Dogs get first-paw experience in snake training

Some may have noticed a recent increase in enforcement by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). This increased enforcement is due to community concern regarding unsafe speeds in and around town.Long-time resident Eric Townsend said in an email at the beginning of July, “On busy weekends with crowded streets, pedestrians in the street, I see people…

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ revisited By Jack and Becky Clark Co-publishers Town Crier readers began stepping to the plate the very day after we printed the article “Does the Town Crier have a future?” in last week’s newspaper. This very much reminds us of the final scene from “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the classic 1946…

“A 4-year-old child from Western Riverside County recently died after contracting COVID-19, becoming the youngest person in the county to die from the virus since the pandemic started,” according to Riverside University Health System.“The death took place during the first week of August, but health officials reported the cause of death [last] week after receiving…

The nascent Idyllwild Fire Auxiliary held its second meeting and selected temporary officers. Charles Wix agreed to serve as president. The other officers are Christina Edwards, vice president, Rick Foster, secretary, and Nancy Layton is the treasurer. The group devoted time to reviewing a draft of the articles of incorporation and discussing possible Auxiliary projects….

Out of 12 submissions for the Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award, the Town Crier has culled them down to three top candidates the community will now choose among. The honor is given to an individual or group that represents EMax’s spirit of community and volunteerism. Prior awardees took actions that created a spark sufficient to…