Editor: Does anyone know the name of the old bar located in Idyllwild that used to have live country western music and used to host such famous artists as Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. I believe the owner was Sheri (don’t know if I have the right spelling) and her bouncers were all women. The…
Other than the occasional wandering bear, lake-stocked fish and migrated bald eagle, our wildlife population primarily derives from their own local ancestry — generations and generations preceeding from time before maybe even the American Indians settled here. That’s not the case with the human population. Even most of the Native Americans, other than on nearby…
Barbara Ann Carroll of Idyllwild passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Barbara was born Aug. 3, 1942, in Virginia to Donald R. and Mildred Carroll. Barbara was known for her quick wit, love of cats, love of this mountain and many years of involvement volunteering at the Senior Food Share. Barbara loved her church family…
At 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, Werner Thatje, 74, of Hemet, was driving eastbound on Highway 74, three-quarters of a mile east of Keen Camp Road in Mountain Center when, in executing a left-hand turn, he allowed his vehicle to drift to the right, according to a California Highway Patrol report. In doing so, his…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Jan. 14 to 20. Idyllwild • Jan. 14 — Alarm call, 7:53 a.m., North Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. • Jan. 15 — Alarm call, 6:24 a.m., North Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. • Jan. 15 — Public…
Basketball Robert Lewis, Town Hall recreation director, gave this report on Town Hall Youth Basketball. Division 1 (ages 6-9) On Friday, Jan. 12, the Acumen Tree Service Celtics hosted the Idyology Bulls. Logan Wilkerson scored a team high of 6 points for the Bulls, but the Celtics countered with 12 points form Salvador Solorio as…
Last month, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument launched a free reality app for kids and their families. The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service have utilized the Agents of Discovery platform to create a free, educational app to get youth active, engaged and learning about the world around…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and dogs greeted new dog Cal. Little Girl: Fellow felines! Gather ’round. Sadie: We are all here. What’s up? Little Girl: I have news, and it’s all dog news. Heavenly Whiskers: More dogs? Dog adoptions? Little Girl: Janey is on a trial adoption. The family…
Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery is once again introducing a new art exhibit in its 4,000-square-foot gallery. “The Idyllwild Collection: Fire & Ice” exhibit turns up the heat with art that delivers thrills, chills and heart-melting beauty. The exhibit features more than 200 works of art created by more than 50 artists, including for the…
70 years ago – 1948 Idyllwild was deciding if it should join the Hemet School District. 65 years ago – 1953 Martin Aguirre was in charge of the Lions Club project to raise funds for recreation equipment at Town Hall. Plans called for developing a playground adjacent to the building. 60 years ago – 1958…
