The Rim Country Non-Profits Coming Together (NPCT) pulled off its annual Christmas program despite COVID-19 restrictions. Read more
’Twas two days before Christmas, and all through the Cultural Hall, food boxes were filled with care ... knowing that… Read more
Merry Christmas to all of our readers. Thank you for your continued feedback on the Pine-Strawberry column. Read more
This is the last weekend to meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Rusty Pine Cone, 3788 N. Highway 87 in Pine. They w… Read more
A dedicated patron has donated five gift baskets to our little library on Randall Place to be raffled off as a holida… Read more
When entering Pine-Strawberry on Highway 87, it is hard to overlook the trash piling up on the side of the roadway. Read more
District 1 Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin continued her Thanksgiving tradition with a $2,000 donation to the Pi… Read more
The Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is one of the many sights Pine-Strawberry residents are proud to show off to gues… Read more
Each holiday the food bank not only provides monthly groceries to families in need, they provide a holiday dinner wit… Read more
More than 50 kind souls donated blood at the First Baptist Church this past Tuesday. Remarkable contribution in tough times. Read more
Gila County is asking a Camp Verde tribe to help make needed repairs to a popular trail outside Strawberry to cut dow… Read more
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. That blood can only come from healthy, volunteer donors. Read more
During Halloween last week, more than 20 festively decorated vehicles parked at the fire station to take part in the … Read more
The Pine-Strawberry Food Bank’s annual collection of frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving starts Sunday, Nov. 1. Read more
Yet again the kindness of a small town shines bright. Pine-Strawberry Fire Department (PSFD) Firefighter/EMT Bill Pot… Read more
Several events for families, teens and adults are planned for Halloween. Read more
I spent my Tuesday eavesdropping on a most raucous bunch of folks. The senior dining hall is one of the funniest as w… Read more
After a remarkable 56-year firefighting career, including the last six years in Pine-Strawberry, Gary Morris is offic… Read more
A fleet of 20 shiny Corvettes caught the attention of passersby as they dined at That Brewery & Pub at the south … Read more
Temperatures in the low to mid-70s may not quite feel like fall, but that’s not stopping the 13th Annual Fall Festiva… Read more
Empanadas have arrived in our little hamlet and in varieties that will surprise and delight. Read more
The Pine Public Library on Randall Place is finally hosting activities. Most are outside. Read more
At 35, Holly Lane already carries the title of director of advance, and is detailed to the White House. (Yes, that on… Read more
Ah, the end of the last big weekend of the summer and a collective sigh of relief falls over the hamlets of Pine-Stra… Read more
The Gingerbread House is iconic to Pine-Strawberry. Read more
The Strawberry Patchers are hosting a Unique Boutique for Labor Day weekend. Read more
The Name Your Price Rummage Sale is being held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15 in … Read more
A Valley woman died Saturday after her motorcycle crashed head-on with a pickup truck north of Pine. Read more
Are you one of the many who saw a person in the store, perhaps a friend wearing the ‘I voted’ sticker, and thought, “… Read more
Two Valley men were arrested Thursday morning after terrorizing Pine residents when they reportedly went on a shootin… Read more
Pine-Strawberry Elementary School kids will be going back to their actual classrooms for the 2020/21 school year, sai… Read more
Everyone has said it at least once, 2020 has been rough. COVID-19, fire danger, forest closures and a tough economy, … Read more
PHOENIX — Pressure is building on Gov. Doug Ducey to scrap setting a firm date for students to be back in classrooms. Read more
Winds from a storm started a spot fire outside the containment lines of the Polles Fire Saturday, pulling crews back … Read more
I spent Tuesday this week learning about the Polles Fire; making sure we have a plan for an evacuation; checking with… Read more
After winds initially pushed the Polles Fire northeast for a few tense days, crews on Thursday reported marked contai… Read more
Meet Lacia Sommars, a 29-year-old woman who credits her love of community to her roots in Pine-Strawberry. Read more
Pine-Strawberry Fire District (PSFD) Chief Gary Morris reported that PSFD responded to a record-breaking 101 emergenc… Read more
A woman was killed Saturday morning when the motorcycle she was on crashed on State Route 87 north of Pine-Strawberry. Read more
Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library is actively seeking young readers for the Imagine Your Story summer reading program. Read more
Memorial Day reminds me of flags. It’s the first summer holiday when patriotic citizens bring old glory out to fly fr… Read more
If you live in Pine or Strawberry and have been waiting to receive the 2020 Census via the United States Postal Servi… Read more
Alan Werner, a self-proclaimed weekend warrior, and his wife Anita, have owned a home in Strawberry since 1997. While… Read more
There were several accidents on the roadways outside Payson this weekend. Read more
When firefighters and paramedics hear the tone out over the radio these days, they are listening for a new, critical … Read more
Pine-Strawberry children are being well looked after as staff and teachers learn alternative ways of teaching and rea… Read more
Officials confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in Pine this week. Read more
Dale Bellisfield, a herbalist nurse in private practice in Pine-Strawberry, has become a cultural bridge to the Hopi … Read more
Officials confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in Pine this week. Read more
Dale Bellisfield, a herbalist nurse in private practice in Pine-Strawberry, has become a cultural bridge to the Hopi Nation, bringing needed s… Read more
With the U.S. Forest Service and Gila County, the Pine-Strawberry Fire District is banning open fires in town. The order took effect on Wednes… Read more
An Apache Junction man was killed Saturday when his motorcycle collided with a semi-truck north of Strawberry. Read more
In this time of social distancing I joined a joyful sewing circle by speakerphone recently to find out what the group has been up. Read more
On Tuesday, more than 20 volunteers for the Pine-Strawberry Food Bank provided food to about 110 households, feeding 230 residents. Read more
In these times, it is crucial we come together now more than ever to support our small businesses. Read more
On the second Saturday of each month, the Buckhead Mesa Landfill saw a huge influx of users for “dollar dump day.” The county has indefinitely… Read more
Four Pine-Strawberry middle school students lost the opportunity to compete at the State Science Fair week because of COVID-19. Disappointed, … Read more
When volunteer Dennis Dueker recently went to the Payson Area Food Drive storage facility, he was shocked by what he saw. Read more
Bandits Restaurant in Strawberry is shining with small town kindness. Read more
A spectacular bit of art created by water, time, sediment and erosion is a backyard jewel for the residents of Rim Country. Read more
Pine-Strawberry firefighters not only rescued a family from an accident Friday, they also rescued a pet store’s worth of critters. Read more
After 143 years, Pine-Strawberry has a fascinating history. Documented by caring folks over many years, the Pine-Strawberry Historical Society… Read more
Last year was a busy year for the Pine-Strawberry Fire District (PSFD), according to Chief Gary Morris. Read more
Take Pride in Pine and Strawberry is a nonprofit group made up of residents interested in small projects that may go unnoticed, but maintain t… Read more
After about 10 retirements, Father Norman Burke volunteered as a chaplain for the Pine-Strawberry Fire Department (PSFD) in 2000. At 85 years … Read more
On a sunny Sunday in January, I joined Mike Brandt, president of Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction, Inc. (PSFR), at the Pine Trailhead. We took a… Read more
Pine-Strawberry residents who donate to and/or buy from the Pine-Strawberry Thrift Shop on Highway 87 and Randall Place in Pine support the Se… Read more
The Pine-Strawberry Fire Department (PSFD) recently recognized the brother and sister team Stacy and Kevin Figueroa for 25 years of service to… Read more
Tucked behind the Gingerbread House and across the street from the Senior Thrift Store drop-off in Pine, is a tiny building full of books and … Read more
Pine-Strawberry has remarkable people doing outstanding things. I’d like to feature those community members who go above and beyond to make ou… Read more
Do you have little ones who still need to ask Santa or Mrs. Claus for that special gift? This Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa w… Read more
Passions ran high during an Arizona Game and Fish Department Open House Dec. 4 at Chasin’ A Dream Outfitters in Payson. Read more
The Pine-Strawberry Community Festival of Lights was a great success. Despite cold, icy conditions (seems appropriate to bring in the Christma… Read more
Storytelling is an ancient tradition. Pine-Strawberry’s annual participation in this celebration of sharing has been going on for 20 years. Sa… Read more
’Tis the season for giving thanks and spending time with family. Read more
One of my favorite fall events is this weekend. For $5, attend the 20th anniversary of Tellabration at the Pine-Strawberry Community Center. I… Read more
Nearly 30 Pine-Strawberry residents donated a pint of blood and three more made a “power red donation.” Power red is when you donate twice the… 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
Fall Fest fabPine-Strawberry 8th-graders would like to thank everyone who contributed to making the Fall Fest a success; this includes staff, … 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
It’s time for Wine Around the Library on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 4 p.m. to sundown. Library volunteers will serve food from Mama Joe’s, Old Cou… Read more
Good day, Pine-Strawberry friends! I am Myndi Brogdon and I am your new/old columnist for P-S News. Some readers may remember that I have writ… 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
Richard Allen Zeiner, 55, of Mesa, died Sept. 28, at 5:30 p.m. due to head injuries suffered in an accident at milepost 274 on Hwy. 87 north o… Read more
Pine-Strawberry Fire Chief Gary Morris was recognized for his 40-year contributions in promoting improvements in fire-based emergency medical … 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
Just a week after officials reopened the Fossil Creek Trail from Strawberry, rescuers were hauling out a hiker Sunday. Read more
The Forest Service has agreed to allow Gila County to clear boulders from the dirt road between Strawberry and Fossil Creek to streamline life… Read more
The woman who built the foundation of the “Finest Library in Small Town Arizona” is stepping down. Read more
Pine-Strawberry Fire Chief Gary Morris is urging residents in need of immediate medical help to call 911 instead of showing up at a Pine or St… Read more
It had been almost three months since Sushi, a 13-year-old terrier mix, slipped through the gate and wandered away from Kurt Huber’s cabin in … Read more
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Looking for ways to celebrate the 4th of July? The Town of Payson has planned a four-day weekend that includes a ceremony, events, games, live… Read more
If fabled ultra-marathoner, author and former Las Vegas engineer Ed Furtaw has his way, Pine-Strawberry will next year add another long distan… Read more
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Visitors to the Pine Firewise Day not only learned how to protect their homes from wildfire, they met a vulture named Voldemort and a Gila mon… Read more
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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
