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David Rostro, manager of Mama’s Egg House, spoke to the Town Crier Friday morning about the restaurant which opened Aug. 28. The restaurant is located at 54241 Ridgeview Drive, the former home of Plant Food Supper Club. “We opened on a Friday, but we didn’t expect to get much business because we didn’t promote anything,…
Two students at Western Center Academy are using their love of mathematics and science to not only help those in their community but people across the globe! Arnauld and Ariana Martinez created Project Global 2020 in March when states began shutting down due to COVID-19. The project, which originally began to provide face shields for…
Brendan Steele posted a 7-over-par 72-71-75-69 — 287 on a very tough Olympia Fields course to tie for 33rd in the BMW, the second of the three season-ending FedExCup tournaments. The Idyllwild native’s drives averaged 324 yards while they found 37.5% of the narrow fairways. He hit 57% of the greens in regulation and played…
By Ernie MaxwellTown Crier Founder During our many years in the woods we’ve heard one tune many times. Its melody boils down to one theme: “When things get too rough, I’ll take to the hills.” Generally, the thought behind the tune is that when man begins to destroy himself, the place to be is deep…
The Idyllwild HELP Center has been the consistent go-to for those who need assistance. The thrift store has helped furnish homes and uplift spirits without breaking the bank. During these tough times, the HELP Center continues to adapt in order to be of service in the safest way possible. In mid-July, Julia Ledesma, Idyllwild HELP…
Mark D. Smith is Idyllwild’s new postmaster and follows a proud tradition dating back when Benjamin Franklin was the first postmaster of the United States. Smith replaces Ray Wilson, who retired in June. In 2011, Smith began his postal career as the postmaster relief in Donald, Oregon. He was promoted to postmaster in Marylhurst, Oregon…
Artist Michael Newberry knows exactly when his passion for art began. He was 11 years old, walking down Main Street in La Jolla with his grandmother. They passed by a bookstore. In the window was “The Complete Works of Rembrandt.” The cover sparked Newberry’s attention immediately. “It was alive,” Newberry said. “The woman’s eyes had…
Brendan Steele posted an 8-under-par 68-67-69-72 — 276 to finish tied for 44th in The Northern Trust, the first of three FedExCup tournaments that close out the 2019-2020 PGA Tour season. The Idyllwild native’s drives averaged 303.8 yards while finding 69% of the fairways. He hit two-thirds of the 72 greens in regulation and gained…
Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) is proud to announce its new logo, which was selected based on staff and stakeholder input. The new HUSD logo incorporates symbols of our vast district from the mountains to the farmlands. The viewer is given the perspective of standing behind an iconic orange tree peering into the distance at…
The retail space next to Café Aroma has been intermittently filled with art over the years. Golden Pine Gallery recently moved in after the space had been vacant for some time. Julianna Poldi, the owner, opened the gallery in July. While Poldi shows her own artistic paintings, she also has other artists’ work on display….
