According to Hemet High School’s (HHS) website, HHS was originally founded in 1894, and has been at its current location since 1972. During this long history, HHS has held the tradition of the Daisy Chain. The Daisy Chain comprises the top 24 students in the junior class with the highest GPAs. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a…
Two collisions occurred on Highway 243 in about one hour of each other last Thursday, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.On Thursday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Jennifer Nicole Brown, 20 of Hemet, was driving her white 2019 Nissan Sentra south on Highway 243 just north of Highway 74 at an…
It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother on Friday, Feb. 19 in Palm Desert, California.Sharon Lee (McGee) Meyerhoff was born April 18, 1941 in Livingston, Montana and was the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Stack McGee and Harold McGee. Her parents owned and operated the McGee Photographic Studio…
By Hemet Unified School DistrictContributed On Jan. 16, five theater students from Western Center Academy (WCA) won first place at the California Educational Theatre Association (CETA) Festival. This annual competition was held in an online format this year and featured students from throughout the state.The students entered an original piece written by WCA student Isabella…
By Marshall SmithIdyllwild Association of Realtors Carefully managed short-term vacation rentals, registered as required with a county and/or municipality, having owner/operators who follow governing rules and regulations, can provide a service to visitors and a benefit to the community and its tax base.These rentals are often a first impression for visitors to a community —…
With the sun shining and spring-like weather upon us, it’s a perfect time to go out on the hiking trails. In doing so, it’s important to remember to practice safety. Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department recently released an educational video on their social media platforms to help hikers prepare for their adventures. “Our department responds to quite…
The Pine Cove Water District held its first board of directors meeting via Zoom this month.The district is still looking into and researching options for upgrading its meters. General Manager Jerry Holldber presented future plans for district improvements and the cost associated with those improvements. The document is included with the story.The board voted to…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.Idyllwild• Feb. 8 — Medical aid, 9:49 a.m. Highway 243.• Feb. 8 — Medical aid, 6:19 p.m. Tahquitz Dr.• Feb. 10 — Medical aid, 10:08 p.m. Country Club Dr.• Feb. 12 — Medical aid, 1:07 a.m. Delano Ave.• Feb. 12 — Medical aid, 1:20…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats met new ARF cats Apricot and Cinnamon.Whiskers: The silence is weird.Pepper: The silence of very few cats?Whiskers: Last week was a great one for ARF. Marcel, Apricot and Cinnamon all found their forever homes!Pepper: And that’s why it is so quiet here.Whiskers: The silence makes…
70 years ago – 1951Ideas for community betterment were discussed at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Among the suggestions offered: youth projects and recreation facilities, trash cans around the village, conservation education and individual meditation. Seems like some individuals have been meditating on these issues for some time. 65 years ago – 1956The annual report…
