Editor’s note: Although the election is nearly over and most winners — officials and propositions — are known, the Town Crier invited several local elected officials to share their expectations on the results — not the merits — of the races and propositions. Today, Tuesday, Nov. 6, Election Day, ends what is commonly called the…

“This summer’s weather has been somewhat of a rollercoaster,” was the lead sentence in a weather story two weeks ago! Hang on, the temperatures on the Hill have passed the rollercoaster’s dip and returned to the top again. From record highs in July and early September to record lows in the middle of September, October…

Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday July 8, to Sunday, July 14: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance July 8 — Forest, woods or wildland fire. July 9 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. July 9 — Canceled en route, Pine Cove. July 10 — Police matter, Idyllwild. July 10 — Medical aid,…

Beloved husband and father, and longtime Little Lake School principal, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, surrounded by his family. Born in Washington, D.C. May 22, 1922, he was the youngest son of Rubin and Lillian Acton. His beloved wife, Jane, of 65 years, passed way in 2007. Sidney had 11 children: Penni, Jodi,…