Sheriff’s logThe Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Saturday to Saturday, May 22 to 29. Idyllwild• May 22 — Disoriented subject, 5:49 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.• May 22 — 911 hang up from cellphone, 7:21 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.• May 22 — Alarm call, 8:24 p.m….
By Jack and Becky ClarkCo-publishers Last week the Town Crier published an opinion piece sent to our editor by Dr. David L. Greene, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Corona Del Mar, who expressed his strong opinions. Opinions ¬— that’s what made it an op-ed piece, not a news report.One way to fact check op-ed pieces — including…
The Riverside County Office of Economic Development is committed to providing the highest level of service to customers, businesses, residents and patrons. Focused on sustainable economic development in the region, the Office of Economic Development is dedicated to investing in the county’s future, fostering economic vitality, preserving and enhancing neighborhoods, as well as promoting learning…
Nancy and Dan Swanson got a surprise when they read their March 2021 water bill. It was $1,305. According to Nancy, they were not at their home one day in March. The couple reside in Idyllwild Water District’s territory. A typical water bill, according to Nancy, ranges from $35 to $40 and at times a…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Board of Commissioners appointed Daniel Messina, in a 3-1 vote, to the board. Commissioner Christina Reitz voted to appoint Idyllwild Community Center Board President Stephanie Yost.In addition to Messina, David Cutter and Yost applied for the vacancy. Messina was first appointed June 30, 2020 to fill the vacancy left…
Neglected by our county for years, the surface of North Circle Drive — from Village Center Drive in downtown Idyllwild to South Circle Drive up at “Four Corners” — is in an appalling state of disrepair.Vehicles continually jounce and bounce over cracks, crevices, gouges and mini-gorges. The clatter of vehicle suspensions being tested — especially…
Hospitalizations within Riverside County continue to decline. The county remains in the orange tier of the state’s tier system.Gov. Gavin Newsom recently stated the state would open up June 15 if “vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to be inoculated” and hospitalization numbers remain low. He also said the…
Last week in Days of Our Nine Lives, the ARF cats talked about shopping and adopting.Pepper: You know, it’s getting a bit crowded in here.Whiskers: Why do you say that?Ellie: If it’s what I heard, there are two more adult cats in the cattery.Miss Kitty: I saw them. They are handsome!Ellie: Yes they are. Their…
70 years ago – 1951Idyllwild Inn opened the Pine Terrace for outdoor dining. 65 years ago – 1956More than 100 townsfolk gathered at Town Hall to enjoy a potluck supper in the newly completed basement, constructed by volunteers. 60 years ago – 1961Flush toilets were installed at Hurkey Creek campground. 55 years ago – 1966After…
Peggy RobertsContributed Six Idyllwild students were awarded college scholarships from the Idyllwild Scholarship Fund last Wednesday at Idyllwild School. The recipients are Amarilli Severa, Leslie Ann Pimentel, Payton Priefer, Litzy Pimentel, Sophia Carver and Zachariah Gray. Once again, Idyllwild has shown proud support of its 2021 community high school graduates. Along with monies given by…
