The Idyllwild Town Crier will revive its tradition of annual Holiday Party and Membership appreciation nights on Thursday, December 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Middle Ridge Winery, inviting the community to gather for an evening of celebration, connection, and a preview of what’s ahead for the long-standing local newspaper. The event is free…

Due to the influx of hot ashes and hazardous materials found inIdyllwild Transfer Station dumpsters, employees are doing load checks onevery vehicle entering the station during the next few days. Accordingto employee Ron Pasch, “Code enforcement will be notified and finesissued. Be prepared for long lines.”

The family of Idyllwild native Sterling Dutton, 39, are rallying aroundhim after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) this lastweekend. His sister Marissa, presently in New York, has started a GoFundMe pagewith the goal of raising $75,000 to help pay for “finding and receivingcognitive and physical therapies.” Sterling also will need to plot acareer…