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Gila County

Supervisors meet with lobbyists

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • 14 hrs ago
  • 0

The Gila County Board of Supervisors met with representatives of its newly hired state lobbying firm, Policy Developm… Read more

COVID-19 corrals Pony Express Ride
Events

COVID-19 corrals Pony Express Ride

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • 14 hrs ago
  • 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another temporary casualty — the 2021 63rd Annual Hashknife Pony Express Ride. Read more

Common Grounds adds lunch menu
Common Grounds
Common Grounds Chicken Pesto contributed
Common Grounds Southwest Turkey contributed
Common Grounds Adult Grilled Cheese contributed
Covid-19

Common Grounds adds lunch menu

  • by Keith Morris, Roundup staff reporter
  • 14 hrs ago
  • 0

It made sense. Read more

Local groups working for wildlife
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Environment

Local groups working for wildlife

  • by David Daniels, Special to the Roundup
  • 14 hrs ago
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As people that live in, or visit the Rim Country, we are fortunate to have many chances to enjoy Arizona’s diverse wi… Read more

Why the Town of Payson can only supports certain charities
Portrait Troy Smith Payson Town Manager
Local News

Why the Town of Payson can only supports certain charities

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • 14 hrs ago
  • 0

Back in July, Payson Mayor Tom Morrissey floated a resolution that would add a line item in the budget for the nonpro… Read more

MHA hosts COVID testing blitz this weekend
Vertical image of saliva test tube from 11.20.20 ASU test
Local News

MHA hosts COVID testing blitz this weekend

  • by Michele Nelson, roundup staff reporter
  • Updated 10 hrs ago
  • 0

Saturday, Jan. 16, the MHA Foundation will host a COVID-19 saliva testing blitz at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latt… Read more

Tea Party hosts Ken Bennett
Events

Tea Party hosts Ken Bennett

  • 15 hrs ago
  • 0

The Payson Tea Party hosts former Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19 a… Read more

Latest COVID vaccine information from the county; doses in short supply
Covid-19

Latest COVID vaccine information from the county; doses in short supply

  • Jan 14, 2021
  • 0

Gila County Health & Emergency Management COVID-19 vaccine FAQ sheet: Read more

MHA hosts COVID testing blitz this weekend
Covid-19

MHA hosts COVID testing blitz this weekend

  • Updated Jan 13, 2021
  • 0

On Saturday, Jan. 16, the MHA Foundation will host a COVID-19 saliva testing blitz at the Church of Jesus Christ Latt… Read more

Star Valley families face eviction during a pandemic
facebook page announcement of the sale of the Star Valley Mobile home park and C-bar diamond mhp
Local News

Star Valley families face eviction during a pandemic

  • by Michele Nelson roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 12, 2021
  • 0

Residents of the Star Valley Motel and RV Park are struggling to avoid eviction in 30 days amidst a pandemic. Read more

Payson mulls over what to do about panhandlers at busy intersections
Troy Smith Payson town manager professional head shot
Local News

Payson mulls over what to do about panhandlers at busy intersections

  • by Michele Nelson roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 12, 2021
  • 1

The Payson town council will consider an ordinance to control panhandling at busy intersections, but such an ordinanc… Read more

Hunt warns of COVID-19 indifference
Health

Hunt warns of COVID-19 indifference

  • Jan 12, 2021
  • 0

COVID-19 has brought ever-worsening infection, hospitalization, and sadly death rates to Arizona over the past weeks … Read more

New hospital CEO excited for Payson’s future
ceo and wife
Health

New hospital CEO excited for Payson’s future

  • Jan 12, 2021
  • 0

Meet the new Banner Payson Medical Center CEO, Hoyt Skabelund. Fresh from Colorado and replacing Lance Porter, who mo… Read more

Model-building as kid turns into lifetime fascination for Payson business owner
Bison 76 Terry Lowman With James Dean Vertical
Bison 76-Terry Lowman In Store Wide View
Bison 76 Exterior
News

Model-building as kid turns into lifetime fascination for Payson business owner

  • by Keith Morris roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 12, 2021
  • 0

Terry Lowman received his first model kit as a 9-year-old and was hooked. Read more

Library rolls out free book cart
Local News

Library rolls out free book cart

  • Jan 12, 2021
  • 0

The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, now has a free book cart outside the front doors. Fiction, non-fiction… Read more

Olson named executive director at Payson Care Center
Local News

Olson named executive director at Payson Care Center

  • Jan 12, 2021
  • 0

Payson Care Center, a nursing and rehabilitation facility, welcomes Gary Olson as its new executive director. Read more

Health

Latest information on COVID-19 vaccine for Gila County

  • Jan 12, 2021
  • 0

Michael O’Driscoll, director of the Gila County Health Department, recently provided the following: the county apprec… Read more

Three officers involved in shooting could return to work this week
Jirhod Brennan
Crime Law Enforcement

Three officers involved in shooting could return to work this week

  • by Alexis Bechman roundup editor
  • Jan 12, 2021
  • 0

Payson’s police chief is confident three officers involved in a fatal shooting last week will be back to work soon. Read more

The latest COVID vaccine information for Gila County
Covid-19

The latest COVID vaccine information for Gila County

  • Updated Jan 11, 2021
  • 0

Gila County is currently leading the state in the rate of COVID vaccinations per capita. Read more

Defense attorneys needed for juvenile dependency, guardianship
Covid-19

Defense attorneys needed for juvenile dependency, guardianship

  • Jan 9, 2021
  • 0

Gila County Superior Court is looking for lawyers to provide legal representation to indigent defendants in cases of … Read more

Local News

Planning commission to meet Monday

  • by Alexis Bechman roundup editor
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 1

The Payson Planning and Zoning Commission will meet next week to discuss several proposed subdivisions. Read more

Faster-spreading COVID strain poses new risks for nursing homes
Nursing Home Deaths Surge
Covid-19

Faster-spreading COVID strain poses new risks for nursing homes

  • by Peter Aleshire consulting publications editor
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

A new, more-easily spread strain of the COVID virus has swept through a Colorado nursing home, apparently infecting a… Read more

Payson Area Food Drive increases goal to $100,000
Local News

Payson Area Food Drive increases goal to $100,000

  • by Michele Nelson roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

With a record-breaking influx of donations, Payson Area Food Drive organizers increased this year’s monetary goal to … Read more

The looming eviction crisis – will it hit Payson?
Top five states facing the greatest number of evictions.
Local News

The looming eviction crisis – will it hit Payson?

  • by Michele Nelson roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

The recent extension on the federal eviction moratorium until at least the end of January will only put a Band-Aid on… Read more

MHA Foundation hosts vaccination clinic
Preparing the covid vaccine
Kenny and MHA volunteers COVID vaccination clinic
Cars lined up at the Jan 2 MHA vaccine clinic
Pamphlet what to expect from a COVID-19 vaccination
Local News

MHA Foundation hosts vaccination clinic

  • by Michele Nelson roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 1

On the first Saturday of 2021, the MHA Foundation helped coordinate the administration of 150 Moderna vaccines to pub… Read more

Humphrey is new chair of supervisors
Gila County

Humphrey is new chair of supervisors

  • by Teresa McQuerrey roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

Tim Humphrey is the new chair of the Gila County Board of Supervisors. The District 2 Supervisor was named to the pos… Read more

Upcoming events
Events

Upcoming events

  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

Market On the Move here Saturday Read more

Gila County holds the first COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Payson
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Covid-19

Gila County holds the first COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Payson

  • by Michele Nelson roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

Teachers, cops, paramedics, firefighters, nurses and doctors lined up this week for the Gila County Health and Emerge… Read more

Trainer gets the most out of seniors at Anytime Fitness in Payson
Trainer
News

Trainer gets the most out of seniors at Anytime Fitness in Payson

  • by Keith Morris roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

Like a drill sergeant, Ed Niebch barks out commands during his Senior Fit Class at Anytime Fitness. Read more

Gila County could discontinue recycling if dumping doesn’t stop
Environment

Gila County could discontinue recycling if dumping doesn’t stop

  • by Roundup staff
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

The old saying that “a few bad apples will spoil the whole barrel” applies to local recycling. Gila County is ready t… Read more

Covid-19

County increases COVID-19 budget to hire immunization coordinator

  • by Teresa McQuerrey roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

Gila County wants to hire an immunization chief to help with the COVID-19 vaccine delivery. Read more

Sarah Brown turns 100
Sarah Brown in youth
Events

Sarah Brown turns 100

  • by Teresa McQuerrey roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

Friends are invited to help Severin “Sarah” Brown celebrate her 100th birthday, Friday, Jan. 8. Read more

Fleetham awarded certification
Payson

Fleetham awarded certification

  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) announced Trever Fleetham from the Town of Payson and Linda O… Read more

A pandemic Christmas foreshadows months to come
Family Zoom call
Brooke up high decorating
Pete begging Brooke to come down.
Local News

A pandemic Christmas foreshadows months to come

  • by Michele Nelson roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

I glowered as we picked away at our beautiful Christmas dinner, each in our distant corner of the living room — pande… Read more

Payson Police ranks increase by two over the holidays
Officer Lucas Barr
Local News

Payson Police ranks increase by two over the holidays

  • by Michele Nelson roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

The Payson Police Department received the gift of two new officers for Christmas, but not because of its new contract… Read more

Webinar set on rabies in Arizona
rabies long
Gila County

Webinar set on rabies in Arizona

  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

During this past year a bobcat tested positive for rabies in Gila County – one of 100 confirmed rabies cases in wildl… Read more

Gila County Science Fair looking for 2021 judges
science fair judges 2
Gila County

Gila County Science Fair looking for 2021 judges

  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

Photos by Elizabeth Eaton Read more

Payson has two blood drives this monthy
Gila County

Payson has two blood drives this monthy

  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

Giving blood is possibly the most direct and selfless way we can each contribute right here in our own communities – … Read more

Fire destroys Pine home Wednesday
Pine fire
Local News

Fire destroys Pine home Wednesday

  • by Myndi Brogdon roundup contributor
  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

As 2020 ended, a tragedy befell the Scott family in Pine. Their home, on Pine Creek Canyon Road, burned to ashes Wedn… Read more

Officers kill man wielding knife
Farren
Crime Law Enforcement

Officers kill man wielding knife

  • by Alexis Bechman roundup editor
  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

Payson police officers killed a man early Monday morning officials say was wielding a knife and refusing to listen to… Read more

Game and Fish changes bag limit on trout from six to four
stream improvements
Local News

Game and Fish changes bag limit on trout from six to four

  • Jim Strogen
  • Updated Jan 8, 2021
  • 0

Have you bought your fishing license? Years ago, I decided that Jan. 1 would be the day that I renew my fishing licen… Read more

Craig Swartwood harvests desert bighorn sheep
Hunting & Fishing

Craig Swartwood harvests desert bighorn sheep

  • by Keith Morris roundup sports editor
  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

Craig Swartwood pulled the trigger. Read more

Payson Tire Pros gives away a car
News

Payson Tire Pros gives away a car

  • by Keith Morris roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

The number of compelling applicants for the vehicle Payson Tire Pros and Automotive business was giving away overwhel… Read more

Events

No Professional Bull Riders event in Payson

  • by Teresa McQuerrey roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

Recently the Roundup ran a story about the Professional Bull Riders opening its 2021 season with a Jan.16-17 show at … Read more

87 closed repeatedly Thursday as officers use gas to make arrests
Local News

87 closed repeatedly Thursday as officers use gas to make arrests

  • by Alexis Bechman roundup editor
  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 1

State Route 87 was closed several times Thursday as police say they worked to arrest two suspects wanted on felony warrants. Read more

Gila County begins COVID-19 vaccinations
Gila County

Gila County begins COVID-19 vaccinations

  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

Last week Gila County began to vaccinate “Phase 1” recipients after receiving the region’s first allotment of the Mod… Read more

New Year – new career? – Gila County’s hiring
deputy
Gila County

New Year – new career? – Gila County’s hiring

  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

This week brings the dawn of a new year — are you in the job market or considering a career change? Gila County has m… Read more

Bearing fruit: Payson's Main Street Heritage Apple Orchard
apple 2
Gila County

Bearing fruit: Payson's Main Street Heritage Apple Orchard

  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

Blossom clusters in the apple orchard behind the Sawmill Theatres represent more than just downtown beautification — … Read more

Landfill Dollar Day suspended
Gila County

Landfill Dollar Day suspended

  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

Here’s a reminder that Gila County has again halted the second-Saturday-each-month “dollar day” that brought crowds t… Read more

Hoffman says schools should stay closed to in-person learning for two weeks following holidays
Covid-19

Hoffman says schools should stay closed to in-person learning for two weeks following holidays

  • By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services
  • Jan 4, 2021
  • 0

PHOENIX -- The state's top school official wants Gov. Doug Ducey to keep schools closed to in-person learning for two… Read more

Landfill Dollar Day suspended
Gila County

Landfill Dollar Day suspended

  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 0

Here’s a reminder that Gila County has again halted the second-Saturday-each-month “dollar day” that brought crowds to Buckhead Mesa Landfill … Read more

Hoffman says schools should stay closed to in-person learning for two weeks following holidays
Covid-19

Hoffman says schools should stay closed to in-person learning for two weeks following holidays

  • By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services
  • Jan 4, 2021
  • 0

PHOENIX -- The state's top school official wants Gov. Doug Ducey to keep schools closed to in-person learning for two weeks following the expl… Read more

Local News

Tonto National Forest ends Christmas Tree Burn event

  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0

This year, the Tonto National Forest is asking recreational visitors to refrain from gathering in large groups for the annual Christmas Tree B… Read more

Local News

Tonto National Forest ends Christmas Tree Burn event

  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0

This year, the Tonto National Forest is asking recreational visitors to refrain from gathering in large groups for the annual Christmas Tree B… Read more

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A year of challenges
Local News

A year of challenges

  • by Alexis Bechman, Roundup editor
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0

While the pandemic races on and vaccines are just rolling out, many want to put 2020 behind them and never look back. Read more

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Sawmill manager eyes brighter 2021
Covid-19

Sawmill manager eyes brighter 2021

  • by Keith Morris, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0

Today marks the start of a new year on the calendar, but you won’t find Craig Triphahn jumping for joy just yet. Read more

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Real estate market heats up, vote shakes up Payson council
Local News

Real estate market heats up, vote shakes up Payson council

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0

Town, courts responded Read more

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Chip your Christmas tree rather than dump it
Local News

Chip your Christmas tree rather than dump it

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0

Turn your Christmas tree into chips instead of trash with the help of the Town of Payson. Read more

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Recap of the top school, environmental and tourism news
Local News

Recap of the top school, environmental and tourism news

  • by Peter Aleshire, consulting publications editor
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0

COVID and Schools Read more

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Group of nonprofits make holidays memorable
Events

Group of nonprofits make holidays memorable

  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0

The Rim Country Non-Profits Coming Together (NPCT) pulled off its annual Christmas program despite COVID-19 restrictions. Read more

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First vaccinations given in Rim Country last week
Covid-19
featured

First vaccinations given in Rim Country last week

  • by Alexis Bechman, Roundup editor
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0

A doctor and local firefighters are speaking out in favor of the COVID vaccine after receiving their shots last week in the hopes it will give… Read more

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County highlights: Bridge funding approved; supervisor dies
News

County highlights: Bridge funding approved; supervisor dies

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0

Gila County saw ups and downs in 2020 that will change the landscape for years to come. Read more

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How to fish Silver Creek outside Show Low this winter
Local News

How to fish Silver Creek outside Show Low this winter

  • by Jim Strogen, Roundup columnist
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0

Silver Creek, outside of Show Low, is a spring-fed creek that maintains a consistent water temperature all year. It is stocked with Apache tro… Read more

Business

Chamber members get preview of new website

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

Drawing from a wealth of content on the town and county’s tourism websites, the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled an … Read more

Crime Law Enforcement

Sheriff’s office joins gang, internet crimes task forces

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its reach and resources joining two different task forces. Read more

News

Delays possible on SR 260 near Payson starting Dec. 30

  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

Drivers in the Payson area should plan for possible traffic delays along State Route 260 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, through We… Read more

Gila County

Nearly two-thirds of Payson residents respond to census

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

Well Payson residents answered the call. At least to fill out their census forms. Payson residents had the highest self-response rate in the county. Read more

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PHS art teacher proud of former student’s first novel
Local News

PHS art teacher proud of former student’s first novel

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

Ten years ago, Payson High School art teacher George Conley struggled to keep student Randee Nelson in school and safe. Read more

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Owner pulls marathon shifts to get business up and running
Covid-19

Owner pulls marathon shifts to get business up and running

  • by Keith Morris, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

Anyone opening a new business knows the dedication it takes to succeed. Read more

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Can Payson can avoid being the next Yarnell?
Forest Management Wildfires
featured

Can Payson can avoid being the next Yarnell?

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

Yarnell did not prepare for the inferno that swept in out of the overgrown forest and chaparral. Read more

Covid-19

Gila County COVID deaths continue to rise

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

COVID-19 deaths during the month, from Dec. 3 through Dec. 28, have gone from 97 to 126, according to the Gila County Health and Emergency Man… Read more

Professional bull riders at Payson Rodeo Grounds in January
Arts & Entertainment

Professional bull riders at Payson Rodeo Grounds in January

  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

The Professional Bull Riders is making their first ever visit to Payson in January. Read more

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Warming center shifts goals amid pandemic strains
Local News

Warming center shifts goals amid pandemic strains

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

The grieving mother came into the Payson homeless warming center at the Mount Cross Lutheran Church simply to donate her son’s clothes. Read more

Events

Events update

  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

Al-Anon available Read more

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Fishing doesn’t always mean catching
Local News

Fishing doesn’t always mean catching

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 0

I like to catch fish when I go fishing. You probably do too. Most times I am successful, but there are days that I don’t even get a bite. You … Read more

Gila County hiring COVID contact tracers
Covid-19

Gila County hiring COVID contact tracers

  • Dec 27, 2020
  • 0

Looking for a job that’s a guaranteed conversation starter? Read more

A new road and an entry arch bring hope to Main Street merchants
Local News

A new road and an entry arch bring hope to Main Street merchants

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 25, 2020
  • 0

The Main Street Merchants Guild focused its December meeting on hope, hearing updates on the Green Valley Parkway expansion and the arch over … Read more

Group donates nearly 4,000 masks to hospital
Covid-19

Group donates nearly 4,000 masks to hospital

  • Dec 25, 2020
  • 0

The Shoofly Quilters presented 3,700 medical masks to Banner Payson Medical Center. Read more

An informal route to supervisor appointment consideration
Gila County

An informal route to supervisor appointment consideration

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 25, 2020
  • 0

To fill the vacant District 1 Gila County supervisor seat following the recent death of Tommie Martin, there will be no solicitation of formal… Read more

Wilde Wealth Management supports children through holiday fundraising
Local News

Wilde Wealth Management supports children through holiday fundraising

  • Dec 25, 2020
  • 0

Wilde Wealth Management Group, including the team in Payson at 112 W. Main St., helped make the season a little more merry and bright for more… Read more

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Payson golfers raise money and food
Local News

Payson golfers raise money and food

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 25, 2020
  • 0

The Payson Golf Course hosted a Winter Scramble to help the local food banks and raised $1,000 and four bins of food. Read more

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Light the Rim holiday lighting contest winners revealed
Local News

Light the Rim holiday lighting contest winners revealed

  • by Alexis Bechman, Roundup editor
  • Dec 25, 2020
  • 0

After more than 200 votes were cast online, readers have selected their top three homes in the Roundup’s Light the Rim holiday lighting contest. Read more

County asking residents to take vaccination survey
Health

County asking residents to take vaccination survey

  • by Teresa McQuerrey roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 25, 2020
  • 0

Gila County’s Public Health team needs residents to take part in a brief survey to help map distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more

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Shop with a Hero keeps growing
News
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Shop with a Hero keeps growing

  • by Keith Morris, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 25, 2020
  • 0

“I feel really warm inside that I’m doing a good thing, you know, just making a few people a little bit happier about Christmas,” said 11-year… Read more

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Soldier, deputy – now undersheriff: A Gila County hero takes on a challenging role
Crime Law Enforcement

Soldier, deputy – now undersheriff: A Gila County hero takes on a challenging role

  • by Roundup staff
  • Dec 25, 2020
  • 0

Recruiting and retaining quality deputies is a pillar of Gila County Sheriff Adam Shepherd’s strategic plan, shown again recently with his ann… Read more

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Rim Country Camera Club members donate $5,000 to area food banks
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Rim Country Camera Club members donate $5,000 to area food banks

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  • Dec 25, 2020
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The Rim Country Camera Club had a problem. What to do to celebrate and share the photos of its members? Read more

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C.C. Cragin project creates another first

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  • Dec 25, 2020
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Injecting C.C. Cragin water into the ground has actually sped up the cleanup of a federal superfund site, the Payson council learned at a rece… Read more

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Democrats donate $1,215

  • Dec 25, 2020
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The Democrats of Rim Country and the DRC Women’s Caucus had a December Food Drive project that was able to send $1,215 to five charities: Read more

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PHS teacher gets money for archery equipment

  • by Teresa McQuerrey roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 25, 2020
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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

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Pair believed to be behind burglary spree arrested
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Pair believed to be behind burglary spree arrested

  • by Alexis Bechman, Roundup editor
  • Dec 24, 2020
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Police have arrested two people they believe are behind a string of burglaries in Payson. Read more

County gets first shipments of COVID vaccines this week
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County gets first shipments of COVID vaccines this week

  • by Alexis Bechman roundup editor
  • Dec 22, 2020
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COVID vaccines arrived in Gila County this week with hospitals receiving their first allotments of the Moderna vaccine. Read more

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Told ‘there’s no way you’ll make it,’ Dan Good Flooring celebrates 25 years in business
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Told ‘there’s no way you’ll make it,’ Dan Good Flooring celebrates 25 years in business

  • by Keith Morris, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 22, 2020
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Somebody once told Dan Curtis there weren’t enough customers in Payson to support his idea of opening a flooring company. Read more

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Payson police now taking Star Valley animal control calls

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 22, 2020
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Got a barking dog complaint in Star Valley? Read more

Gila County

Supervisors discuss having lobbyist at state level

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 22, 2020
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The Gila County Board of Supervisors is mulling over having a lobbyist represent it at the state level. Read more

Telemedicine services have arrived in Rim Country
Health

Telemedicine services have arrived in Rim Country

  • by Marie A. Fasano, Roaming the Rim
  • Dec 22, 2020
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“The doctor will see you now.” This statement has a whole new meaning today. You may be miles away and not in the doctor’s office anymore. Read more

Health

More than 50 COVID cases at care facility

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 22, 2020
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Like many long-term care facilities, Payson Care Center is dealing with COVID-19 cases among residents and staff. Read more

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When a community comes together to Firewise, it makes a difference
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When a community comes together to Firewise, it makes a difference

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 22, 2020
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In San Juan County Fire Department Chief Craig Daugherty’s opinion, Payson dodged at least seven wildfire bullets during the 2020 fire season. Read more

Cookbook: A gift of food and history
Arts & Entertainment

Cookbook: A gift of food and history

  • by Teresa McQuerrey roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 22, 2020
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Relatives still coming or need to send out a gift to someone you won’t be able to see this year? Give them a unique gift — part Arizona histor… Read more

Local News

Payson allows bars/restaurants to temporarily expand outdoors

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 22, 2020
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On Dec. 16, Payson’s Mayor Tom Morrissey signed a proclamation allowing restaurants to increase outdoor seating capacity, even into the public… Read more

Gila County

Connect Gila County surveys needed

  • Dec 22, 2020
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If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that connectivity is important. Gila County officials said there is a need, now more than ever, f… Read more

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