Town Hall Sports Coordinator Mike Holato gave this report on recent Town Hall Adult Coed Volleyball. It was a short week for the Adult Coed Volleyball as two matches were rescheduled due to conflicts. Another match was suspended due to a power failure at the Idyllwild School gymnasium. Idyllwild Garage defeated Idyllwild Inn 24-26, 25-12,…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats welcomed a new dog to the ARF family. Mr. Jingle: Hey, cats! Gather ’round. I have dog news. Anabel: We’re all here. What’s the news? Mr. Jingle: Even though I’m not terribly fond of other dogs, I will introduce a group of puppies that…
This holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service again expects to deliver more than 15 billion mail pieces. The Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service, works to keep important shipments safe, and deter mail and parcel theft. This season, the Postal Service offers 10 secure shipping tips. These will provide helpful…
Editor: The Town Crier often runs articles warning of scams. This makes the Nov. 23 paragraphs titled “Fentanyl addiction help” all the more insidious. Narconon International is an organization owned and controlled by the Church of Scientology. It is highly controversial not only because of these ties, but, also because the “science” behind its approach…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats wished to celebrate the holidays in a forever home. Little Girl: Dog in the house! There’s a dog in the house! Anabel: Wow! Where? Who? Mr. Jingle: (Running into the cattery) Here! I’m the dog. My name is Mr. Jingle, and you cats are OK,…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 26 to Dec. 2. Idyllwild • Nov. 26 — Trespassing, 8:03 a.m., 52000 block of Double View Dr. Unfounded. • Nov. 26 — Alarm call, 9:35 a.m., Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy. • Nov. 27 —…
At 2:35 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, two pedestrians and a bicyclist, two adults and a minor, were struck in the crosswalk in front of Idyllwild School. California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer verified the time but his information was preliminary. Idyllwild Fire Department responded and transported one of the injured pedestrians to an…
The California Department of Transportation announced there will be delays on Highway 79 between Temecula and Highway 371 next week. Caltrans deployed multiple crews for various maintenance operations, or “swarm maintenance,” from Tuesday, Dec. 4, through Thursday, Dec. 6. In order to complete this work, two-way traffic control is in effect from 8 a.m. to…
70 years ago – 1947 Deputy Max Jensen, assigned to the mountains by the Sheriff’s Department, reported that during the previous six months, he had handled 92 assignments with 12 arrests. 65 years ago – 1952 A rather hectic program was readied for a visit by TV’s “Queen for a Day.” A weekend on the…
The price of national forest and grassland visitor maps (plastic or paper) will increase to $14 per map Jan. 1, 2018. Now, visitor maps are $10 for the plastic or $9 for the paper versions. All maps are available for purchase online from the U.S. Forest Service at the National Forest Map Store, www.nationalforestmapstore.com/. Select maps…
