By Stephanie YostIdyllwild Community Center Board President The Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) will bring Halloween festivities to Hill residents, despite COVID-19 restrictions that limit large in-person gatherings. Although ICC cannot host its traditional Halloween Carnival in the center of town, it will hold a drive-thru Halloween ‘Car’nival in the parking lot of the Idyllwild Community…
After 42 years of service in public education, Dr. Judy D. White will retire from her role as Riverside County’s 12th Superintendent of Schools effective Nov. 1. “When I was a young girl, teachers and educators helped me believe that I could accomplish great things and encouraged me to develop my voice. Over the last…
Four people are still officially listed as missing through the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD).The Town Crier contacted RCSD media information bureau over the weekend for any updates on the cases of missing people Roy Prifogle, Melissa Lane, Dia Abrams and Rosario Garcia.As of press time, RCSD had not responded to our request for new…
By Richard SchwartzPresident, PCPOA The Pine Cove Property Owners Association (PCPOA) will meet via zoom from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3.Members will receive invitations via email.Topics of discussion will include County Service Area 38’s current status. Michael Franklin, Riverside County EDA Development Manager for the Community and Cultural Services Division, will attend.Franklin was…
Three collisions on local highways over the last week, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.On Sept. 25 at 10:10 p.m., a white 1993 Toyota T100 was traveling northbound on Highway 243 just north of mile marker 10.75. For unknown reason, the driver drifted to the right-hand side of the roadway, went…
Idyllwild FireIdyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Sept. 21 — Medical aid, 4:30 p.m. Idyllbrook Dr.• Sept. 22 — Medical aid, 9:16 p.m. Highway 243.• Sept. 25 — Medical aid, 1:42 a.m. Dome Ln.• Sept. 25 — Walk-in medical aid, 2:09 p.m.• Sept. 25 — Medical aid, 8:28 p.m. Manzanita Dr.•…
In the last few weeks, Idyllwild and surrounding areas have experienced an increase in vehicle thefts.Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Correctional Sergeant Deanna Pecoraro said, “There have been approximately four vehicle thefts in which the vehicles have been recovered and returned.”While there wasn’t any official information on how many of the vehicles were locked or unlocked,…
The county moved from purple to red Sept. 22 in the state’s tier system.The Riverside County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, Oct. 6 to consider other options to reopen the county.The county announced last week “All remaining personal care services may return indoors, including nail salons, tattoo shops, massage services and esthetician services. As…
This year’s Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award goes to Stephanie Yost. “I am humbled and honored by this community recognition,” said Yost. “As president of the Idyllwild Community Center, there is much we’ve been able to accomplish, but many more important projects and programs still lie ahead. Since coming to Idyllwild 33 years ago, I’ve…
The Town Crier contacted the candidates running for Idyllwild Fire Protection District board of commissioners, State Assembly and Congress. Our questions and their responses are below. Not all candidates responded or met the deadline. Responses are printed in the order they were received. Responses from Lake Hemet Municipal Water District board candidates will be published…
