Stories
Rested Horns primed for Prospectors
A convincing season-opening win over Glendale Cortez followed by a bye week should have the Longhorn football team (1-0) chomping at the bit when it arrives in Apache Junction tonight (Friday).
All 6 youth teams win season openers
The Payson entries in the Central Arizona Youth Football Association turned in an unbeaten opening day that some involved in the organization acknowledge might be a first.
4H animal auction tomorrow
PINE-STRAWBERRY
These beautiful rains will go a long way toward keeping our surviving trees healthy. Wildflowers are blooming everywhere and the weeds are thriving.
Teen injured in fall at East Verde
A 13-year-old Star Valley boy was injured Wednesday during a school field trip after falling from a rock ledge into the East Verde River.
Shop local for low rates, good service
I agree with the Pozorskis and Susan Kovacic concerning the underhanded tactics of the "out of state" trash company.
Task force nets 231 pounds of marijuana
A drug interdiction officer with the Gila County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) recovered 231 pounds of marijuana during a routine traffic stop last week.
Autistic boy found after 24-hour search
This story is told through the eyes of Julie Eckhardt, mother of 8-year-old Younger Eckhardt who wandered into the wilderness and got lost near his Gibson Ranch home Tuesday.
Public safety bond approved; others fail
Only one of the three bond initiatives in Tuesdays municipal election passed, and by a narrow margin.
Arizona gets grand finale of monsoon season
Residents of the Roosevelt Lake area got the brunt of Tuesday's storms that moved through the state.
Car thief nabbed in sting
Gila County Sheriff's officers arranged a sting operation Wednesday that led to the arrest of an Apache Junction man attempting to sell a stolen car in Payson.
County manager to oversee water improvement district
Gila County Manager John Nelson now has the administrative duties of the Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District on his "to do" list.
County gets $823,000 grant through Homeland Security
A $823,000 Homeland Security grant will help emergency communications in Gila County.
Flores honors Doug Johnson
Gila County Attorney Daisy Flores honored the late Sgt. Doug Johnson with her quarterly Officer Recognition Award at the most recent meeting of the board of supervisors.
Oceanside council member tabbed for Main Street
Payson's new Main Street Project Manager plans to use her experience to get off to a fast start when she assumes her duties Sept. 29.
Thanks to committee ... one bond issue squeaks by
Thanks to only 42 votes, one bond issue -- Public Safety, was approved by registered Payson voters who chose to participate in the election.
School food story not complete
As a concerned parent of one of the seventh-grade students who protested the lunches at the middle school, I feel there was a lot left out of the story.
Respect key to peace on the trails
After reading Corinne Leslie's letter to the editor regarding an unsettling encounter with a man on horseback, I felt compelled to write you.
What's up?
Q: Doesn't signing your mail-in ballot compromise anonymous voting?
Touchdown Sales brings new idea to Rim building
It's a new concept in home building for Arizona. Only a little more than two years ago, Bob Evans brought a different kind of factory constructed home to the state from West Virginia. His business, Touchdown Sales, was started in Mesa.
Mildred Bruchez
Mildred Bruchez, 84, died Sept. 11, 2003.
Phyllis Kathryn Gascoigne
Phyllis Kathryn Gascoigne, 83, of Gisela, died Sept. 9, 2003 in Payson.
Karl Russell Knotts
Karl Russell Knotts, 87, of Payson died Sept. 9, 2003.
Mary J. Hilgendorf
Mary J. Hilgendorf, 67, of Vicksburg, Mich., formerly of Durand, Mich., died Sept. 4, 2003 at her winter home in Payson.
Valerie Cecilia Peck
Valerie Cecilia Peck, 84, of Payson, died Sept. 9, 2003.
Wilford Smith
Wilford Smith, 87, died Sept. 7, 2003 in Joseph City.
Roxie Diane Sturgis
Roxie Diane Sturgis, 53, of Payson, died Sept. 9, 2003.
Wilfred "Bill" Monte Young
Wilfred "Bill" Monte Young, 73, of Strawberry, died Sept. 8, 2003.
Mustangs dump Sahaurita in gold-medal finale
Following two days of almost non-stop volleyball action in Wilson dome and the Payson High School gym, Flagstaff Sinagua edged Sahaurita for the championship of the 18-team Payson Invitational Tournament.
Mavericks wallop Bullpups in league opener
If the Rim Country Middle School Maverick seventh-grade football team continues to play with the fervor it showed in its opener, the squad could be steaming toward a banner season.
Untested senior paces Lady Longhorns at Peaks
It didn't take Jennie Cohen long to become one of the more accomplished runners in high school cross country competition.
Grand Canyon shines in Peaks meet
The Longhorn cross country team's appearance in the prestigious Peaks Invitational wrapped up with the proverbial "good news, bad news" scenario.
It's harvest time, let the canning begin
TONTO VILLAGE
There are a number of people around the village who have gardens and are canning their harvest.
Residents celebrate end of summer
CHRISTOPHER CREEK
Tuesday was the 24th Annual Flatlanders Party here in Christopher Creek, although it rained and stormed all day and many should have stayed inside.
Jackson Jay Lloyd
Proud parents Jack and Amy Lloyd, along with grandparents Sam and Barbara Brewer of Payson and John and Ann Lloyd of Hot Springs, Ark., wish to share the arrival of Jackson Jay with everyone
Shyann Saunders
Shyann Saunders was born July 14, 2003 into the loving family of Randy and Michelle Saunders.
