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When you pull up to Banner Payson Medical Center, you will see a new bird on the helicopter pad. Read more
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The intersection of Manzanita and East Highway 260 was the scene of an accident Wednesday morning involving three vehicles and six people. Read more
The Payson Fire Department responded to two lightning-sparked building fires during a monsoon storm Wednesday night. Read more
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When you pull up to Banner Payson Medical Center, you will see a new bird on the helicopter pad. Read more
Payson’s Planning and Zoning Commission split on a proposal to update the town code so a recreational marijuana dispensary could operate in town. Read more
Every Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the commercial kitchen at Mountain Bible Church hums with activity. Read more
As the Delta variant spreads, Gila County has seen an 82% increase in new cases in the past two weeks, according to the federal Centers for Di… Read more
If you had dreams of taking a dip in a new community pool, don’t break out your floaties just yet. Read more
Once classes resume, Arizona school boards have few options for coping with a COVID outbreak on campus, thanks to orders from the legislature … Read more
Gila County was recently allocated $10.5 million through the American Rescue Plan Act, but has yet to determine where the money will go. Read more
Gila County could get more than $19 million in COVID-19 funds when all is said and done. Read more
The Payson Fire Department does all it can to protect Rim Country, and this year celebrates its 75th anniversary. Read more
Turns out the power outage that occurred Sunday afternoon wasn’t because of storm activity in the area, but the work of something much smaller. Read more
From fires to floods, without a chance to catch your breath. Read more
Have you ever walked into a jewelry store, pawn shop, antique store or even an estate sale and wondered if the piece of jewelry or loose cut g… Read more
Campfires are once again permitted after the Forest Service and town lifted fire restrictions Wednesday. Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld two Arizona restrictions on voting, which will have an impact on reservation communities in Gila, Apache and Nav… Read more
Zane Grey's most famous, most successful Western novel makes for an exciting read. Just as interesting and captivating is the story of how Zan… Read more
After months of coming before the town council, Forrest Gressley’s vision of developing a mine to create more space for development on a hillt… Read more
Things have gone smoothly as Payson schools move toward a four-day class week when school resumes on Aug. 2, said Superintendent Linda Gibson. Read more
Jacque Olsen sometimes wishes she had a different dog. Read more
It is the largest budget in the area, but has held the same tax rate for roughly a decade. Read more
Rep. Paul Gosar has introduced a bill that would require states to ensure all voting machines leave a paper trail that can be double checked. Read more
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Just because you’re 81 doesn’t mean you can’t go on a crusade now and then. Read more
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With the return of intermittent monsoon storms, the national forests have reopened. Read more
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Have you ever walked into a jewelry store, pawn shop, antique store or even an estate sale and wondered if the piece of jewelry or loose cut g… Read more
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Cindy Brewster carded a net score of 17.5 to win the Payson Niners Nine-Hole Ladies Golf even holes half handicap event played on the back nine at Payson Golf Club on Thursday, July 15. Read more
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Will enough grown-ups go to see “Space Jam: A New Legacy” or at least bring their kids or grandkids to see this new film to make up for the bl… Read more
