Feb. 14, 2019 at 9:15 a.m. — Boulders partially blocked both lanes of Highway 243 approximately a mile north of the the USFS station at Alandale, about 3 1/2 miles north of Pine Cove.
Photo by Becky Clark

Boulders on 243 about 1 mi. north of Alandale USFS station
By Jack Clark
Feb. 14, 2019 at 9:15 a.m. — Boulders partially blocked both lanes of Highway 243 approximately a mile north of the the USFS station at Alandale, about 3 1/2 miles north of Pine Cove.
Photo by Becky Clark

Volleyball Town Hall Sports Coordinator Michael Holato gave this report on recent Coed Adult Volleyball games. Results for Town Hall Adult Coed Volleyball: Games Coed Volleyball finished the first part of their season before Christmas break. • Wilson Woodworking defeated Idyllwild Brewpub 25-23, 25-17, 23-25 and 25-20. Then they defeated Pino Tree Service 25-18, 27-25…
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Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 19 to 25. Idyllwild • Nov. 19 — Public intoxication, 2:47 a.m., 25000 block of Hwy. 243 Handled by deputy. • Nov. 19 — Alarm call, 5:01 a.m., North Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. • Nov. 19…
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Idyllwild Water District held another special meeting Dec. 9 to approve a bid to repair sewer breakage on Estate Drive. The board unanimously approved the bid with three of the five board members present. Directors David Hunt and Les Gin were absent. Directors Steve Kunkle, Dr. Charles Schelly and Peter Szabadi were present. According to…
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