write letters to the editor. Over the next few weeks, Town Crier will print a few of these. Editor: Idyllwild lacks recreational activities for youth to participate in. I think that 13- to 17-year-olds…