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By Idyllwild Town Crier

But what are the facts to help you decide? Two multi-unit project plans in town have some residents concerned, particularly Sharon and Glen Baker, and Jeff Taylor, who began a petition some weeks ago to “stop the development of high-density housing in the Idyllwild area,” according to the petition. The smaller of the two projects…
Miss Sunshine’s Container & Shipping Supplies opened its doors last Monday. The expansion of Miss Sunshine’s General Store is located at the former Idyllwild Town Crier office on North Circle Drive. While there was some confusion, owner Shelly Downes explained that the general store isn’t relocating, but expanding to this second location offering shipping supplies,…
Idyology’s location has boasted a creekside restaurant for decades, one of them being The Chart House. This location offers one of the most attractive patio ambiances on the mountain, offering two areas for outdoor dining — the upper deck and the lower patio area next to Strawberry Creek. Carmel Benson is the new owner of…
By Ann SmithReporter There is literally a new game in town! Longtime resident Jenny Kirchner and partner Nicole Smith-Merry will be opening Gidget’s Game Room Friday, July 2. In the past, the space housed a video store. As it happens, Kirchner is a former journalist and photographer for the Idyllwild Town Crier. She learned much…
Local business owner Paul White, owner of the Idyllwild Bake Shop and Brew, has been a member of the Idyllwild American Legion Post 800 for over a decade and has been very active there for the past two years. White recently ascended to the position of commander, replacing two-term Danny Richardson whose distinguished leadership recently…