Ramona, the love of my life, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 1 a.m. after a more than three-year long fight with osteoporosis in several of her vertebrae as well as Parkinson’s disease.Being native Californians, we traveled through many jobs and locations, with our final move to Idyllwild, spending over 23…
70 years ago – 1951The paper shortage created by the Korean War caused the Town Crier to announce it was limiting the number of copies for newsstand sales. 65 years ago – 1956At a hearing on state highways, John Gilman and Dick Elliott of the Chamber of Commerce Roads Committee presented a Chamber request that…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats met new Harper, ARF’s newest dog.Harper: Hey cats! Are you staying warm and dry?Whiskers: Of course. We are all so glad we are here with ARF instead of fending for ourselves outside!Harper: I understand that.Whiskers: I’m surprised you’re still here. I thought you’d be adopted…
By Jenny Kirchner, Reporter/Photographerand Melissa Diaz Hernandez, Editor The newspaper continues to reach out to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) regarding those who have gone missing in and around the Idyllwild area. Not only has the newspaper been frustrated with the lack of information and progress from the RCSD, family and friends of those…
By Ernie MaxwellTown Crier founder Editor’s note: This originally ran Jan. 29, 1981. Since Donnajean’s interview several weeks ago, there have been requests for me to write a rather complete history of this place. Her interview touched on some of my recollections and opinions covering the last 35 years in the community. Whatever history I…
Mary DeMille, who lived in Royal Pines Estates, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Eisenhower Medical Center.She was known to many in town as Aunt Mary and had a dog sitting business in the past.She is survived by her son Patrick DeMille of Idyllwild.
By Kerry ManosContributed I would like to respectfully respond to the two letters published in the Jan. 14 issue of the Town Crier, both of which called for the prominent “Trump 2020” sign to be removed from a private property. These writers assert the sign would be unwelcoming and intimidating to visitors, especially in light…
Support of Trump sign Dear editor:Last week’s letter to the editor titled “Hate has no home here,” was exactly theopposite of the title.With hateful emotions the writers want to censor what legal signs a person can put up. Trump represents different things to different people, but people are not open to other views and the…
By Metro CreativeContributed A nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When it’s part of a health regimen that includes routine exercise, a healthy diet that’s rich in fruits and vegetables can help people reduce their risk for various illnesses, including chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes.Many adults have known…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Jan. 9 — Medical aid, 9:22 a.m. S. Circle Dr.• Jan. 9 — Motor vehicle collision with injuries, 2:07 p.m. Highway 74.• Jan. 9 — Motor vehicle collision without injuries, 2:20 p.m. Highway 243.• Jan. 9 — Motor vehicle collision with injuries, 2:27…
