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During the Idyllwild Garden Club’s first meeting of the year Sophia Dean (left) and Pat Hughes, both master gardeners, shared information about the master gardener’s program and how you can become one. Photo by Careena Chase


Idyllwild Water District residents will have a choice of five candidates for the three director seats up for election in the August mail-in ballot election. Running for re-election are Board President Jim Billman and directors Warren Monroe and Dean Lattin, who is in his first election. The two challengers are Steven Kunkle and June Rockwell….
Before and during the public hearing on the Idyllwild Water District standby fee, the audience, directors and General Manager Tom Lynch addressed several other topics besides the fee itself. For example, Lynch said that two wells (nos. 12 and 27) had already been rehabilitated for less than $15,000. Well no. 27, on the north side…
Although the Metropolitan Water District recently declared a “Regional Drought Emergency for all of Southern California,” Hill residents and visitors do not have to worry. While still in Stage 2 or 3 (conserve water usage), all three local water district — Fern Valley, Idyllwild (IWD) and Pine Cove — managers are comfortable with local resources…
After spending more than seven hours on an agenda item last Tuesday (May 5) to rescind four of the county’s public health orders including the wearing of a face mask or face covering, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted to continue the item to 1 p.m. Friday, May 8. After approximately seven more hours…
The Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award committee at the Town Crier has decided on three top candidates for the community to choose among. The honor is given to an individual or group who represents EMax’s spirit of community and volunteerism. Prior awardees took actions that created a spark sufficient to bring others into the fray…
Idyllwild Middle School students announced their awards to five local groups whose efforts will enhance the community and activities for middle school students.