

Pedestrian struck by big truck
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At about 3:40 P.M. on Friday afternoon, a male pedestrian was struck by a large truck while walking on Highway 243 near Ridgeview Dr. The victim suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Idyllwild Fire to Desert Regional Medical Center. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, Jan. 24 to 30. • Jan. 24 — Public service assist, physically disabled, 9:46 a.m. Marian View Dr.• Jan. 24 —EMS call, provide ALS, 1:50 p.m. Delano Dr.• Jan. 24 — Hazardous condition, 2:20 p.m. Lilac Ln.• Jan. 24 — Public…
Last week, we participated in a two-hour conference call with a Connecticut newspaper panel interested in hearing about your Town Crier’s membership model to help save their own paper. Fortunately, there are many good people in that community who realize the importance of independent journalism and because of their efforts, their paper now has excellent…
Recreation contract ends The Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC) held its last meeting as administrator for community recreation on Wednesday, July 13. On Aug. 1, the Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA) assumes control of the County Service Area (CSA) 36 recreation program. The county, as directed by 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone, terminated ICRC’s…
Several earthquakes occurred on the Hill and in nearby areas in recent days. All were less than 3.0-magnitude. The most recent and strongest was 2.9-magnitude quake at about 7:40 a.m. Monday, April 14. It was centered 7 miles south southwest of Idyllwild and 10 miles southeast of Valle Vista. This was the fifth quake in…
Right: Owners Avery and June Fisher inspect the newly remodeled kitchen at the Sportland complex (circa 1962). File photo Below: The Little Gable Gallery opens in Sportland (circa 1962). A revisit of Idyllwild’s Sportland will appear in next week’s issue. File photo
Pine Cove Water District directors chose the same slate of officers for 2017 as served in 2016. Director Robert Hewitt remains board president; Diana Luther will serve again as vice president; and Lou Padula as secretary. All of the officers were elected to their current board office in August 2015. Reporting on the water conditions,…