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Rotary Ann’s held their annual potluck luncheon to thank local Idyllwild service organizations on Wednesday at the Idyllwild Fire House. Several organizations attended, including the Fire Department, Mountain Disaster Preparedness, and the Woodies. Photo by Barbara Reese


Many local residents had a hard time getting home from Palm Desert on Tuesday afternoon, when an estimated 20 minute delay for construction turned into a hard closure until after midnight, as Highway 74 between Pinyon Crest and Highway 371 became a crime scene. One reader tells us that they saw a tow truck attempt…...
A solo-vehicle, non-injury collision occurred Saturday afternoon on Highway 74 just east of Apple Canyon Road, blocking the eastbound lane, according to the California Highway Patrol. At 3:26 p.m. Saturday, April 21, a white 2003 Nissan Frontier driven by Joel Hernandez, 53, of Rialto, was driving east when the vehicle rolled due to an unsafe…
By Jack Clark Co-publisher and General Counsel We’ve seen a welcome increase in advertising lately, very much appreciated. Remember that since our entire circulation goes to readers who know and love Idyllwild, when you advertise in the Town Crier you are not paying for thousands upon thousands of wasted newspaper ads. They all go to…
Effective Monday, July 16, San Bernardino National Forest officials implemented elevated fire restrictions. In light of conditions and recent fire activity, the decision is based on national-level fire activity, local fire activity and the availability of firefighters for response. Until further notice, the following restrictions are in effect: • No campfires or barbecues are allowed…
By Michael Fogerty Director of Transportation Hemet Unified School District At about 5 p.m. Monday, July 15, Hemet Unified School District Director/Safety Officer Lucy Rebuck contacted me regarding the possible need to evacuate 250 children from the Ronald McDonald Camp in the Lake Hemet area. Six buses were immediately dispatched to the location. The drivers…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission met Tuesday afternoon, June 24, in a special session. The commission acknowledged receipt of the most recent grand jury report and held a closed session to consider the possible discipline, dismissal or release of an employee or employees. The individual or individuals were not identified. When asked if any…