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A man was tortured and left for dead in late November and police say two people, including his stepson are to blame. Read more
The Payson Elks National Basketball Free Throw Hoop Shoot is at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Tonto Apache Gym. Registration is at noon. The… Read more
Rural Arizona has a big stake in how the proposed national expansion of broadband coverage in two new infrastructure bills plays out. Read more
In two weeks, northern Gila County’s testing site will close for lack of job applicants. Read more
The Payson Choral Society’s Christmas presentation of “Christmas Stories!” is offered at two performances — 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11 and 2 p.… Read more
Pam Barnes says her dog Maggie has always been there for her, but she had no idea Maggie would end up helping save a neighbor in need. Read more
As the sun went down Saturday, families huddled around barrel fires, while others snuggled up with blankets waiting for the 2021 Payson Electr… Read more
Christine Smith knew early on what career path to take. Read more
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It appears likely that you’ll be able to keep those chickens and rooster on your property. Read more
The Payson Town Council voted recently to allow businesses to continue their use of temporary signs and banners to attract customers. Read more
It’s that time of year again — time to be an angel to someone in need. Read more
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America announced that the local cemeteries in the greater Payson area have once again joined in and are tak… Read more
Vaccines save 2 million lives a year — and that doesn’t even include the COVID-19 vaccines. Read more
January 1 brings the New Year – and Gila County government has a wide variety of unique, challenging and rewarding career opportunities with d… Read more
The monthly area Social Services Inter-Agency Meeting and Conference Call is at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday Dec. 9. Read more
The area’s next two blood drives are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday Dec. 17 at the Banner Payson High Country Seniors Community Room, 215 N. Be… Read more
For the past two months a dozen citizens have met frequently, convening as a committee appointed by the Gila County Board of Supervisors. They… Read more
Wildfires in the Globe area have become increasing large and more frequent over the past two decades, and the Rim Country has seen its share as well. Read more
Although we remain within an ongoing state of emergency – that doesn’t stop first responders from preparing for other disasters. Police and fi… Read more
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The Payson Fire Department is pushing for an ambitious wish list to cope with growth, including perhaps two new fire stations, new equipment a… Read more
A divided Payson Council recently balked at a plea to get involved in a grassroots effort to draw up new state legislative district lines. Read more
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The public lands around Payson contain hundreds or perhaps thousands of prehistoric sites that are wide open to any hiker or passersby, accord… Read more
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One student in Tracy Frandsen’s third grade class shared a special Thanksgiving gift with her classmates. Read more
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Payson opened the wrestling season in the Mingus Mountain Duals on Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4. Read more
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The Payson Choral Society’s Christmas presentation of “Christmas Stories!” is offered at two performances — 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11 and 2 p.… Read more
