

Veterans mark Marine Corps birthday
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The U.S. Marine Corps celebrated its 237th birthday on Saturday, Nov.10. In observance, Idyllwild Marines held a cake-cutting ceremony. Preparing to cut the cake is Master Sergeant Danny Richardson, flanked by Gunnery Sergeant Rick Foster (left) and Corporal Fred Mahollond (right). In the background is Ron Draper, commander of American Legion Post 800. Photo by Cid Castillo

Ward Johnson, 53, returned to Idyllwild and gratefully presented the Idyllwild Fire District with a plaque and photo at its March 26 meeting. In late December 1972, Johnson was sledding on Strong Drive. He crossed South Circle Drive and a passing car hit him. The driver stopped, looked at Johnson on the ground, then got…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, April 25 to May 1. • April 26 — EMS call, provide advanced life support, 10 a.m. Maranatha Dr.• April 26 — EMS call, provide ALS, 12:04 p.m. Tollgte Rd.• April 26 — Power line down, 6 p.m. Hemstreet Pl.• April…
By Stephanie Yost, Idyllwild Community Center board presidentContributed Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) is revising the scope of its building plans for the new recreation center complex slated for location on its property that currently houses the Idyllwild Community Playground and Butterfield Amphitheater. Rather than continue to seek funding to build a large community center building…
Use the treasure map below to plan your yard sale adventure.The number at the end of each yard sale listing correspondsto the location number on the map. YARD SALE Thurs. May 25 – Sun. May 28; 8-5 pm. Holiday items, furniture, collectibles, including dolls. Women’s clothes, including Lu LA Rue XXS-4X, Disney, Xmas & Halloween,…
I had my first COVID vaccine shot Monday. I qualify now because I’m 75 plus. Becky made an appointment for me at a county facility down in Beaumont, and I’m set for my second shot as well. I’m relating this so you’ll know vaccination is becoming available. But the vaccination doesn’t quite come to us,…