On Tuesday morning, Jan. 12, Highway 243 remained closed between Idyllwild and Pine Cove, and Caltrans had no estimate of when the highway would re-open to traffic. A boulder fell onto the highway late Sunday night at Deadman’s Curve, which resulted in the road’s closure. To remove the boulder, Caltrans rented specially fabricated equipment (a…
According to one Lakeview Drive resident who contacted the Town Crier, a bypass between Idyllwild and Pine Cove is available but she strongly encourages users to have 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicles, since two-wheel drive vehicles have gotten stuck in the snow several times today. But some other Lakeview Drive residents object to the…
It’s sunny already in Idyllwild. The largest storms have passed. Roads are cleared and the obstacles are more often vehicles stuck or unable to maneuver the icy spots. Although Big Bear got more snow, the National Weather Service reports that Fern Valley and Pine Cove had 15 to 18 inches and 13 inches of snow…
Basketball Town Hall Youth Basketball Coordinator Bob Lewis gave this report for recent games. Friday, Dec. 18 Division 1 (ages 6-9) The Black Wolf Pack played the Trojans. With Cameron Gage scoring 4 points in the first half, the Trojans built a commanding 10-2 lead at halftime. The Black Wolf Pack came charging back in…
After 6 to 12 inches of snow fell in Idyllwil overnight, the local fauna were unprepared but enjoyed the drought relief.
Great week for ARF and the lost canines in our community. Several separate incidents of lost dogs occurred in Fern Valley, and Mountain Center. Some have been reunited, others not. Hurray for Luke and Finn, two of our Star Wars kittens who have been adopted. That leaves Chewy. Chewy is about 8 weeks old and…
Camp Alandale on Highway 243, a Hill fixture for 35 years, had been facing the threat of closure over the expense of upgrading current facilities to meet code and expanding the camp to serve greater numbers of abused youth. But in what camp managers call a gift from God, they were able to purchase a…
2016 marks the 70th anniversary of the most extraordinary year in Idyllwild’s history. 1946 saw the birth of such landmark institutions as the Town Crier, Idyllwild Mountain Inn, Town Hall, Sportland recreation center, Foster Lake, Desert Sun School, Fern Valley Corners, Community Presbyterian Church, Hidden Lodge ski resort and Idyllwild’s own telephone exchange. I’ve written…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Monday to Sunday, Dec. 28 to Jan. 3. Idyllwild • Dec. 28 — Medical aid, Strong Dr. • Dec. 28 — Medical aid, Delano Dr. • Dec. 29 — Medical aid, 53000 block of Marian View Dr. • Dec. 30 — Medical aid, Silver…
