

Veterans mark Marine Corps birthday
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The U.S. Marine Corps celebrated its 237th birthday on Saturday, Nov.10. In observance, Idyllwild Marines held a cake-cutting ceremony. Preparing to cut the cake is Master Sergeant Danny Richardson, flanked by Gunnery Sergeant Rick Foster (left) and Corporal Fred Mahollond (right). In the background is Ron Draper, commander of American Legion Post 800. Photo by Cid Castillo

The new year brought one barely noticeable change to the Hill. Officially, the San Jacinto Mountain Area Water Study Agency terminated. It passed quietly and without fanfare, a contrast with its notoriety and presence during its infancy in the 1980s and more recently in the early 2000s. The Agency, as it was initially called, was…
General Manager Jack Hoagland of the Idyllwild Water District issued a press release to the Town Crier on Monday, July 9, indicating that this week it is mailing its customers an “Official Notice” advising that “the District has exceeded the maximum contaminate limit (MCL) for both total trihalomethanes (TTHM) of 80 parts per billion and…
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…
The Mile High Radio Club plans several changes as it gradually assumes responsibility for operating WNKI, 1610 AM — the local emergency radio station. At the end of 2014, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District agreed to transfer WNKI operations to MHRC, which has begun implementing improvements. An important step is to expand the coverage area…
Your new or renewed Town Crier Membership comes with a big extra: Thanks to the generosity of Bruce Ross and Eileen Gallo-Ross, each TC new or renewed Membership receives discounts at the Red Kettle restaurant in downtown Idyllwild on up to two meals per day for six months!So, become a Member, if you’re not already,…
Both Idyllwild and Pine Cove water districts are holding an election for members of their board of directors. This is a vote-by-mail election. IWD has five candidates for three seats. The incumbents are Jim Billman, Dean Lattin and Warren Monroe. The challengers are Steven Kunkle and June Rockwell. PCWD has three candidates for two seats….