Alexis Bechman Staff Writer
Recent stories
- Helicopter rescues couple trapped on snow-covered ridge
- March 19, 2010
- A Department of Public Safety helicopter on Wednesday rescued a stranded couple trapped on a snowy ridge in the Mazatzal Wilderness Area south of Payson.
- Program gets wayward kids back on track
- ReadOut uses books to get kids in trouble off probation, but program needs adult volunteers
- March 19, 2010
- When Carole Shevlin meets with a juvenile on probation for the first time at the Payson Public Library, she has no idea what crime they committed or what led them to this place in life.
- Thrift store helps animals in need
- March 19, 2010
- While the dogs and cats of the Central Arizona Humane Society don’t buy sweaters or pants from the Humane Society Thrift Store, they are common visitors at the Main Street shop, bringing in visitors and driving up sales with their lovable faces and tricks.
- Cuts hit cops hard
- March 19, 2010
- With overtime and training pay all but stripped away, and officers forced to take two furlough days a month, the Payson Police Department is feeling the effects.
- Valley student drowns trying to reach Verde Hot Springs
- March 19, 2010
- A 22-year-old ASU student drowned Wednesday while hiking near the Child’s Power Plant with friends.
- National Geographic Rim Country maps released
- New maps expected to help tourism
- March 12, 2010
- With two rivers, four lakes, 2,600 miles of roads and more than 900 trails contained in five ecosystems, the Tonto National Forest is a never-ending playground.
- Assistance center for flood victims moves to Tonto Basin
- March 9, 2010
- Gila County residents who still have flooding issues or need assistance after a thrash of winter storms hit Northern Arizona in January can get help in Tonto Basin Wednesday through Saturday.
- California murder suspect arrested
- March 9, 2010
- When a Gila County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped to help a man whose vehicle had slid off Highway 87 due to severe weather Sunday, he had no idea the man was wanted on a homicide warrant.
- When the snow falls, cars slide
- March 8, 2010
- It started out as beautiful weekend Saturday with sun and warming temperatures making it the perfect day for cruise up to the Rim. However, the mood quickly changed to dank and rainy by Saturday evening when a slow moving storm from the pacific moved in. By Sunday afternoon, it was snowing in Payson and by Monday morning, at least 3 inches of snow had fallen in town and at least 4.5 inches in Pine.
- Rodeo committee hopes development group will take over parade
- March 5, 2010
- With a spring and fall rodeo to plan as well as several fund-raising dances at the Oxbow Saloon, the Payson Pro Rodeo Committee’s 120 members are spread a little thin this year.
Recent photos
Leonie Dobbins
Nathan Pullen
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