The newspaper asked the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) media information bureau (MIB) if there were any updates on the missing people in and around the Idyllwild area. The newspaper also asked: “We are approaching a year for two [Melissa Lane and Lydia “Dia” Abrams] of the four still missing. Roy Prifogle went missing over…
Linda FrostReporter “The sound (of the hive) is a returning place, a way of returning ourselves to our harmonious original thought.” – Jaqueline Freeman, “The Song of Increase” Near a fork toward the top of the Deer Springs Trail, there stands a towering grandmother of a pine displaying a bright v-shaped lightning scar. This great…
Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, May 19• Jazzercise, 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Camp Maranatha, 54162 Maranatha Dr.• Coed Pickleball, 9-11 a.m. Idyllwild…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • May 10 — Public service assist, 3:20 a.m. N. Circle Dr.• May 10 — Medical aid, 12:31 p.m. Saunders Meadow Rd.• May 10 — Medical aid, 1:22 p.m. N. Circle Dr.• May 10 — Medical aid, 10:25 p.m. Marian View Dr.• May…
By Idyllwild School PTAContributed Faculty at Idyllwild School were treated to some well-deserved pampering May 3 through 7 during Teacher Appreciation Week.Idyllwild School PTA organized and sponsored the week of morning goodies, lunches and gifts of gratitude.“We know how challenging it’s been for teachers in 2020 and 2021 given the pandemic and having to totally…
Mental health Dear editor:May is Mental Health Month. By urging my public officials to prioritize suicide prevention, mental health and crisis care, I am hoping to influence collective change to support #MentalHealth4All.Right now, individuals in crisis are able to call 1-800-273-8255 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats learned about Shorty’s adoption.Pepper: I keep hearing laughter and squealing. What is it?Whiskers: I hear it, too.Ellie: Relax! It’s just some humans visiting the three kittens. They are so entertaining.Miss Kitty: They make everyone laugh.Ellie: Have they been spoken for? I mean, do they…
70 years ago – 1951Opening of trout season was marred by severe weather and tragedy. Ten camping parties had to be rescued from Dark Canyon Campground and a boy froze to death when he attempted to hike out seeking help for his father who had suffered a heart attack. 65 years ago – 1956In a…
Stephanie YostICC board president The Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) is reopening the Saturday Mountain Market in the parking lot of the Idyllwild Community Playground this coming Saturday, May 22. Market hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ICC has confirmed that our regular local and off-the-Hill vendors will be there, in addition to several new…
Ann SmithReporter What started as a normal Southern California spring day, Friday May 14, became an opportunity to educate a licensed attorney about the law as it pertains to the freedom of a journalist to attend a meeting on public property. Specifically, individuals in California must have access to public meetings and public records. The…
