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PHOTOS: Last Week in Idyllwild
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It’s not every day you get to talk to Miss America, but as I sat in her living room with the best view of the valley floor, I listened to her life story. Jo-Carroll Dennison, 96, has lived a long and full life with many stories along the way. Dennison was born Dec. 16, 1923….
Back in late September 2020, a mountain lion cub was found motionless on the side of the road in the Idyllwild area near the Riverside County Fire Department. “The California Department of Fish and Wildlife suggested they contact the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) because they have a wildlife center in Romona with vet…
Two local restaurants sold last week. David Butterfield, co-owner of Ferro and the Idyllwild Brewpub, was the principal in the acquisition of Jo’An’s and Uncle B’s. He confirmed his involvement in response to a question from the Town Crier. While he was not ready to discuss the future possible uses of the Jo’An’s site, he…
The Mayor’s office was invited to speak on The Kelly Clarkson Show during her National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month episode that aired on NBC this last Friday afternoon. Clarkson asked, “How did Max II become the mayor of Idyllwild?” The mayor’s Chief of Staff Phyllis Mueller told Clarkson that the election came about as…