Protected between two police cars — lights flashing — about 50 people marched in the Time Out Inc. annual walk to end… Read more
The AIDS epidemic doesn’t make headlines much anymore. Read more
The recall election of Mayor Tom Morrissey moved forward with the town clerk calling the special election during the … Read more
The Payson Town Council announced Oct. 10 it would seek the community’s input to find a new town manager. Read more
Sex education
Good news: Teen pregnancy rates have fallen by about 50 percent in the United States among girls 15 to 19 since 1990,… Read more
No one likes to think about this stuff. Read more
A boring beige fence got a much-needed splash of color last week as artists with the ArtBeat, a nonprofit group of th… Read more
A year after the death of Michael Whitis at the Shoofly Ruins, Steven Brydie went on trial for his murder last week. Read more
Embark on a challenging and scenic adventure in the Third Annual Boulder Adventure Trail Run 10K. Read more
I used to dread the fall. Growing up in Southern California, all it promised was a return to school, less sunlight an… Read more
Organizers of the Olde Main Street Days are calling the first time event a success. Read more
Tonto Rim Search and Rescue was put to the test Sunday when it was called out on not one, but three rescues. Read more
Having a trout fishing destination within 10 minutes of home is one advantage of living in Payson. Assuming the water… Read more
Nearly 200 residents of Pine-Strawberry streamed through the new crew quarters at the Strawberry fire station on Satu… Read more
From saving a man’s life to then arresting an armed robbery suspect, it was a busy day for one Payson Police Departme… Read more
After an evening of food, drink and fun at The Rim Club, the Time Out Shelter filled its building account with almost… Read more
A human calculator. Read more
As soon as the asbestos is cleared out, the old ranger station on State Route 260 will be no more. And it can’t come … Read more
About 45 miles into the race, Honey Albrecht began to think about quitting. Read more
With a wildfire being one of the greatest threats to Payson, the town council recognized Oct. 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week. Read more
Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Maia Crespin and her husband, Matt Crespin, shared exciti… Read more
If enough businesses sign on, look for new videos on the Town of Payson’s social media accounts and website showcasin… Read more
Arizona's seasonally adjusted jobless rate ticked up a tenth of a point last month, to 5 percent, driven by weaker th… Read more
The trial of Steven Brydie for the murder of a man at Shoofly Ruins last year is set to begin this week. Read more
It is that time of year again, when Payson residents awake not just to crowing roosters, but bugling elk. Read more
You got your algebra and your chemistry and your history classes — and all your standardized tests to see what you le… Read more
Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Payson Town Council honored the Time Out Shelter for its work. Read more
A proposition that requires the Payson Town Council to get voter approval of any expenditure over $1 million is likel… Read more
Payson’s Community Garden harvest included not only 3,000 pounds of food for local food banks, but also a cornucopia … Read more
The separate legal entity that owns land off of Highway 260, Granite Dells and Mud Springs roads hopes to help those … Read more
Payson Mayor Tom Morrissey on Sept. 27 filed a lawsuit challenging the signatures on the already certified petitions … Read more
Just before the Main Street days kicked off Main Street Days Oct. 4-5, the Town of Payson has replaced the old worn s… Read more
About 200 people attended a widely advertised mayor’s open mic session on Sept. 25 at Messinger Payson Funeral Home, … Read more
There’s nothing like role-play to learn history, the Payson Daughters of the American Revolution learned. Read more
Jerry Gordon gazed at the place where his home once stood. Read more
A day of art, historical re-enactments, vendors, the relaunch of the sawmill whistle, and a new crosswalk — all this … Read more
Richard Allen Zeiner, 55, of Mesa, died Sept. 28, at 5:30 p.m. due to head injuries suffered in an accident at milepo… Read more
Imagine hiking, biking or riding 800 miles in a single day. Sound impossible? Read more
Payson extended its water supply agreement with the Tonto Apache Tribe and added a water line to boot. Read more
Ocean Jasper, Apatite, Rose Quartz, Herkimer diamonds, Moonstones, blocks of amethyst, fossils, jewelry — the recent … Read more
Local residents joined millions of protesters worldwide September 20 to demand lawmakers and businesses take action a… Read more
Over the weekend, Hurricane Lorena barreled up the Baja coast, danced over northern Mexico and sloshed into Arizona. … Read more
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, residents in the southeast quadrant of Payson saw a note using Payson Mayor Tom Morrissey's nam… Read more
The community has fallen head-over-heels in love with the annual Taste at the Bridge fundraising event. Read more
An ambitious plan to partner with Payson to build a community and aquatics center won’t fly, the entities building th… Read more
The first meeting of the Town of Payson’s new subcommittee to review capital improvement projects resulted in an expa… Read more
The Mogollon Sporting Association has donated to many projects in Rim Country. They have supported the Payson Unified… Read more
The Payson Area Special Olympics Swim Team brought home lots of medals from the Area Swim Meet in Cottonwood on Sept.… Read more
The Mogollon Sporting Association has donated to many projects in Rim Country. They have supported the Payson Unified School District; rancher… Read more
The Payson Area Special Olympics Swim Team brought home lots of medals from the Area Swim Meet in Cottonwood on Sept. 7. The State Meet is set… Read more
AZ MERIT CHAMPIONS
The Payson School District recently celebrated its latest batch of AzMERIT champions, although confusion persists in the community about the t… Read more
Search and rescue volunteers were busy this past weekend with two rescues in the Hellsgate area east of Payson. Read more
The Unite Payson recall committee learned last week that they collected enough signatures to recall the mayor’s seat. That is after the town a… Read more
Thomas Easley vowed to kill his ex-wife. He even named the time frame — before Dec. 7, 2012. Read more
Birds and ponderosas
Just because you’re 100 feet tall, 200 years old and weigh 10,000 pounds doesn’t mean you don’t need a friend — maybe lots of little, itty, bi… Read more
Override pitch at the tea party
Advocates for a ballot measure to extend the Payson Unified School District’s $1.4 million budget override took their case to the Payson Tea P… Read more
Crabdree & Shepherd Insurance celebrated 50 years in business with a celebration at their office on Friday, Sept. 13. Read more
Arizona’s Rim Country is well-known for its plentiful wildlife and the opportunity to view this wildlife up close. Read more
When a Payson police officer recently resigned in part after suffering an on-duty injury, the town ordered her to pay back part of her trainin… Read more
The name remains unlovely, but that’s no reason to look ugly. Read more
Performance pay plan
The Payson school board last week unanimously approved the district’s state-mandated “performance pay” system for teacher bonuses. Read more
The Circle K building on South Beeline Highway is coming down. Crews were on-site Wednesday removing equipment, signs and preparing the buildi… Read more
Gorgeous canyon vistas, a beautiful river, and a lot of trout. Lees Ferry is one of the prettiest places to fish. Although I don’t get there a… Read more
The 2019 Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race will be remembered as the race that almost wasn’t. Read more
American flags hang from houses in every little hamlet across this country. Read more
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Trever Fleetham, the former planning and sustainability adviser, has taken over Bobby Davis’ economic development position — while keeping som… Read more
Request for proposals 4FRI
The U.S. Forest Service hopes to jump-start stalled forest restoration efforts with a whole new approach to finding contractors to thin 800,00… Read more
Police are still looking for a man who fled into the forest on foot after ditching his vehicle on Outlaw Trail. Read more
Two drunk men were arrested recently after reportedly firing their weapons near campers. Read more
Argentine Director Andy Muschietti roars back in this two-hour and 49 minute companion to his 2017 film “It.” We might call “It” the first hal… Read more
Counselors
Payson faces a tight deadline to apply for state money to either continue funding for a police officer on campus or add to its pool of almost … Read more
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Investigators suspect a network connected by meth and white supremacy drew two of the most wanted fugitives in the nation to Tonto Basin, wher… Read more
SRP
Poor little Nell is tied to the railroad tracks and the wildfire freight train is barreling down on her, spewing sparks out the stack. Read more
A Payson High School student is being held in jail without bond after reportedly making threats to shoot up the school. Read more
Payson High School student government recently honored Rim Country’s first responders with a hearty breakfast. Read more
The U.S. Marshals Service announced they arrested a couple wanted for murder in Arizona Wednesday night. Read more
Buckle in for a long ride now that all seven members of the Payson Town Council face a possible recall election that likely won’t happen until March. Read more
The Payson Town Council violated the state’s open meeting law, concluded the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Read more
Just a week after officials reopened the Fossil Creek Trail from Strawberry, rescuers were hauling out a hiker Sunday. Read more
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Holding purple balloons with the names of loved ones who had passed away, a group of children from the Tonto Apache Tribe recently walked thro… Read more
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Trevor Nelson, the Canyon Creek Hatchery manager, lifted a cover off the indoor raceway filled with thousands of young Gila trout and they all… Read more
Payson High School was put on lockdown Thursday afternoon after a student allegedly made violent threats. Read more
The U.S. Marshals Service announced they arrested a couple wanted for murder in Arizona Wednesday night. Read more
The computer classroom at Payson High School remains quiet, and that’s a good thing believe it or not. This is all because of new headphones t… Read more
The Northern Gila County Fair opened Thursday evening as the sun slid over the horizon with a local talent show including dance, fiddle and piano. Read more
This year’s theme — Explore Rim Country — inspired 36 businesses to be creative at the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Business Sho… Read more
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Hoping to promote responsible off-road use, a volunteer group is installing information kiosks with trail information around Rim Country. Read more
The Rim Country Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade softball teams needed new uniforms this season. Read more
Hunting groups are applauding new federal rules creating longer seasons, extended hours and expanded methods for hunting and taking different … Read more
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A Valley man is moving his successful brunch restaurant to Payson this fall. Read more
The lack of summer monsoon activity has prompted the Tonto National Forest to lift the Woodbury Fire Area Closure effective Friday, September … Read more
Recall supporters say they have enough signatures to recall Payson Mayor Tom Morrissey, but don’t yet have enough signatures to force three ot… Read more
Besides their talent and youth, what do the three lead actors in “Good Boys” have in common? The trio, Keith L. Williams, Brady Noon and Jacob… Read more
A Valley teen was rescued from a canyon near Young Saturday after reportedly getting trapped under a tree, rescuers report. Read more
While traffic still backed up for miles over the Labor Day holiday weekend, police managed to keep the major intersections clear thanks to inc… Read more
