Many of our readers — particularly older readers like me — tell us they want to read a “real” ink-on-paper newspaper they can turn the pages of rather than an online version. Well, we have to tell you, the luxury of a continued ink-on-paper issue is costing the Town Crier more than $60,000 a year…

The Idyllwild Water District’s Rules and Regulations Committee held a special meeting last week. Composed of directors John Cook, Warren Monroe, and General Manager Tom Lynch, the committee discussed possible changes to both Ordinance 62, which addresses establishing and implementing water emergencies within the district, and future resolutions about water shortages. At the Wednesday session,…

More joint projects and planning? Yes During the Aug. 15, Idyllwild Water District meeting, its consolidation committee reported to the full board. The committee has met once, July 16, and attended the Aug. 8, Pine Cove Water District board meeting. At the committee’s meeting, several Pine Cove residents attended and expressed strong opposition to the concept…

Anthony Michael Wood, 25, of Idyllwild, was arrested on Westridge Road on Nov. 14 for a variety of sex crimes. A felony settlement conference has been scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 29. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office filed eight charges, to which he pleaded not guilty. These charges range from sexual acts with a child…