75 years ago – 1948 A Christmas fire at the dump caught many firemen in their Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes. Swede Pitt tramped among the the burning debris in a starched white shirt and his best pants rolled to the knees. 70 years ago – 1953 Hope Bell, librarian, reported that circulation in the local library doubled…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed Santa’s visits. Atlas: Happy New Year everyone! Phil: Thank you, Atlas! It’s difficult to believe that it is already 2023. Atlas: We have a special reason to celebrate. ARF has two new dogs. Harley: Fabulous! Are they the ones coming into…
Event charges may apply. See ads throughout the issue. Email editor@towncrier.com. Wednesday, Jan. 4 • Shaolin Qui Gong & Chicks with Sticks 10-11 a.m. Spirit Mountain Retreat. • Senior Cribbage, 10 a.m.-noon. Idyllwild Library. • Children’s Storytime, “The Adventures of Culco & Chacho,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Idyllwild Library. • Coed pickleball, 11 a.m. Idyllwild Pines Camp….
Editor’s note: Organizations, please read your listings carefully and email becky@towncrier.com with any changes. Wednesday, Jan. 4 • Rotary International of Idyllwild meeting, 7:30 a.m. American Legion Post 800, 54360 Marian View Dr. • AA, noon. Zoom. • Fit After 50, noon-1 p.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St. Thursday, Jan. 5 • Soroptimist International of Idyllwild,…
Idyllwild Fire The Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Saturday, Dec. 25 to 31. • Dec. 25 — Smoke or odor problem, investigate. Laurel Dr. • Dec. 26 — EMS. Strawberry Valley Dr. • Dec. 26 — Gas leak. Rocky Way. • Dec. 26 — Residential BBQ. Hwy. 243. •…
STR fire risk Dear Editor: Here’s a new one. My short-term rental (STR) neighbor had a guest staying the other day who was running an electrical cable out a bedroom window and plugged into their electric vehicle (EV). (See photo far right.) A quick internet search found several articles relating to EV recalls for potential…
By Ken LuberIdyllwild author Editor’s note: This is another of a series of installments of a short story local author Kenneth Luber has written. See prior week Town Criers for the other installments. Fred stared at me and blinked. I didn’t wait for another word from his lips. I did one of my famous twirls,…
Editor’s note: Organizations, please read your listings carefully and email editor@towncrier.com with any changes. Wednesday, Dec. 28• AA, noon. Zoom.• Fit After 50, noon-1 p.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St. Thursday, Dec. 29• Fit After 50, 10-11 a.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.• AA, noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr. Noon-1 p.m. Zoom.• Al-Anon,…
Event charges may apply. See ads throughout the issue. Email editor@towncrier.com. Wednesday, Dec. 28 • Family Fun Day at the Library, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Idyllwild Library. • Shaolin Qui Gong & Chicks with Sticks, 10-11 a.m. Spirit Mountain Retreat. • Coed pickleball, 11 a.m. Idyllwild Pines Camp. • Idyllwild Chess Club, 5-9 p.m. Alpaca Brunch…
