Idyllwild News
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Sheriff’s activity Sunday at Dia Abrams’ ranch
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department officers executed a search, pursuant to a warrant, on the Bonita Vista Ranch in Garner Valley Sunday morning, Oct. 15. The 117-acre ranch is the property of Dia Abrams, who has been missing since June 6, 2020. It was also the scene of the death of Jodi Newkirk in December 2021,…
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How will climate change affect prescribed burns?
Living in or near a national forest or just forested land can create concerns about the danger of wildfires. State and federal fire leaders have for years used “prescribed” or “controlled” burns to reduce or mitigate the threat of potentially damaging wildfires. However, the efficacy of prescribed burns is not unlimited. First, they are difficult…
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Injured climber rescued
At 3:16 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, firefighters responded to reports of an injured rock climber on Tahquitz Rock. With the assistance of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department helicopter Rescue 9, rescuers were able to extricate the injured climber and safely bring them to the ground, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Paramedics evaluated and treated…
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NEWS OF RECORD
Idyllwild Fire The Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Saturday, Oct. 1 to 7. • Oct. 1 — EMS, treat & release. Hwy. 243 & Jameson Dr. • Oct. 2 — EMS. Circle Dr. • Oct. 4 — EMS, transport. Fern Valley Rd. • Oct. 5 — Rescue, EMS incident….
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Members, send Becky your email address
By Jack Clark Co-publisher Just a reminder that if you are a Town Crier Member, you’re not limited to the print-on-paper version, you also have access to the TC’s online versions, which are real, complete newspapers you can read on computer monitor, laptop, tablet or cellphone. But we must know your email address so you…
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Past Tense
75 years ago – 1948 In a playoff in Palms Springs, Butler’s Nutcrackers defeated the Register Ragdolls to become Women’s Bowling League champs. 70 years ago – 1953 The first light snow of the season hit the mountain area. 65 years ago – 1958 To mark “Double Tenth,” or Chinese New Year, Mary Nelson announced…
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Students of the Week
Fifth grade teacher Mr. Brennen Priefer chose the Idyllwild School students of the week Kinsey Kretsinger (top) and Glen McIntyre for being reliable, responsible and caring students. “They both are always smiling and willing to help other students at any moment. These two are prime examples of high character students who go above and beyond…
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Creature Corner
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens discussed dealing with dog and cat undesirable behaviors. Harley: Did you guys know that October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month? Pepper: I knew that, and I hope humans do, too. Phil: It makes so much sense, in many ways….
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