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Idyllwild Master Chorale celebrates 50 years of holiday vocal music

By David Jerome
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This is busy and exciting time of year for Idyllwild Master Chorale Musical Director Dwight “Buzz” Holmes. He is planning an event that will draw on a half-century of local holiday choral traditions, including classical and popular holiday favorites, newer additions to the canon, and original compositions and arrangements by two generations of Holmeses. “Here…

Town Crier Hosts Annual Holiday Party and Membership Night at Middle Ridge Winery to Celebrate Community and Announce New Membership Perks

By Corey Pickett
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The Idyllwild Town Crier will revive its tradition of annual Holiday Party and Membership appreciation nights on Thursday, December 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Middle Ridge Winery, inviting the community to gather for an evening of celebration, connection, and a preview of what’s ahead for the long-standing local newspaper. The event is free…

Recent News

  • Artist Mallory Cremin brings photo quilts with watery theme to Idyllwild Library

    Press Release There is a show of photo quilts by Mallory Cremin at the Idyllwild Library now through January 17, 2026. Mallory is an…

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  • Firefighters in protective gear manage a forest fire in a national park with smoke rising.

    Prescriebed Burns begin today, November 25

    By JP Crumrine On Nov. 24, the U.S Forest Service has announced that its prescribed fire burns will begin in the San Jacinto Ranger…

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  • Tree Lighting Festivities

    Idyllwild’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will be held on Saturday, November 29th, will honor traditions old and new. This year’s traditional festivities will include…

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  • ARF Yard Sale moved to Sunday

    The November 20 issue included a notice about ARF’s upcoming yard sale. The date has been changed from Saturday to Sunday. Bargain hunting pet…

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  • Firefighters in protective gear manage a forest fire in a national park with smoke rising.

    San Bernardino National Forest begins prescribed fires

    Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work USFS Press Release Southern California, 11-21-25— The San Bernardino National Forest is planning prescribed…

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  • Close-up of raindrops splashing into a puddle, capturing reflections and textures in an outdoor urban setting.

    Rain came and went, but snow and more rain to follow

    By JP Crumrine This past weekend was wet. Several inches of rain fell on the Hill, but fortunately not like February 2019 when more…

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  • A lumberjack skillfully operating a chainsaw to cut logs in a forest setting.

    Parks District plans hazardous fuels removal at Idyllwild Regional Park, public meeting at Nature Center November 19

    By JP Crumrine The Board of Supervisors have been asked to approve– at their November 18 meeting–a $300,000 contract to reduce hazardous fuels at…

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  • Silhouette of a bird perched on an antenna against a vibrant sunset sky.

    WNKI AM 1610 resumes broadcasting

    Members of Mile High Radio Club notified us early Friday morning, November 14, that Radio WNKI 1610 AM is back on the air after…

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Classifieds

  • Thank You

    THANK YOU to the kind person who turned in my change purse to the Idyllwild Pharmacy. Great sentimental value. Thank you! Charlie Anthony

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  • Services

    FIREWOOD Seasoned Pine $350/cord; Hard/Soft Mix $385/cord; All Hard $435/cord; Eucalyptus $525 Delivery Included(909) 800-1352

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  • Help Wanted

    Field Operator – Fern Valley Water District The Fern Valley Water District is accepting applications for the position of Field Operator. The individual selected for this position will perform a broad range of operational and maintenance duties, including but not limited to water treatment, water distribution, facility operation and maintenance, meter reading, and vehicle and

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