One collision occurred on Highway 74 last week, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.At 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Trisha McFadden, 27 of Idyllwild, was driving her silver 2013 Hyundai Elantra 40 to 50 mph eastbound on Highway 74 3.7 miles west of McCall Park Road.Distracted by her cellphone, McFadden drifted…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Dec. 13 — Medical aid, 3:17 p.m. Middle Ridge Dr.• Dec. 13 — Walk-in medical aid, 4:54 p.m.• Dec. 13 — Medical aid, 7:26 p.m. Gassner Rd.• Dec. 14 — Motor vehicle collision with injury, 5:39 p.m. Highway 74.• Dec. 15 — Medical…
By Riverside CountyContributed Due to staffing demands, as of Dec. 18, the Idyllwild Grinding Facility is closed to all customers. The facility will reopen as soon as possible.A couple of alternative facilities are available in Riverside County: B P John Recycling in Menifee and the Lamb Canyon landfill in Beaumont.More information may be found on…
The Town Crier reports on several public agencies that are covered by other media as well. But the Town Crier is the sole monitor of six public agencies on our Hill that are covered by no other media source.Occasionally, the Town Crier has been tasked with reporting on local public agency occurrences we wish had…
This theme of gratitude has become an annual favorite of mine. It seems appropriate for the season and for this year especially when it might be a bit of a challenge to feel grateful.This time of year, with several important holidays converging, is an apt moment to explore gratitude and become more aware of how…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed all of the new puppies and their mama.Holly: Well, that was quite a weekend!Willow: There were so many humans who made appointments to meet Molly and her puppies.Holly: And I heard that all puppies were spoken for and Molly probably has a home as…
70 years ago – 1950Two men, Mike Dunn and Bill Bratton, set a record for the hike from Idyllwild to Palm Springs, reaching the Richfield Station in 10-and-a-half hours. 65 years ago – 1955Ted Belden, a local furniture manufacturer, led property owners in the mountain resort communities to decide that zoning was not desired. A…
Due to the recent abrupt resignation of Idyllwild Postmaster Mark Smith, the remaining staff has been overwhelmed with operations during the holiday season. Last Wednesday, the line for counter service was down to the Idyllwild Library five minutes to 1 p.m. The counter is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If…
The Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) had its first meeting with five board members last week since two of its members resigned — one in August and the other in October. The boards’ members are now Richard Schnetzer, Walter Bonneau (replaced Trischa Clark who sold her house), Gary Erb (replaced James Rees), Robert Krieger and…
In the last few weeks, the Town Crier has spoken with the families of the missing people who have not been located. Through tears, grief and frustration, their loved ones are desperately trying to find answers and have had to continue life without them. Unsure if their loved one is alive or dead, families have…
