Author: Idyllwild Town Crier

  • IWD awards students for water posters/essays

    By David Jerome Correspondent The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Board of Directors met Wednesday, Nov. 15, for short but joyous session. Director Steve Kunkle was absent. The room was unusually animated, as parents and children attended to hear the board recognize winners of IWD’s Idyllwild School Water Scholarship contest. Prizes were awarded for posters and…

  • Holiday closings

    Hill businesses and institutions that will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, to observe Thanksgiving are: • Area post offices • Fairway Market • Fern Valley Water District • Hemet Unified School District (also Friday) • Idyllwild Health Center • Idyllwild Library (also Friday) • Idyllwild Nature Center • Idyllwild Pharmacy • Idyllwild Town Crier •…

  • Readers Write

    We want to vote for FVWD directors Dear editor: We have lived in Fern Valley since November 1987. When we moved here we were told that Fern Valley Water District is a landowner voter, state special district. Any changes to the board that represents the homeowners, not the district, requires a vote. We have not…

  • NEWS OF RECORD

    The Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 12 to 18. • Nov. 12 — EMS, transport. Palomar Rd. • Nov. 12 — EMS, treat & release. Dome Ln./Double View Dr. • Nov. 13 — EMS. Saunders Meadow Rd. • Nov. 13 — EMS, transport. Circle Dr. • Nov….

  • Sergio Fernandez-Lopez and Hsing-Liang Lee perform “Raymonda Suite” Friday night at the Idyllwild Arts Academy’s Fall Dance Concert in the Bowman IAF Theatre. PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD

  • Opportunity to work in state capitol on fellowship

    Assemblymember Greg Wallis announced that the Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the 2024-25 class. The Assembly Fellowship Program provides the opportunity for aspiring public servants of all ages, backgrounds and experiences to directly participate in the legislative process. Beginning in October 2024, the 11-month fellowship provides an introduction to public…

  • A guide to a watershed friendly Thanksgiving

    The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District advises that as people gear up for a delightful Thanksgiving feast, take a moment to show gratitude to the waterways that sustain us. Here are some tips to help protect the Riverside County environment to keep in mind: • Opt for locally sourced, seasonal produce for…

  • Past Tense

    75 years ago – 1948 The Town Crier was offering a $10 prize for anyone who spotted a bear in the mountains. Bob Mitchell claimed to have laid eyes on one on Scenic Drive but a photo proof had yet to be produced. 70 years ago – 1953 The state Public Utilities Commission called a…

  • Joe Bressi (left) U.S. Forest Service Volunteers Association tower leader for Tahquitz and Black Mountain fire lookouts and Dan Roberts (right), a U.S. Forest Service volunteer, too, present Forest Lumber Manager Jim Adams (center) with thanks for his generous donation of the flagpole at the Black Mountain Fire Lookout and his ongoing support.