Nicole Picchiottino returns to her K-6 alma mater Nicole (Hoffman) Picchiottino, along with other first- and second-grade students at Idyllwild School, used to slide her lunchbox down the long hall from the cafeteria to the kindergarten classroom to see whose could go farther. “I’m sure I won occasionally,” said Picchiottino. “I’m very competitive.” The game…
Several months ago, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s board wished to support Idyllwild’s local musicians. It came up with the idea to record and press a CD. The musicians will receive a number of free copies they may sell at their gigs. These CDs also will be for sale through the AAI’s Courtyard Gallery and…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats discussed their fine, adoptable features. Panther: So, in addition to Violet’s being adopted, Jax and Zoey are celebrating their own! Zeus: What great news! So glad they were adopted together. And I’ve heard that ARF is getting a puppy in about a week. Panther:…
“Ready, Set, Go!” is the creed that fire agencies — federal, state and local — urge Hill residents to apply. And Monday evening, the same agencies and more said the same preparation and urgency is necessary when the heavy rains threaten flooding and debris flow. The severity of the Cranston Fire has changed the soils…
The Hemet Unified School District board meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Idyllwild School, will include a public hearing. The subject will be whether each pupil in the district has been provided with a standards-aligned textbook or basic instructional material. These should be available to any student while in the classroom or to take home to complete their homework
Service, whether as a professional or a volunteer, has been one of the anchors of Christopher Scott’s life. He is neither a native “hillbilly” nor a long-time resident. But Scott’s devotion to serving his community is becoming well known on the Hill, especially as he bestows the Idyllwild Rotary mugs to guest speakers each week….
Idyllwild Fire responded to a workshop fire in Fern Valley at Scenic Drive and Circle Way. Crews were able to get the fire under control before it spread to nearby vegetation. CHP is on scene to control traffic. Town Crier will update this post as information becomes available.
The annual fall Open House at Idyllwild School will be 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 30. All parents are invited to attend.
Jeremy Greene, 23, of Oceanside, was arrested Thursday night for the stabbing of Darryl Scholl Tuesday night. Greene has been charged with three felony counts, including assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm. Apparently, another warrant for his arrest has been issued from another county. He was scheduled for an arraignment on…
Board wants to consider Stage 1 Emergency Addressing its water quality issue was not the only issue on the agenda for the Idyllwild Water District last week. (See the accompanying story on A1 about more solutions to water quality.) Water production for July was 10.2-million gallons, which was 660,000 gallons less than July 2017. For…
