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Masks have become a cultural flashpoint, in the long shadow of the pandemic. Read more
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The 100-degree heat on July 9 didn’t stop Gila County Supervisor Tim R. Humphrey (District 2), Emergency Manager Carl Melford and a small team… Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey refused Thursday to reimpose his stay-at-home order even after conceding that his own data shows how effective that was in cur… Read more
Payson’s just adopted budget calls for a 5% overall jump in spending, despite predictions the pandemic shutdown would crimp crucial sales tax … Read more
The Democrats of Rim Country sent out an invitation to a rally for equality and justice the day before the country’s birthday, and 39 local co… Read more
When Lori Kisylia and her family developed symptoms of COVID-19 she wanted to get a test to make sure. Read more
To celebrate Flag Day, the Payson Lions Club put up flags along the highways in Payson. Read more
A tanker carrying gasoline caught fire Wednesday afternoon at the Speedway east gas station. Read more
In a heroic move to save ground crews on the Polles Fire, a helicopter pilot reportedly maneuvered away Tuesday when he saw he would crash. Read more
Five more residents at Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation have died from COVID-19 this week, facility officials report. Read more
Dr. Mark Ivey Jr., a longtime Rim Country physician and former Payson town councilor, died on the evening of Tuesday, July 7. Read more
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Masks have become a cultural flashpoint, in the long shadow of the pandemic. Read more
Fly fishers use the phrase “match the hatch” to describe our efforts to select a fly that is the same color, shape, and size as the natural “b… Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major upsets in day to day living due to social isolation, job loss, an uncertain future and, for many, anxie… Read more
I spent Tuesday this week learning about the Polles Fire; making sure we have a plan for an evacuation; checking with local friends and talkin… Read more
Christopher Creek enjoyed a spectacular day for our parade celebrating the birth of the nation in July 1776. And there were 76 official entrie… Read more
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With the current closure of the Tonto National Forest, the streams under the Rim are closed to entry on the public forest land. This means Ton… Read more
After winds initially pushed the Polles Fire northeast for a few tense days, crews on Thursday reported marked containment on the 572-acre fir… Read more
A helicopter working on the Polles Fire reportedly crashed in the forest Tuesday afternoon, killing the pilot. Read more
Facing extreme conditions, firefighters on the Polles Fire west of Payson continue to make marked progress toward containment. Read more
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Driven by strong southwesterly winds, dry fuels and low humidity, a lightning-sparked wildfire had grown to 572 acres with 0% containment by Monday. Read more
The nation’s in the midst of a “revolution,” thanks to the effort to unseat President Donald Trump and the nationwide protests against racism … Read more
Running for Gila County sheriff are five current or former officers. Read more
Congress recently decided police reform makes a better campaign issue than it does a governing issue. Read more
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Fly fishers use the phrase “match the hatch” to describe our efforts to select a fly that is the same color, shape, and size as the natural “b… Read more
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major upsets in day to day living due to social isolation, job loss, an uncertain future and, for many, anxie… Read more
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Marcy Hewlett and Ann Adams both shot net scores of 55 to tie for first in the A Flight in the Payson Women’s Golf Association 18-hole action at Payson Golf Club on June 30. Read more
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Myra’s Art Gallery has been a staple in Pine since 1993, when Myra Kraemer and her husband Ed opened their first shop on Highway 87 in downtow… Read more
