70 years ago – 1950Two men, Mike Dunn and Bill Bratton, set a record for the hike from Idyllwild to Palm Springs, reaching the Richfield Station in 10-and-a-half hours. 65 years ago – 1955Ted Belden, a local furniture manufacturer, led property owners in the mountain resort communities to decide that zoning was not desired. A…
Due to the recent abrupt resignation of Idyllwild Postmaster Mark Smith, the remaining staff has been overwhelmed with operations during the holiday season. Last Wednesday, the line for counter service was down to the Idyllwild Library five minutes to 1 p.m. The counter is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If…
The Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) had its first meeting with five board members last week since two of its members resigned — one in August and the other in October. The boards’ members are now Richard Schnetzer, Walter Bonneau (replaced Trischa Clark who sold her house), Gary Erb (replaced James Rees), Robert Krieger and…
In the last few weeks, the Town Crier has spoken with the families of the missing people who have not been located. Through tears, grief and frustration, their loved ones are desperately trying to find answers and have had to continue life without them. Unsure if their loved one is alive or dead, families have…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats heard news about adoptions.Holly: Puppies! ARF has puppies!Willow: What a perfect way to welcome 2021, with a puppy.Holly: They will be ready to go to their forever homes Dec. 31 and their mama is also looking for a forever home.Pepper: How can people meet them…
70 years ago – 1950 Hill businesses were stocking up for the holidays. Woodland Crafts’ beautiful hand-blocked luncheon cloths were “gifts to excite the most fastidious hostess,” said a Town Crier article. 65 years ago – 1955Idyllwild School was organizing a program, “Christmas Legends around the World,” to be given in each room of the…
Idyllwild Postmaster Mark Smith has resigned after holding the position for about four months. According to remaining Idyllwild post office staff, Smith left a resignation note on a back-room table at the end of a shift early last week and has not returned. Employees Christine Reitz and Kelsi Lehman did their best to staff the…
Repair work at Bee Canyon, Forest Road No. 5S07, will occur over the next month. However, the below-mentioned dates are subject to change due to weather conditions. The repairs are a continuation from the work after last spring’s storms. “The road that traverses Bee Canyon at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains will close…
With the number of missing people in the Idyllwild area this year, Melissa Lane was one of the youngest to go missing. Lane, 41, was last seen on June 15. Her mother Kathy Lamont has been one of many who have missed her during the last six months. Lamont spoke to the Town Crier late…
