Opinion: Freedom to rescue
On Thursday, July 7, at l0 a.m., I was driving down the San Jacinto Mountains from the small village town of Idyllwild. It was...
Off the Main Roads: Carumba Trail — safe and beautiful
One of the best ways to enjoy our mountain this time of year is a summer camping trip. I would encourage everyone to dust off those old packs and head out to experience our mountain habitat in its full glory.
Opinion: Freedom to remember a park
To try for the big picture, I’ll jump around. The park was called Eleanor Park, in memory of Eleanor Johnson. The park had lilac...
Opinion: Freedom for a park jewel
I am writing in support of Norman Cassen’s letter titled “Who needs a community center? Build a Park,” which appeared as “Another point...
Opinion: Freedom from religion
Does anyone see the irony?
In the Town Crier’s cover story “Independence Day: All weekend on the Hill” (in the June 30 edition),...
Opinion: Career firefighters sacrifice
We want to publicly express our thanks and appreciation to the members of the Idyllwild Career Firefighters Association for their willingness to sacrifice a...
Creature Corner: July 14, 2011
Four paws up to Max, the husky/shepherd mix, now known as Luke. Luke has found his forever home, and is said to be living...
Past Tense: July 14, 2011
60 years ago - 1951
Residents reported ice one morning when the temperature dropped to the 30s.
55 years ago - 1956
About 300 people jammed Town...
Opinion: A dissenting vote
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the first deficit budget in 46 years.
With another 4-1 vote, they have approved...
Opinion: Heat, holidays and pets
The July 4th Parade yesterday was great fun, as always — for most of us who watched — but part of the crowd was...