

New HELP Center board introduced
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The new 2012 Idyllwild HELP Center board members (from left) Bill Whitman, Dick Hadick (treasurer), Sam Crowell, Deanna Collins (vice president), Doug Austin, Steve Taylor, Karen Patterson (executive director), Lou Bacher (president), Linda Anderson, and Margaret Mary Leusch (secretary). Member Holly Maag is not in the photograph. Photo courtesy of Colleen Manchee

As of press time, the area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove has a total of six reported cases of COVID-19, according to the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) website. The first reported case for the area was on April 3. The fifth case was reported on May 18. No deaths have been reported for the area since…
The Town Crier invites all businesses, organizations and individuals (musicians, artists, etc.) to submit event listings for the winter/spring Idyllwild Guide that will be published in October. Sumbit listings for events that will occur from October through May 2012. Please include date, time and location of event. In addition to being seen in the Idyllwild…
Friday evening, Feb. 23, a single-family home burned on Azalea Trails Road, north of Pine Cove. The fire was reported about 5:45 p.m. Cal Fire, the Riverside County Fire Department and the Idyllwild Fire Department all responded. The structure fire was contained about three hours later at 9 p.m. No injuries were reported, but the…
The holiday seasons are approaching. The Idyllwild Help Center is a vital contributor to hundreds of local residents because the Help Center’s gifts are not limited to the precious holidays. With the approaching Christmas holiday, the Help Center has erected its annual Angel Tree in three locations — Idyllwild Bake Shop and Brew, Fairway Market…
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, the U.S. Forest Service plans to begin the Thomas Mountain Prescribed Burn at about 9 a.m. Operations may continue through the weekend. An unexpected change in weather conditions will cancel the burn. Intermittent recreational closures may occur at Thomas Mountain yellow post sites (semi-developed campgrounds), Thomas Mountain Road (6S13) and the…
Jeremy Teeguarden reported on Town Hall Youth baseball for the week of June 4 …