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Joe passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025 in his home at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dayton Ohio, Joe graduated from the University of Dayton and served in the Army during the Vietnam war. While he was stationed in South Korea, he met the love of his life…
On March 8, John MacLean will discuss his book “The Esperanza Fire: Arson, Murder, and the Agony of Engine 57” at the Rustic Theatre. MacLean spoke to the Town Crier, Sunday, Feb. 24, about the book and his writing on wildland fires. MacLean has written three other books about wildland fires. The first was “Fire…
A Pine Cove road clearing project is underway. The first section of work began Monday, April 27 and continued through Tuesday, April 28. Another section of work will begin Tuesday, May 5, according to Pete Coy of Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council (MCFSC). MCFSC is overseeing the project. Coy told the newspaper that different sections…
During these COVID times, when so many Hill businesses are suffering, your Memberships are more and more important to keep the Town Crier operating for our Hill.And every week, Becky and I are sending thank you cards to our new and renewing Members. We’ve economized about as much as we can now, so your Memberships…
Four collisions occurred on local roads last week, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.At 4:40 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, Rigoberto Guzman Moran, 64 of Desert Hot Springs, was driving his gray 2016 Toyota Highlander north on Highway 243 just north of Rock Glen Drive at a stated speed of 30 mph….