IFPD marks Sept. 11 anniversary
At right, our flag flies over Highway 234, in memory of the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Idyllwild News
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How Bob Muir made the Hill his home
Robert (Bob) Muir lived in Idyllwild for nearly half a century and he wasn’t born here. In today’s peripatetic world, that feat alone deserves recognition …
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A creek runs through it: Strawberry Creek and right of public access
Strawberry Creek, running through the center of Idyllwild, is a reminder of why many choose to live here …
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Fallen tree remains on Ernie Maxwell Trail
On the morning of Aug. 23, a tree fell and blocked the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail. The above photo was taken that day. The photo below was taken on Labor Day. Robert Haine said this about his hike, “The trail is still passable, with a little climb over the fallen trees.”
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Idyllwild markets cater to ‘locavores’
Eating locally grown food is a movement that’s popularity is expanding. Local produce has benefits for the environment …
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Mayor Max’s first two months
Following his July inauguration and an unexpected medical situation, the Mayor is truly enjoying his office. According to his Chief of Staff Phyllis Mueller, the Mayor was very glad when he learned about his election. He has pondered his situation and views it as a unique opportunity to help ARF and the Hill. During his term, he hopes to meet as many two- and four-legged constituents as possible.
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George Companiott joins Idyllwild School faculty
For 22 years George Companiott has commuted from the Hill to teach in Hemet. Now, the longtime Idyllwild resident won’t face that challenge. He commutes six miles to classroom 20 at Idyllwild Middle School where he teaches social studies to sixth through eighth grades and language arts to eighth graders. And he is already literally…
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McKay new PE teacher at Idyllwild School
Note: Seven new teachers have joined the Idyllwild School faculty. The Town Crier will profile them over the next few weeks. “I’m pretty much a kid at heart,” said Wisconsin native and new Idyllwild School Athletic Director Darren McKay. “So, it’s easy for me t identify with the kids. I feed off their energy.”…
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Agents remove 12,000 to 15,000 marijuana plants from three Lake Hemet areas
Marijuana plants were eradicated from three separate growing operations near Lake Hemet this morning in a joint effort between the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the Drug Enforcement Agency and U.S. Forest Service. Riverside County Sheriff Sergeant Joe Pemberton estimated between 12,000 to 15,000 plants were removed, a street value of $36 million to…
