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That’s All Folk performing before a large, mostly local crowd outside Jo’An’s Restaurant and Bar Friday night.
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Last Week in Idyllwild: June 25, 2015
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Idyllwild native Vicki McDonald, daughter of Trudy Twardowski, feels it is weird to be commuting up the Hill from the Hemet area where she now lives to her original hometown. But she is very happy to be teaching at Idyllwild School and especially glad for the support of Idyllwild parents and the PTA. “The PTA…
Since confirming the first oak tree infested with Goldspotted oak borers, another 20 oaks have been identified, according to Gregg Bratcher, Cal Fire unit forester on the Hill. While the apparent presence of the beetle is still far from the level of devastation it has inflicted in San Diego County, forest officials are still worried…
Editor’s note: California will hold its 2024 Presidential Primary Tuesday, March 5. Besides the races for president and the U.S. Senate, to succeed Diane Feinstein, many local races need a primary to determine the November candidates. The Town Crier is writing about the races for the U.S. Congressional District (CD) 41, California Assembly districts 36…
Attendees at the sheriff’s meeting expressed appreciation for the department’s speaking directly with the community as well as for the specific suggestions offered during the session. “Just what we needed to hear. A really great presentation,” said Dave Cuhse. “Very helpful.” Don Hales, the Fire Department chaplain, had a similar reaction. “Very informative. The captain…
At the July 15 Board of Supervisor’s meeting, 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone requested his colleagues approval to designate several gifts to Hill groups. “Jeff is very encouraged by what Idyllwilders are accomplishing,” said Verne Lauritzen, Stone’s chief of staff. “He wants to help whenever he can.” The Idyllwild HELP Center will receive $3,000 for…
As of Monday, Sept. 25, four free COVID-19 test kits may be ordered per household through COVIDtests.gov. The tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants and are intended for use through the end of 2023. The kits will include instructions on how to verify extended expiration dates. Many kits have had their expiration dates…