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By Idyllwild Town Crier

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Updated 4:30 p.m. A wildfire started around 3 a.m. in the San Jacinto Mountains. The Lawler Fire is in National Forest lands about four miles north of Idyllwild along Highway 243. As of 1 p.m., it has burnt about 14 or 15 acres and is approximately 70 percent contained, according to Kate Kramer, Forest Service…
The new Idyllwild Water District Board of Directors held its second special meeting this month, but this time it was with four members. Dr. Charles Schelly is the new president of the district’s board and Vic Sirkin will serve as vice president. Both selections were unanimous. The board then addressed several issues relating to itself…
Hoping to gain the public’s cooperation, Caltrans hosted a press conference at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the base of Highway 330 leading to the San Bernardino Mountains. The theme, “Pack it in, pack it out — help us keep the mountains clean,” aimed to educate snow recreation users about their responsibility to remove…
Financial matters, including a grant receipt and new financial management policies, dominated the Idyllwild Water District’s Sept.16 board meeting. Following up on recommendations from their auditor and Budget Committee, directors approved two important financial policies. With little discussion, the board approved both a policy to establish several reserve funds and how those monies may be…
On Tuesday, Sept.18, at about 6 a.m., Hemet Station Sheriff deputies responded to the Marion Mountain trailhead regarding a lost hiker, a 65-year-old female with over ten years of hiking experience.
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Dec. 13 — Medical aid, 3:17 p.m. Middle Ridge Dr.• Dec. 13 — Walk-in medical aid, 4:54 p.m.• Dec. 13 — Medical aid, 7:26 p.m. Gassner Rd.• Dec. 14 — Motor vehicle collision with injury, 5:39 p.m. Highway 74.• Dec. 15 — Medical…