We’re all like a happy family on a late summer day, splashing about in the clear, cool waters of the East Verde River… Read more
Gila County’s unemployment rate has fallen by nearly a full percentage point in the past year, finally closing the ga… Read more
Just over two weeks in and the whiskers of the Payson Police have come out in full force for No-Shave November. Read more
A teen escaped with just minor injuries Thursday after crashing his motorcycle near the high school. Read more
An El Mirage man died in a motorcycle accident south of Payson Sunday. Read more
Are you concerned about the plans to protect the forest and the impact of forest health on the safety of communities … Read more
An initial hearing in the recall appeal came before the Arizona Supreme Court recently. Read more
A detention officer is behind bars in a facility he once monitored. Read more
Payson’s school grades continue to slip, but the Tonto Basin and Pine elementary school districts both maintained the… Read more
It truly is better to give than to receive. Read more
In honor of Veterans Day, The Home Depot is the first business in town to install both Purple Heart and Super Hero pa… Read more
Some of the more regular — and underreported — agenda items the Payson Town Council passes have to do with plats. Read more
Recreational use of the C.C. Cragin Reservoir ended on Nov. 12, but controlled burns remain a possibility. Read more
Bad news: Wildfire smoke contributes to 15,000 premature deaths every year, according to the Environmental Protection… Read more
On Nov. 7, the Payson Town Council voted to seek further legal information to determine if it can “dissolve the Rim C… Read more
The Rim Country community came together to celebrate the induction of five individuals and one team into the Payson H… Read more
Some of us can remember the 1976 version of “Midway” where Henry Fonda played Admiral Chester Nimitz. The new version… Read more
The Rim Country Rotary recognized DJ Pedler as its student of the month. Read more
There have been several stories in the Roundup recently on the extreme danger that our communities face because of un… Read more
With enough planning and hard work, Payson High School students can graduate with both a community college AA degree … Read more
The Pride of Payson Marching Band placed third in the Division IV competition at the Gilbert Invitational on Oct. 26. Read more
Recall supporters are waiting to hear if the Arizona Supreme Court will hear their appeal, which could help resolve q… Read more
Two broadband outages recently had Rim Country residents renewing their cry for a solution. Read more
Seems simple: It’s all about the teacher. Read more
Good news for Rim Country residents and officials seeking fast, redundant broadband and an end to incessant outages. Read more
Gila County offers effective, age-adjusted health and sex education classes for students — but few Rim Country school… Read more
A Payson man known for his work at a Star Valley church died Wednesday afternoon in a vehicle accident. Read more
Voters offered overwhelming support for Payson Schools, with 61 percent approving a continuation of the 10 percent bu… Read more
PHOENIX – Cheesy pizza boxes, plastic grocery bags and grass clippings are a big reason more cities in Arizona are cu… Read more
When we go fishing, we all want to catch a big fish, a lot of fish, or even better, both. I’ve spoken with anglers wh… Read more
Payson’s annual Trunk or Treat event seems to have finally found a home. Read more
We’re pretty much stuck on not bad at all. Read more
The old man in the beaver skin cowboy hat moved toward Loki, looking just to the side with his hand extended. Folks w… Read more
The Tonto National Forest will sell over-the-counter Christmas tree permits beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. Read more
New mapping software led Pine-Strawberry Fire Chief Gary Morris astray last week, and it may be responsible for other… Read more
Gila County officials believe they can bring internet service to residents for as little as $10 a month. Read more
What do pumpkins, costumes and hot chocolate have in common? Read more
The town has launched its search for a new town manager and needs the community’s help. Read more
About 25 clowns, princesses, clowns, a cat, a hatchet-wielding character, and did I mention clowns, converged on the … Read more
Every fall I count down the days until the end of October; not for Halloween, but in anticipation of when I can expec… Read more
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) announced Monday that Trever Fleetham, economic development a… Read more
The north end of the Swiss Village Shopping Center got a new sign last week and a new name. Read more
The day started with fears Pine-Strawberry Fire Chief Gary Morris was either injured or dead after going missing on t… Read more
Residents packed the Payson courthouse Monday to learn the fate of the recall election against Mayor Tom Morrissey. Read more
The north end of the Swiss Village Shopping Center got a new sign last week and a new name. Read more
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The day started with fears Pine-Strawberry Fire Chief Gary Morris was either injured or dead after going missing on the Arizona Trail and ende… Read more
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Residents packed the Payson courthouse Monday to learn the fate of the recall election against Mayor Tom Morrissey. Read more
UPDATE: Gary Morris made contact with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday afternoon and crews were working to locate him and airlift hi… Read more
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They appear out of thin air every night like vampires. Read more
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Some competed in contests like best costume. Read more
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Payson defenders chased Mason Scott all over the field on Friday night. Read more
4FRI environmental impact
Wow. Read more
The Payson Police Department arrested a couple Saturday evening after a bizarre series of events, including an asthma attack that reportedly f… Read more
On a bright October morning recently, customers at the Starbucks drive-thru snapped photos of horses taking their riders through to get a cup … Read more
The Pride of Payson marching band strutted their stuff at the Oct. 19 Northern Arizona University band day. Read more
The 21st Annual Community Health & Care Fair is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 2 at Julia Randall Elementary School, 902 W. Main St. Read more
On Oct. 1, the Town of Payson quietly put to rest a portion of its sales tax. Read more
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday he's OK with local governments enacting their own ordinances that conflict with state law — as long as… Read more
With a quick flick of the wrist, a red disc went flying, a tiny pup hot on its heels, leaping to catch it right before it hit the ground. Read more
Joann Conlin and Chuck Proudfoot think they have found a way to connect those in need with the more than 60 agencies and organizations in Rim … Read more
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Unsupervised slurry seal. Read more
It was another successful event for the library with 14 volunteers serving food from Mama Joe’s, Old County Inn, Pinewood Tavern, Ponderosa Ma… Read more
When I was a kid, I knew there were other fish in the creek, but they only became of interest to me when the trout fishing slowed. I would som… Read more
Elected officials
Big hole. Read more
After Payson Mayor Tom Morrissey filed a civil complaint to stop the recall election against him, the case’s first court hearing is Monday. Read more
It is by far the biggest mural to go up on Main Street yet. Read more
Two men were arrested this weekend after reportedly getting too close to a home while target shooting. Read more
Members of Rim Country Rotary were on the road recently — cleaning up about a mile of highway west of Christopher Creek. Read more
Gene and Betty Neumann celebrated 21 years in business Thursday with a customer appreciation day at Neumann Paint and Supply, providing lunch … Read more
The Order of the Eastern Star Ponderosa #64 and Arizona Eastern Star Foundation recently made several donations. Read more
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There is still time to catch a glimpse of fall color in Rim Country. Read more
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Seeking common ground, the Payson Town Council met with the Rim Country Educational Alliance separate legal entity board members about plans t… Read more
Seven riders for the Cowboy Dressage Team Southwest based in Star Valley competed Oct. 9-12 in the Cowboy Dressage World Finals in Rancho Muri… Read more
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After a nine-day trial, a jury on Friday convicted Steven Brydie of negligent homicide in the death of Michael “Big Mike” Whitis at the Shoofl… Read more
As soon as the fiddles and guitars came out, the audience in the Payson council chambers knew this would be a humdinger of a public comment. Read more
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On a cool, fall Saturday morning, 50 people shuffled toward the entrance booth at the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, looked up the steep, wi… Read more
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Most of the more than 200 cars and trucks that brought people to Green Valley Park for Saturday’s 26th Annual Beeline Cruise-In Classic Car Sh… Read more
The fledgling Payson Aero Club has produced its first certificated pilot. Matt Cluff of Payson passed his FAA flight test for private pilot on… Read more
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Protected between two police cars — lights flashing — about 50 people marched in the Time Out Inc. annual walk to end domestic violence from E… 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 Oct. 10 council meeting. 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, according to the federal… Read more
No one likes to think about this stuff. Read more
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A boring beige fence got a much-needed splash of color last week as artists with the ArtBeat, a nonprofit group of the Payson Art League compl… Read more
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A year after the death of Michael Whitis at the Shoofly Ruins, Steven Brydie went on trial for his murder last week. Read more
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Embark on a challenging and scenic adventure in the Third Annual Boulder Adventure Trail Run 10K. Read more
The Payson Town Council announced Oct. 10 it would seek the community’s input to find a new town manager. Read more
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I used to dread the fall. Growing up in Southern California, all it promised was a return to school, less sunlight and cooler nights. I much p… 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 continues to cool and wa… Read more
Nearly 200 residents of Pine-Strawberry streamed through the new crew quarters at the Strawberry fire station on Saturday, Oct. 5. Read more
