

Community donates replacement equipment to Woodies
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“Thanks to the generosity of the community in donating saws to the Woodies and the tree crews dropping off wood. Our little rag-tag team (Woodies) are back on track processing firewood for the Idyllwild HELP Center,” wrote Woodies member Pat Smith. Photo courtesy of Pat Smith

Longtime Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC) board member Linda McCaughin submitted a resignation letter dated Dec. 27 that became effective Jan.1. Vice President and Acting Chair Dawn Sonnier informed the board of McCaughin’s resignation at it’s Tuesday, Jan. 12 meeting. With McCaughin’s departure, ICRC is back to a board of five out of seven, with…
Town Crier Members and subscribers who have their newspapers mailed off the Hill may not receive the July 26 issue as usual. The Cranston Fire erupted Wednesday before the papers were to be delivered to the Post Office, and it now is closed, as is Highway 243, so delivery trucks cannot get on or off…
The Idyllwild Library has California and federal tax forms available free of charge. The Library hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The address is 54185 Pinecrest Ave.
Commissioner Paul Riggi conducted a brief and efficient meeting in his final role as Idyllwild Fire Protection District vice president. Overseeing a special meeting, the commission elected officers, at least, until the new full commission meets on Dec. 13 and approved a resolution for a fire equipment grant. Commissioner Jeannine Charles-Stigall was chosen president, Dr….
Fire log Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Monday to Sunday, July 20 to 26. Beaumont • July 20 — Traffic collision with no injuries, I-10 cross of Hwy. 60. Idyllwild • July 20 — Two walk-in medical aids. • July 21 — Medical aid, N. Circle Dr. • July 21 — Medical…
Stephen Patrick Medlock, 53, a transient, charged with arson for starting and igniting the 2013 Silver Fire, had his Aug. 9, felony settlement conference moved to Sept. 10. While negotiations with the prosecutor continue, Medlock has not received an offer. Since Medlock’s March 21, preliminary hearing, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has amended the…