
Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Search for lost hiker near Lawler Lodge
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A California Highway Patrol helicopter was involved in a search for a lost hiker Thursday afternoon near Lawler Lodge. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Wednesday morning, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station received calls from four different people reporting the sound of gunshots in the Cedar Glen area, according the Hemet Capt. Joseph Borja. “We responded, but no one was located or arrested,” he said. The callers provided a limited description of the shooters. One even thought the…
By Stephanie YostIdyllwild Community Center President The long-awaited Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) building is soon to be a reality. After many years of planning and fundraising, and then more years of planning and fundraising, the new building is finally on track to be built. ICC, doing business as the original 501(c)(3) nonprofit San Jacinto Mountain…
The lawsuit filed by J.L. Pentrack against Idyllwild House Publishing Co. Ltd. (IHP), the parent company of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper, has been dismissed.In exchange, IHP dismissed its cross-complaint back against Pentrack. No money or anything else of value was exchanged by the parties.The Town Crier reported on this lawsuit after it was filed…
Fire protection projects to continue The Cranston, the Mendocino-complex, and the many other small and large fires throughout the state did not stop the Mountain Area Safety Taskforce from meeting last week. Most of the local fire managers were able to attend the Sept. 12 session, at which much of the discussion was about future…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. Idyllwild • Sept. 25 –– Petty theft, N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. • Sept. 26 –– Grand theft, Pine Crest Ave. Report taken. • Sept. 26 –– Civil dispute, Maranatha Dr. Handled…
Saturday was the Pine Cove Property Owners Association annual meeting to consider donations to local groups. Several representatives from various community groups came and spoke about how past donations were used and which current projects would benefit from a new donation. Carolyn Levitski, on behalf of the Idyllwild Area Historical Society, described two major projects…