
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Master Chorale gets special honor
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The Idyllwild Master Chorale had a wonderful surprise during Sunday afternoon’s performance at the IAF Theatre at Idyllwild Arts. For its annual holiday concert, State Sen. Jeff Stone sent his District Director Glenn Miller (right) to present a proclamation honoring the chorale for its long history of work.


Verne Lauritzen, 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington’s chief of staff, confirmed that Washington has decided to reconstitute the County Service Area 36 Advisory Council (Idyllwild). The council, which operates to inform the supervisor on specific matters, has been at the point of dying without regular meetings. By reconstituting the council, residents of CSA 36 will…
Village Hardware was broken into again last night. This is the second burglary at the store in three weeks. The burglars entered around 2 a.m. and took all of the Stihl chain saws, some blowers, trimmers and another generator, according to manager Larry Donahoo. They apparently brought their own tools to cut locks, chains and…
After two years, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioners last week approved an agreement for the local Mile High Radio Club to operate WNKI — the local emergency radio station. MHRC directors must still approve the agreement before it is signed, said MHRC President Bill Tell. A special MHRC meeting is planned for Dec. 11…
With the long-anticipated return of the cuisine of Frankie Machine (Frank Ferro), and a targeted Memorial Day opening for his restaurant Ferro on Cedar Street, Idyllwild diners and visitors will have palate-pleasing choices throughout town. First on scene this spring will be Fratello’s on Ridgeview Drive in the former Nature’s Wisdom space. Luis Solis, owner/operator…
2015 will bring us the 25th-annual Idyllwild Earth Fair. However, a significant change will occur this year. The event has been re-scheduled to a September weekend from its traditional mid-May appearance. This year, on May 16, the Earth Fair organizers will hold a yard sale to raise money for the fall fair. The address of…
So far, seven businesses have acquired Town Crier Memberships: Baily Winery; The Family Business (bookkeeping); Fern Valley Inn; Idyllwild Backhoe; Middle Ridge Inc. (winery and art gallery); Sandlin & Son Refrigeration; and Sub Rosa Apothecary. Also, three nonprofit organizations have joined as Members: Idyllwild Arts Academy; Friends of San Jacinto Mountain County Parks; and St….