

San Bernardino Diocese visits Idyllwild
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On Sunday, Oct. 9, the auxiliary bishop of the San Bernardino Diocese visited Idyllwild’s Queen of Angels Church. Bishop Rutilio del Riego (right) celebrated the 8 and 10 a.m. masses. Afterward, he joined the parishioners’ potluck after they held a town hall meeting. During the potluck, the bishop joined Father Charles Miller and one of the youngest parishioners, Orion Colinson. Photo by Robert Haine

Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Sunday, June 30, to Monday, July 8: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance July 2 — Medial aid, Idyllwild. July 3 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. July 4 — Two medical aids, Idyllwild. July 5 — Traffic collision with injuries, Idyllwild. July 5 — Canceled en route….
Last week from Monday to Thursday, Aug. 2 to 5, a Caltrans tree crew performed routine maintenance tree trimming on Highway 243. Caltrans Public Affairs Officer Terri Kasinga said the work “provides road clearance, visibility and reduces the weight of the branches. It also provides preparation work for winter months. This type of tree trimming…
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Editor’s note: Christi Barrett became Hemet Unified School District superintendent on July 1. She follows Dr. Barry Kayrell, who announced his retirement in January. She met with the Town Crier Tuesday, Oct. 4, prior to the HUSD board meeting, which was held at Idyllwild School. Barrett began her career in the classroom working with special…