Town Crier
Past Tense: Dec. 6, 2012
65 years ago - 1947
Deputy Max Jensen, assigned to the mountains by the Sheriff’s Department, reported that during the previous six months he had...
Another Point of View: Regarding “Why unions?”
Editor’s note: This viewpoint is a commentary on Conor O’Farrell’s column, “Why unions?…” which appearred in the Nov. 15 issue of the Town Crier.
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News of Record: Nov. 29, 2012
Fire log
Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday to Sunday, Nov. 19 to 25, 2012:
Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance
Nov. 19 — Walk-in...
Creature Corner: Nov. 29, 2012
The ARF staff and all of the four-leggeds wish our loyal community, friends, and visitors a Happy Thanksgiving.
Reunited this week after taking a little...
Santa’s mail box at post office, ready for letters
Santa’s Mail Box is now at the Idyllwild Post Office ready to receive letters from local children. Santa’s postal elves Kelsi Lehman, Christina Edwards, Postmaster Kelly Gates and Sherry Kaufman, present the box all ready for the first letters to Santa. Children may mail their letters to Santa up until noon Monday, Dec. 17, in order to reach the North Pole in time for Christmas. And every year, Santa gives the Town Crier permission to print some of the letters he receives from Idyllwild boys and girls in the newspaper.
20th annual Spark of Love Toy Drive
“These are tough times, but people came through for us last year and I hope they can do better this year," said Firefighter Mark Spehar ...
Opinion: A 4-legged Christmas Wish list
For Santa, readers and Honorable Mayor Max:
I am “4-legged” and I speak for all my furry friends.
I hear Christmas is approaching upon us....
Opinion: Palms to Pines Scenic Byway
Having attended local meetings regarding the proposed Palms to Pines Scenic Byway, I would like to comment about the letter to editor on this...
Opinion: Phone numbers the ‘659’ is silent
I have lived full-time in Idyllwild for more than a year now — a short time compared to the multitude of wonderful “long-timers.”
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