The Payson Unified School District’s Technology Department is hosting two technology nights to help parents and commu… Read more
Gila County citizens have until Saturday, Jan. 15 to submit redistricting maps to be considered for adoption by the B… Read more
Want to learn the secret to successful succulents, tasty tomatoes, primo pepper plants and year-round crops of leafy … Read more
The high school’s business class has been busy this year. Read more
There are multiple efforts underway to bring reliable, redundant and affordable internet service to area businesses a… Read more
Next spring, Eastern Arizona College’s Payson campus is unveiling a new art course, Fundamentals of Sculpture & Drawing. Read more
One student in Tracy Frandsen’s third grade class shared a special Thanksgiving gift with her classmates. Read more
The towns and communities of the Mogollon Rim offer their own unique challenge to gardening and landscaping. Learn ab… Read more
Evian Hurtado’s brief opening turn as a New York City newsboy set the stage for the Payson High School Longhorn Theat… Read more
How did 2021 weather patterns influence insect populations in Arizona? Read more
Lois Grumbo, with the Mogollon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, thanks the patriotic citizens of … Read more
Did you know that there are 18 million cancer cases around the world, and almost 10 million die of cancer each year? Read more
Summertime and the living is easy… until you are abruptly awakened by your child exclaiming that they are ready to go… Read more
Michaela Perry, a teacher at Julia Randall Elementary School in Payson, is one of the 500 Arizona teachers who receiv… Read more
A trio of local nonprofit organizations have been working together to put the "fun" into fundraising. Over the past y… Read more
Eastern Arizona College is distributing $4 million in emergency aid grants to students over the next school year. Read more
After a year of COVID chaos, Payson student test scores have plunged, the school board learned on Monday. Read more
With a summer’s teaching experience behind them, artists Roxanne and Suzy Almblade are both excited for the fall seme… Read more
The start of a new school year is an exciting time for most children. But for some, the beginning of school could rev… Read more
Amanda Mowrey of the Globe High School District is this year’s recipient of the Gila County Teacher of the Year Award… Read more
"Advancement Via Individual Determination"… sounds like a no-nonsense recipe for success. Unbeknownst to many, Payson… Read more
The Daughters of the American Revolution organization is presenting the “1776 Project” and needs the help of area you… Read more
This fall the Payson campus of Eastern Arizona College welcomes a new addition to its music faculty, as Alan Simpson … Read more
Have you ever walked into a jewelry store, pawn shop, antique store or even an estate sale and wondered if the piece … Read more
AZCourtHelp has several free online legal talks planned. Learn about probate and estate planning from 9 a.m. to 9:45 … Read more
Recently the Payson and Hellsgate fire departments and Gila County Community College ran a joint Engineer Training Academy. Read more
Did you miss out on getting your high school diploma? Life may have led you away from completing your studies in the … Read more
Eastern Arizona College celebrated its 132nd Commencement Ceremony at John Mickelson Field in Thatcher last month. Wi… Read more
This fall, Eastern Arizona College’s Payson Campus offers a class that combines working out with fun dance moves and … Read more
How would you forecast smoke from the recent Backbone Fire? Is there any way to manage it? Read more
If you are interested in a way to give back to our students while having a great time, the Aspire Arizona Foundation … Read more
The Payson school board has adopted a surprisingly robust budget for the upcoming school year, thanks mostly to a rus… Read more
APS wants to help teachers get a head start on the upcoming school year by providing $500 grants for school supplies.… Read more
Great students sometimes grow up to be great leaders. Read more
The Gila County Board of Supervisors June 1 approved the distribution of FY 2020-21 Secure Rural Schools and Communit… Read more
Lauren Dieball, of Payson, has received her Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce and Business Administration from t… Read more
Many students can’t wait for the last day of school each year. Read more
The Pine and Payson public libraries launched summer reading programs last week. The theme for the “official” reading… Read more
Payson High School graduated 135 seniors at services May 28 on the football field. Read more
Payson schools’ annual end-of-the-year band concert was May 20 at Green Valley Park with both the middle school and h… Read more
Educators from Payson and Rim Country, Tonto Basin and Young, along with schools across Gila County were nominated fo… Read more
Even if you’re an experienced parent, you’ll add to your child-rearing toolkit in the free series of Active Parenting… Read more
The Payson High School Class of 2021 graduates tonight, Friday, May 28 at ceremonies on the PHS Football Field. Read more
Eastern Arizona College is continuing to extend COVID-19 Emergency Aid Grants of $1,000 a semester to students in need. Read more
Rim Country Middle School will celebrate eighth-grade promotion at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 27. Read more
Eastern Arizona College-Payson celebrated the graduation of 27 students May 5. They included: Read more
Eastern Arizona College has added another talented, experienced artist to its Payson campus faculty, welcoming Cheryl… Read more
Eastern Arizona College-Payson celebrated the graduation of 27 students May 5. They included: Read more
Eastern Arizona College has added another talented, experienced artist to its Payson campus faculty, welcoming Cheryl Fecht as a new painting … Read more
Arizona’s community colleges are now on the path to awarding four-year degrees if they want. Read more
The Gila County AZ Health Zone (Snap-Ed) recently had Payson Mayor Tom Morrissey make a proclamation for National Lunch Superhero Day on May 7. Read more
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Arianne Bauer hung on every word as she sat at the end of the front row of seats during the Longhorn Theatre Company’s 2021 edition of its ann… Read more
A coach's wife has to wear many hats, especially in a small town like Payson. Team chef, on-call taxi, therapist, hostess, handy-woman, and pi… Read more
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All day long students run up and down the floor of Payson High School’s old gym. Read more
Free online legal talk forums continue through May sponsored in collaboration between the Arizona Bar Foundation, Arizona Supreme Court and in… Read more
The Longhorn Theatre Company will present their senior capstone projects this week. Read more
Learn more about Arizona Fire Adapted Communities at a free online webinar from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 5. Read more
A business management course will be added to next year’s Payson High School catalog. This is the top requested course when students were surv… Read more
Arizona and Rim Country’s changing climate — and creation of a new “Climate Masters” outreach program through the University of Arizona Cooper… Read more
There is still time to register for the National Weather Service’s Storm Spotter webinar. It takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday,… Read more
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Eastern Arizona College recently awarded 58 students with academic and skills awards for the 2020-2021 academic year. Because of COVID-19, the… Read more
Payson schools made a backup plan inside its backup plan this week, moving uncertainly toward a post-pandemic world of online learning. Read more
It’s a dark and stormy night, and you are invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety… Read more
This summer, Eastern Arizona College’s Payson campus is welcoming a new art instructor. Read more
Aphids range in color from green to pink and black – feeding on soft new growth, and secreting sticky “honeydew” as they feed, which can spur … Read more
Want to maximize your space, add a creative new dimension to your indoor or outdoor garden? Consider vertical gardens, which extend both your … Read more
Organic mulch, compost, alfalfa pellets and seasoned horse manure — during Thursday’s weekly webinar Dan McEuen, a participant in the Payson C… Read more
Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee has appointed Keith Alexander, Eastern Arizona College’s special assistant to the president for community… Read more
Using covers for your garden can extend growing seasons — and thwart ravenous rodents, hungry birds and munching insects. Read more
“I wanted to be a medical assistant for the past four to five years,” said Julita Ulloa — and, as a recent graduate of the medical assistant p… Read more
Saying parents need more control, a Senate panel voted late Tuesday to change sex education in Arizona schools into an opt-in only situation a… Read more
Even if you’re an experienced parent, you’ll add to your child-rearing toolkit in a free series on Active Parenting classes coached by Tawnee … Read more
A man with a dream of one day opening his own medical practice in Payson was recently awarded a scholarship that brings him one step closer to… Read more
The Gila County Provisional Community College District Governing Board announced recently the election of Jan Brocker as board president, Samu… Read more
Payson and Rim Country have abundant examples of badly pruned trees: from mangled maples to pitiful Ponderosa pines. Don’t force your beautifu… Read more
Janet Berchick, a health, physical education and personal finance teacher at Payson High School, is the recipient of $2,500 from the Desert Fi… Read more
Michelle May has hoped to put in a new entry/exit for kindergartners since she took over as Payson Elementary School principal last year. Read more
Interested in learning more about gems? The Payson campus of Eastern Arizona College is starting a new course, and welcoming a new instructor,… Read more
When Hayze Chilson heard an incoming freshman make a disturbing comment about a school shooting at orientation, he faced a dilemma. Read more
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Alan Simpson beamed with pride as he listened to the Pride of Payson Marching Band perform before a small crowd on Payson High School football… Read more
October proved an expensive month for the Payson Unified School District when two district vehicles sustained irreparable damage from accidents. Read more
Payson High Athletic Director Rich Ormand posted a new sign on a Wilson Dome glass door as fans streamed in to watch the Longhorns’ volleyball… Read more
Last year, through the $1.3 million school override, the Payson Unified School District paid the salaries of 20 teachers, offered smaller clas… Read more
Yellow Bluestem Invasive grass is the subject of the next University of Arizona Cooperative Extension webinar 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 19 Read more
Rim Country Middle School is returning to online only learning Monday after the district learned Friday one student had tested positive for COVID-19. Read more
In this twisted year of COVID-19, the Payson High School Longhorn Theatre Department faced unique challenges in putting on its annual haunted house. Read more
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They pack into the student section at Wilson Dome to root on the volleyball team this season, just like always. Read more
The Payson High School Longhorn Theatre Department’s annual Haunted House has transformed to a haunted trail this year. Read more
The richest Arizonans may end up financing additional cash for public schools. Read more
Parents frazzled by unexpectedly being quarantined at home with kids during the work week — OK, sure, there’s dark humor in the memes, but the… Read more
The health department quietly changed the metrics they are using to help school officials determine when to revert to all-online instruction r… Read more
PHOENIX — A sharp drop in the number of youngsters in Arizona kindergartens this year due to COVID-19 could have ripple effects for years to c… Read more
To mitigate the risk of COVID-19 and discourage long-distance travel, the Eastern Arizona College-Payson campus is changing its traditional we… Read more
As one of the biggest local donors to the Payson Unified School District, the school board recently recognized the MHA Foundation for its cont… Read more
Payson schools faced a daunting challenge — how to bring kids back while mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Read more
