There were four collisions (including two photos), one resulting in a fatality, on local roads and Highway 74 over the last week and a half, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier. On Aug. 3 at 7: 35 p.m., Chayton Martone Kenyon, 17 of Idyllwild, was driving his gray 2007 Mazda 3…
With extreme sadness, we share the passing of (Gladys) Adele Voell on July 25, 2020. She spoke to us with a soft voice, but if you listened closely, you would hear great words of wisdom. Born to Maud and Roy Nicolet in Cleveland, Ohio, she spent her early years helping to raise her younger siblings. Adele…
Three of the area’s four water districts have board member seats up for election in November: Idyllwild Water District (all five seats), Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (Divisions 2 and 5) and Pine Cove Water District (three seats). LHMWD’s division 5 includes east Hemet and Garner Valley/Pine Meadows Estates. Elections will not be necessary for…
A new commissioner was sworn in at the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) July board meeting. Jerry Buchanan resigned earlier in July to spend more time with his family, leaving a board vacancy. Only one person, Dennis Fogle, submitted a resume and cover letter by the deadline. He was unanimously approved by the board. Fogle…
By Hemet Unified School DistrictContributed Dr. Jennifer Martin, director of special education, was promoted to the position of assistant superintendent of student services at the HUSD board meeting on July 21. Martin said she is excited about the transition from a director to the assistant superintendent of student services and having the opportunity to further…
By Riverside County Contributed On Aug. 4, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to appoint Bill Weiser as the new Riverside County Fire Chief. The appointment is effective immediately. The California Department of Forestry (Cal Fire) appointed Chief Weiser as the Cal Fire/Riverside Unit Chief effective yesterday (Aug. 3). “We are very pleased to…
Idyllwild Fire Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • Aug. 2 — Medical aid, 10:55 a.m. Ridgeview Dr. • Aug. 2 — Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire, 3 p.m. Oak Glen Dr. • Aug. 3 — Medical aid, 6:20 a.m. Manzanita Dr. • Aug. 3 — Walk-in medical assist, 10…
By Zach Behrens, public affairs officerSan Bernardino National Forest As hiking some of Southern California’s tallest peaks and rugged, beautiful wilderness areas become increasingly more popular and crowded, Forest Service officials are reinstating a day-use permit system for entering three wilderness areas on the San Bernardino National Forest starting Sept. 1. Permits for overnight stays…
Brendan Steele posted a 4-under-par 66-71-72-67 — 276 last week in the PGA Championship, one of the four “majors” on the regular PGA Tour. The Idyllwild native finished in a tie for 22nd place playing against most of the top players in the world. On the week, he averaged drives of 291 yards that found…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed the services offered by ARF to pet guardians. Whiskers: (creeping into the ARF office) Hello? Is anyone here? Hello? Sadie: (following Whiskers) It’s eerily quiet in here. Pepper: (entering) There is a very good reason for the quiet. Maybe you should sit down for…
