75 years ago – 1948 In a playoff in Palms Springs, Butler’s Nutcrackers defeated the Register Ragdolls to become Women’s Bowling League champs. 70 years ago – 1953 The first light snow of the season hit the mountain area. 65 years ago – 1958 To mark “Double Tenth,” or Chinese New Year, Mary Nelson announced…
Fifth grade teacher Mr. Brennen Priefer chose the Idyllwild School students of the week Kinsey Kretsinger (top) and Glen McIntyre for being reliable, responsible and caring students. “They both are always smiling and willing to help other students at any moment. These two are prime examples of high character students who go above and beyond…
In a private ceremony recently at Naval Air Station North Island, Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (Aviation Warfare) Zachary Johnson (far left), son of Town Crier owners Becky and Jack Clark, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious service while serving as maintenance control supervisor at Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron Five Zero…
An Idyllwild man has been charged with five counts of sexual assault against a female under age 14 that allegedly occurred on or about July 20, 2015. The Riverside Police Department arrested Ralph Ted Jongewaard, 56, at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, on Village Center Drive. He was booked at 4:12 p.m. that day in…
At 11:57 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, Cabazon Sheriff’s Station deputies were dispatched to a rescue call at Mt. San Jacinto Park in the wilderness, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Sgt. Deirdre Vickers. “The reporting party advised a subject was located not breathing, and medical aid was being provided. “Rescue 9 attempted to reach the location…
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 on the West Coast. The WEA portion of…
1966-2023 Edward Phillip Copelin, 57, of Idyllwild, passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. Born June 15, 1966, in Whittier, Edward was a dedicated and honest individual who lived life fiercely. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Edward began his career with the California Domestic Water Company in early 1992. With his…
