
Second place winner of the IWD poster contest is seventh grader Scarlet Nowlin shown with President Charles Schelly. PHOTO BY PETER SZABADI
By Idyllwild Town Crier


Second place winner of the IWD poster contest is seventh grader Scarlet Nowlin shown with President Charles Schelly. PHOTO BY PETER SZABADI
On Thursday, June 8, at about 7:40 a.m., Frederick Carlson, 53, of Hemet was riding his 2014 Victory motorcycle northbound on Highway 243 about 250 feet south of Marian View Drive. As he rounded the curve toward town, he lost control of his bike for reasons unknown. He was thrown onto the roadway, sustaining severe…
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Chief John R. Hawkins reminds all citizens that Riverside County Ordinances 858 and 787 prohibit the use of any type of fireworks in Riverside County; including sparklers. The cities of Blythe, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and Indio are allowing the sale and use of State Fire Marshal approved “safe…
A hearing date before the County Planning Commission to consider a conditional use permit for the 8,000-square-foot playground plot at the Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) site has been set for 9 a.m. “or as soon as possible thereafter” on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The hearing will be held at the Riverside County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon…
By Merrie VonSeggern and Gay Reeves Special to the Town Crier Over time, the Idyllwild Food distribution program has evolved. Here is a current description of the program. Idyllwild monthly food distribution serves low-income and senior households. Currently, more than 200 Idyllwild households receive a box of food each month, and more than 25…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday, Aug. 19, through Monday, Aug. 25. Idyllwild • Aug. 19 — No responses. • Aug. 20 — Building fire. • Aug. 20 — Medical aid. • Aug. 21 — Three medical aids. • Aug. 22 — Five medical aids. • Aug. 23…
Caltrans is reporting that it will start emergency culvert repairs on Highway 243 in both directions near Lake Fulmor starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, with anticipated re-opening mid-morning Friday, Dec. 14. Traffic will be turned around during maintenance work.