The biggest takeaway from the Aug. 1 Social Security workshop is that every person’s situation is unique. Read more
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A change in the way the state treats online sales could offer a life-jacket for hard-pressed towns and counties. Read more
The Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Showcase is less than a month away and organizers are … Read more
The Friends of Payson Parks & Recreation recently donated a scoreboard for the Rumsey 1 softball field. Read more
Rim Country students can pick up a free backpack between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Sunday, July 21 at the TCC Payson store, … Read more
In what would be one of the biggest developments on Main Street in years, a local Realtor would like to build a two-s… Read more
Summer’s here and the time is right, for dancin’ in the, no wait, sorry, for playing softball. Read more
Neighbors near Rim Country Bowl need not fear the lowing of bulls as a deal to add live bull riding has fallen through. Read more
Currently, Arizona’s government does not provide oversight of broadband companies that provide crucial internet servi… Read more
The Arizona Corporation Commission has ordered Arizona Public Service and other utilities it regulates not to shut of… Read more
When his 20-year agreement with Days Inn & Suites ended, Bobby Patel decided it was time for a change. Read more
Jon Beeson wasn’t sure what he wanted to do for a living after he graduated from Payson High in 2003. Read more
A long, contentious tug of war over Trident Winery in Pine came to a close Tuesday when the Gila County Board of Supe… Read more
Payson could soon have rodeo all year long if the partners of Bandits and Bulls cross all the t’s and dot all the i’s. Read more
Fans of Jeri and JJ DeCola’s frybread — some drive 100 miles for the treat — will have to forget about the old school… Read more
Every week the big green garbage truck rumbles into the neighborhood and the mechanical spectacle of its hydraulic ar… Read more
DILKON – Neda Billie has been waiting to turn on the lights for 15 years. Read more
WASHINGTON – Gov. Doug Ducey touted Arizona’s first-in-the-nation universal licensing recognition law at the White Ho… Read more
Realty Executives has welcomed agent Kim Anderson to Realty Executives Northern Arizona. Read more
When it comes to broadband, the message is, “If you build it, they will come.” Read more
The internet is no longer a tool business owners can wait to figure out, it is time to set up a website and get on so… Read more
Just 10 months after it opened, Pasta G’s Ristorante Italiano has closed. Read more
Eastern Arizona College Small Business Development Center presents webinar "Social Media for Small Business" from noo… Read more
From Louis Vuitton and Coach purses to clothing, shoes and jewelry — a new store, Consign Your Design, at 706 N. Beel… Read more
Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm grew from a simple question, “What won’t elk eat?” It turns out they won’t eat lavender. Read more
The first Payson Farmers Market of the year took place from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 25 in the Sawmill Theatre Sh… Read more
Cellular telephone service options for Rim Country residents expanded recently with the arrival of a company offering… Read more
Katie Beeson cried when she heard the announcement. Read more
The biggest advantage a woman has in defending herself is not a martial arts move or special tactic it’s the element … Read more
Social media marketing was the topic at the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon at the Mazatz… Read more
The Rim Country housing industry is enjoying an upswing. Read more
Customers in eight unincorporated communities served by Payson Water Company (PWC) will soon see their water bills ju… Read more
Tom Bremer, a Payson Water Company customer, wonders why he bothered sending comments to the Arizona Corporation Comm… Read more
There’s something about interior designer Donna Rice’s home. Read more
Culver’s corporate has recognized the Payson restaurant, 805 E. Highway 260, for its exceptional hospitality. Read more
When Jeremy Pratt wanted to expand his Scottsdale heating and cooling business to Rim Country, his father, Jerry Prat… Read more
Office Supplies 4 Payson is closing its doors after two decades serving Rim Country. Read more
Margaret de Hesse knows a thing or two about distance running. Read more
Imagine Main Street busy with people shopping, eating and enjoying a new western-themed town square. Read more
Suzanne Blizzard, occupational therapist, has opened Kokopelli Myofascial Release. Read more
Want to start a business in Payson? Read more
Payson could soon have a regular food court with smoked meats and homemade Italian food next to Mike’s Fish and Chips… Read more
Gila County’s unemployment figures in February finally narrowed the longstanding gap with the statewide average. Read more
Lacey Sockrider-Brownell says she speaks fluent K-9. Read more
Dueker Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center officially welcomed their new therapy horse this week, a Clydesdale colt named… Read more
Starting a small business can seem like you’re shooting the rapids on an unfamiliar raging river without a guide. Read more
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS – Green vegetation dots the mountain range from Quarter Circle U Ranch headquarters to the edg… Read more
Nearly a year after opening, Kristi Church quietly closed the 703 on Main. Read more
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS – Green vegetation dots the mountain range from Quarter Circle U Ranch headquarters to the edge of the Superstition Mou… Read more
Nearly a year after opening, Kristi Church quietly closed the 703 on Main. Read more
Payson’s economy continues to grow, with healthy increases in sales tax, building permits, gas taxes and vehicle license taxes. Read more
Food is just an afterthought at most bars. Read more
Eastern Arizona College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering an evening seminar, “Delivering Exceptional Customer Service,” … Read more
Approximately 52 nonprofit organizations call Rim Country home. Read more
The roses you bought on Valentine’s Day were ordered before Christmas and traveled almost 4,000 miles by air for the occasion. Read more
Joy Brown grew up in the restaurant business. Read more
A little more than 13 years after closing its doors across the Beeline Highway, Goodwill Industries opened a new store in Payson Feb. 1. Read more
The Main Street Merchants Guild is serious about their ongoing work to revitalize the street and preserve the history doing so. Read more
A few months after buying the bowling alley, the owners of Rim Country Bowl were proud to celebrate the grand re-opening recently. Read more
After 18 years working as a plumber, Shad Wood started his own business in 2016. Read more
More than five years after opening the only medical marijuana facility in northern Gila County, Untamed Herbs is ready to grow. Read more
Christian Gifts and Home Décor opens in the Swiss Village at 10 a.m. today, Friday, Feb. 1 at 814 N. Beeline Highway, Suite A. It offers Payso… Read more
The Main Street Merchants Guild hopes to capitalize on a past program that brought millions to Main Street. Read more
Owners of small businesses and those thinking about starting a small business are encouraged to attend Eastern Arizona College’s Payson Small … Read more
More than two years ago, Arden Edgell stopped by KRIM Radio on a whim while he waited for his car to be repaired. He visited with friends who … Read more
There’s a good chance the phone you carry around with you all day features material that was manufactured right here in Payson. Read more
Big changes characterized recent months for the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Surprising residents and diners, the Mogollon Moose 3.0 has closed its doors just a month after moving to a new location despite rave reviews … Read more
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Sorry Steven Seagal fans, the Hollywood action movie star of the 1980s and ’90s won’t be Payson’s next police chief. Read more
In the competitive world of vacation resorts, Kohl’s Ranch retains its competitive edge with customer service, with an emphasis on training, e… Read more
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The Humane Society of Central Arizona has met its donor match goal of $100,000. Read more
Local workers making minimum wage were thrilled to see their hourly rate jump 50 cents with the start of the new year. For many, the extra $1,… Read more
After months of anticipation, Dutch Bros. opened on Friday, Dec. 28 at 602 S. Beeline Highway. Read more
Are you a business person seeking new ways to maximize your success? EAC’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a one evening … Read more
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If you have been struggling to find something to do on the weekends, Jason Harris is hoping to change that. Read more
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Business continued to boom in Payson as the year drew toward a close, according to the town’s November financial report. Read more
Arizona added new residents in the past year at a faster pace than all but three other states. Read more
APS opened a huge present of profits for Christmas in the form of a rate increase, but that could change if the Arizona Corporation Commission… Read more
Marijuana use continues to grow in the United States. Read more
In a unanimous vote in front of a packed audience on Dec. 20, the Gila County Planning and Zoning Commission supported changing the zoning of … Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey has inked his approval to a pact that will enable New Mexico to move its excess natural gas through Arizona to Sonora for eve… Read more
State utility regulators have no legal right to investigate their colleagues to determine if they are biased, a judge has ruled. Read more
Salt River Project is opening a public process on Dec. 20 to consider a proposed overall average annual price decrease of 2.2 percent. The $64… Read more
By the Bucket is moving across the street to the east side of the Beeline Highway. Read more
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The Mogollon Moose 3.0 held a ribbon cutting for its new location at 512 N. Beeline Highway Friday. Read more
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What would you do with an extra $1,000 a year? Read more
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Paysonites this week can give businesses with the Christmas spirit a boost, by voting for their favorite decorations on Main Street. Read more
As part of its ongoing commitment to provide more options for commercial and municipal customers to achieve their sustainability goals and pro… Read more
“I was arrested so many times I couldn’t tell you how many,” Richard Pfister said. “The last time I went to jail, I was hanging out with peopl… Read more
The Wild Brush Art Gallery has been a local favorite for 18 years. Owned and operated by Terry and Lynne Winans, the gallery sells art supplie… Read more
Construction is underway to place a Tesla Supercharger Station near the Subway restaurant in the Payson Village Shopping Center just north of … Read more
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Edna Welsheimer, executive director for the Time Out Domestic Violence Shelter, has a magic formula for finding, retaining and even increasing… Read more
The Town of Payson is sponsoring a contest for best decorations on Main Street. The prize is a $50 gift card to Macky’s Grill. Read more
Bashas’ has been organizing a Turkey Tuesday donation drive for St. Vincent de Paul for more than 20 years in Payson, 26 years in Arizona. Read more
The Mogollon Moose has moved off Main Street and to the Beeline Highway. Read more
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George Randall and Payson Concrete & Materials made their annual contribution to St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, and wrote checks to the Hu… Read more
Tonto Brands LLC this week launched “Jeri J’s Cookie Club” headed up by Jeri and JJ DeCola of Jeri J’s local Indian Fry Bread fame. Read more
Have a taste for a nice cup of tea? The Mad Hatter’s Tea Room has a place for you. The new shop in the Swiss Village recently held its grand o… Read more
