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
Fatal motorcycle crash, one DUI arrest on Hill roads
A fatal motorcycle crash and an arrest for driving under the influence took place on Hill roads over the last week.
At 7:34 p.m. Wednesday,...
Dorothy Brooks used exercise to restore health after a stroke: Runs...
After suffering a debilitating stroke in 2014, retired registered nurse Dorothy Brooks had to choose. Unable to walk and severely challenged with balance issues,...
Ken Dahleen and his Big Band Staff bring back the ’40s:...
The big-band era that had its heyday from the early 1930s to the 1950s helped to lift the spirits of a country recovering from...
Besos de Coco, coconut kisses, comes to Jazz in the Pines
As John Newman and Idyllwild Arts continue to add spice to the Jazz in the Pines menu, one of the most unusual and eclectic...
First day for Idyllwild School is Aug. 8
First day of school for Idyllwild School (K-8) begins at 8:14 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8. Principal Matt Kraemer said parents could complete online registration...
Knotty Pine Cabins closes
After 52 years of operation, Knotty Pine Cabins on Pine Crest Avenue closed its doors on July 16. It ends a long run of...
Jazz in the Pines, year 23, brings sophisticated vibe
While much remains familiar, subtle change around the edge is adding a sophisticated luster to Idyllwild Arts’ Jazz in the Pines season 23.
Start with...
Proposition 51, school bonds for K-12 and community college
Editor’s note: Because of a crowded November ballot and limited space for analysis, we’re beginning our examination of propositions voters must weigh in on...
Blue Breeze Band brings Motown
Harold Wheery and his Blue Breeze Band bring their familiar brand of blazing Motown to the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series.
Not only is the music...
Hollie Overton, author of ‘Baby Doll,’ closes Author Series
Editor’s note: “Baby Doll” is a fictional story, not based on a true incident.
Eduardo Santiago, in addition to helming the Idyllwild Author Series and...