70 years ago – 1952Skiing was fair to good. There was plenty of snow above 7,000 feet. 65 years ago – 1957Janet Froehlich was engaged to Bill Riley of Hemet. Janet had worked two summers on the Town Crier staff. 60 years ago – 1962A New Year’s dance at the Inn raised $300 for school…
Editor’s note: This was taken from an Associates press release. Saturday, Dec. 18, the Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation (AIAF) made a holiday gift to the Scholarship Fund of the Idyllwild Arts Academy and Summer Program. The gift of $40,000 was one of the largest single donations the Associates have made in recent years….
By David JeromeCorrespondent New rules that took effect Jan. 1 mandate that pigs (and other animals raised for meat sold in California) be raised in cages large enough for them to turn around in. 2018’s Prop 12 passed with 2-1 approval by voters, even though farm animals were not allowed to vote. Press coverage has…
Editor’s note: This is taken from a Riverside County press release. Christmas trees may be dropped off at a Riverside County landfill at no cost until Saturday, Jan. 8. Each Riverside County household can bring up to three trees, including flocked trees. Green waste rates will apply to commercial, out-of-county or loads of more than…
Dear editor:Last February we were lucky enough to find and purchase our dream home here on the mountain. The highway was covered following a big snow the day before when we came up to see the house. An even bigger snowfall followed a month later, in March on the weekend we moved in.We had been…
Martha Reiman quietly passed away at home surrounded by family Wednesday, December 15, 2021.For many, many generations of Idyllwild School students, Martha (Foster) Reiman was their first introduction to public school. Following in the footsteps of educators in her family, Martha exclusively taught kindergarten at Idyllwild School for 36 years. Fellow faculty at Hemet Unified…
All living American presidents endorse COVID vaccination The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is taking two holiday weeks off from updating its COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review, but it has shortened its recommended isolation time for asymptomatic people who test positive for COVID-19 from 10 days to five days.American presidents nos. 46 and…
By Jim KreidlerConsumer Education Specialist, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) As 2021 winds down, lots of us are making resolutions for a fresh start in the New Year — maybe to exercise regularly, get our finances in order or spend more time with friends. But your list isn’t complete until you add “update my security software”…
Idyllwild Fire Department received a call of a structure fire at Stevie’s Hungry Habit and Thirsty Rabbit at 8:56 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, and one minute later were dispatched to the scene, according to Chief Mark LaMont.He said they arrived on scene at 8:58 p.m. to find fire on the exterior of the building.“… Personnel…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, Dec. 20 to 26. • Dec. 20 — Public service assist, 1:15 p.m. Maranatha Dr.• Dec. 20 — Person in distress, provide first aid & check for injuries, 2:30 p.m. Hwy. 243.• Dec. 22 — Carbon monoxide detector activated, n o…
