Marshall Smith
Marshall Smith has been writing for the Town Crier since 2005. His favorite quote is: '"Some men see things as they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not." Robert Kennedy quoting George Bernard Shaw
Liquor store robbed at gunpoint Sunday night
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that a man carrying a weapon robbed the Mountain Top Liquor store, at 26005 Highway 243 in Idyllwild, around...
Burglaries surpass prior years
More property crime incidents in Idyllwild area last week ...
Dr. Raul Ruiz, Bono Mack opponent, in Idyllwild March 1
Dr. Raul Ruiz, Democrat, challenger for Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack's seat for the new Congressional district 36 that includes Idyllwild, will be in town...
Body found at Lake Hemet
Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported a body was found at Lake Hemet Campground. Daniel Raridon, 48 of Hemet, was found at 7:57 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 in a tent at the campsite. Authorities do not suspect foul play at this time.
Idyllwild HELP Center receives grant
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors, acting on 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone’s recommendation, approved a $3,000 grant to the Idyllwild HELP Center. The...
Rescheduled … Idyllwild then and now: Bob Smith at ICRC’s Speaker...
NOTE: Due to heavy snow last week, this event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 29 and will still be held at the Silver...
RMRU helps rescue lost hikers
On Saturday, Feb. 18, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit responded to a report of two hikers lost near Soboba Hot...
Lemon Lily Festival planning begins
Planning for the third annual Idyllwild Lemon Lily Festival is underway. With its tripartite mission of fostering appreciation for this once abundant local flower,...
Idyllwild Chamber seeks to regroup
In its first meeting since December, the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors discussed a need to rebuild its board and create a...
Drier winter impacts Fern Valley Water District wells
Well levels are lower at Fern Valley Water District owing to a drier than normal winter. Prior to the storm that dropped eight inches...