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Pine/Strawberry

Blackwood Quartet concert in Strawberry
Announcements

Blackwood Quartet concert in Strawberry

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Feb 14, 2023
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The Blackwood Quartet performs at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17 at Strawberry Chapel in the Pines, 8579 Fossil Creek Rd., S… Read moreBlackwood Quartet concert in Strawberry

Gila County

Supervisors approve CUP for Strawberry business

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 20, 2023
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The Gila County Board of Supervisors, at its Tuesday, Jan. 17 meeting, approved a conditional use permit for a busine… Read moreSupervisors approve CUP for Strawberry business

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Pine’s lavender farm is on National Register of Historic Places
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Announcements

Pine’s lavender farm is on National Register of Historic Places

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 20, 2023
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The Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm has been adopted in The National Register of Historic Places as the Hunt Farmstea… Read morePine’s lavender farm is on National Register of Historic Places

County supervisors have five public hearings Tuesday
Gila County

County supervisors have five public hearings Tuesday

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 17, 2023
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The Gila County Board of Supervisors has five public hearings on its agenda for 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17. Three have… Read moreCounty supervisors have five public hearings Tuesday

Winners of Light the Rim holiday lighting contest announced
Local News

Winners of Light the Rim holiday lighting contest announced

  • by Alexis Bechman, Roundup editor
  • Jan 10, 2023
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A dedicated group of home decorators took part in this year’s Light the Rim holiday lighting contest. Read moreWinners of Light the Rim holiday lighting contest announced

Library Friends of Payson host author Kittleson Jan. 16
Announcements

Library Friends of Payson host author Kittleson Jan. 16

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 10, 2023
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Author Gail Kittleson, of Pine, is the guest speaker of the Library Friends of Payson, Monday, Jan. 16. Read moreLibrary Friends of Payson host author Kittleson Jan. 16

Gila County

Pinewood Tavern seeks new liquor license

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 10, 2023
  • 0

The Gila County Board of Supervisors gave its approval to an application for a new liquor license for Pinewood Tavern… Read morePinewood Tavern seeks new liquor license

Announcements

Payson and Pine libraries share upcoming activities for end of December, through January and early February

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 27, 2022
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With winter recess continuing at area schools, it might be a good time to check out what’s available at the Payson Pu… Read morePayson and Pine libraries share upcoming activities for end of December, through January and early February

Wreaths Across America Rim event Saturday
Announcements

Wreaths Across America Rim event Saturday

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 13, 2022
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Rim Country residents and visitors are invited to the National Wreaths Across America Day celebration Saturday, Dec. 17. Read moreWreaths Across America Rim event Saturday

Sounds of the season all around
Announcements

Sounds of the season all around

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 9, 2022
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Over the next two weeks Rim Country residents have the opportunity to enjoy the live sounds of the season’s special m… Read moreSounds of the season all around

BOS approves zoning change to help fire victim
Gila County

BOS approves zoning change to help fire victim

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 9, 2022
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Almost a year ago, on Jan. 20, 2022, Cynthia Coolidge lost her Pine home to a fire. She wanted to rebuild, but zoning… Read moreBOS approves zoning change to help fire victim

Pine-Strawberry Food Bank needs help with Christmas boxes
Announcements

Pine-Strawberry Food Bank needs help with Christmas boxes

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 2, 2022
  • 0

The Pine Strawberry Food Bank staff offered thanks to everyone who supported its Thanksgiving Food Drive. They add th… Read morePine-Strawberry Food Bank needs help with Christmas boxes

Pine-Strawberry fire chief terminated
Local News

Pine-Strawberry fire chief terminated

  • by Alexis Bechman, Roundup editor
  • Nov 26, 2022
  • 2

With the majority of the department calling for his removal, Pine-Strawberry Fire District Chief John Wisner has been fired. Read morePine-Strawberry fire chief terminated

Wreaths Across America celebration planned Dec. 17
Announcements

Wreaths Across America celebration planned Dec. 17

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Nov 25, 2022
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Rim Country residents and visitors are invited to the National Wreaths Across America Day celebration Saturday, Dec. 17. Read moreWreaths Across America celebration planned Dec. 17

Pine Library gets donation
Local News

Pine Library gets donation

  • Nov 22, 2022
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The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library in Pine was recently surprised with a $3,100 donation. The money was raised in an … Read morePine Library gets donation

Announcements

Food drives underway

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Oct 28, 2022
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There are several ways to help the needy this fall with a food drive underway as well as a turkey drive and a fundrai… Read moreFood drives underway

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Should feeding wildlife be banned?
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Gila County

Should feeding wildlife be banned?

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Updated Dec 5, 2022
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Elk. They are one reason many people move to the Rim Country. They love to see them and many like to feed them to dra… Read moreShould feeding wildlife be banned?

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Herb Stop celebrates 30 years
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Business

Herb Stop celebrates 30 years

  • Sep 13, 2022
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Herb Stop celebrates 30 years in business on Sept. 24 with a party in Pine featuring giveaways, take-home products and more. Read moreHerb Stop celebrates 30 years

Fire on the Rim bike race offers challenge and fun
Arts & Entertainment

Fire on the Rim bike race offers challenge and fun

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Sep 13, 2022
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Mountain bikers can enjoy a challenge this weekend at the 2022 Fire on the Rim event Saturday, Sept. 17 in Pine. Read moreFire on the Rim bike race offers challenge and fun

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Supervisor hopes to open road, trails to Fossil Creek to rescuers soon
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Gila County

Supervisor hopes to open road, trails to Fossil Creek to rescuers soon

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Sep 6, 2022
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It took them nine hours round trip, but Gila County Supervisor Steve Christensen and Gary Morris, a member of Tonto R… Read moreSupervisor hopes to open road, trails to Fossil Creek to rescuers soon

Labor Day weekend loaded with events
Announcements

Labor Day weekend loaded with events

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Aug 30, 2022
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This Labor Day weekend, Friday, Sept. 1 through Sunday, Sept. 3, no one in Rim Country can honestly say there is noth… Read moreLabor Day weekend loaded with events

Pine-Strawberry fire chief put on leave
Local News

Pine-Strawberry fire chief put on leave

  • by Alexis Bechman, Roundup editor
  • Aug 24, 2022
  • 0

After less than two years on the job, Pine-Strawberry Fire District Chief John Wisner has been put on administrative leave. Read morePine-Strawberry fire chief put on leave

Announcements

Moose Lodge hosts Stand Down for veterans

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Aug 23, 2022
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Area veterans are invited to the Greater Payson Moose Lodge #852, 4211 E. Highway 260 in Star Valley from 10 a.m. to … Read moreMoose Lodge hosts Stand Down for veterans

Announcements

Upcoming area library events in Payson and Pine

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Aug 16, 2022
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The regular programs and a few special events are planned at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, for the m… Read moreUpcoming area library events in Payson and Pine

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Star Valley race has clear winners and some toss ups
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Star Valley race has clear winners and some toss ups

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Aug 4, 2022
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The only clear winners in the Star Valley Town Council races Tuesday night were the two uncontested races. Read moreStar Valley race has clear winners and some toss ups

Former Pine-Strawberry fire chief completes Arizona Trail
Local News

Former Pine-Strawberry fire chief completes Arizona Trail

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Jul 22, 2022
  • 0

Adventurer Gary Morris, 75, has completed the 800-mile-long Arizona Trail. A Strawberry resident and retired Pine-Str… Read moreFormer Pine-Strawberry fire chief completes Arizona Trail

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Bandits’ owners lose home in fire
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Local News

Bandits’ owners lose home in fire

  • by Alexis Bechman, Roundup editor
  • Jul 15, 2022
  • 0

A Strawberry couple that has worked to help the community lost their home last week in a devastating fire. Read moreBandits’ owners lose home in fire

Blood donors needed to help overcome critical shortage
Announcements

Blood donors needed to help overcome critical shortage

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jul 12, 2022
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Payson and Pine host several blood drives in July. Read moreBlood donors needed to help overcome critical shortage

Gila County

Christopher Drive accepted into county road system

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jul 8, 2022
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At its July 5 meeting, the Gila County Board of Supervisors added another 100 feet of road. The board accepted Christ… Read moreChristopher Drive accepted into county road system

Arts & Entertainment

Libraries offer another month of summer programs for kids

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jul 8, 2022
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Area youngsters are in the last month of their summer recess. School resumes Aug. 1. So, area libraries are offering … Read moreLibraries offer another month of summer programs for kids

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First P/S Pride event a success, organizers say
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Pine/Strawberry

First P/S Pride event a success, organizers say

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Jul 1, 2022
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A little rain and just one negative comment didn’t damper Pine’s first ever Pride event June 25. Read moreFirst P/S Pride event a success, organizers say

Four days of fun planned for the Fourth of July
Arts & Entertainment

Four days of fun planned for the Fourth of July

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jun 28, 2022
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The Fourth of July weekend in Rim Country features four days of fun. Read moreFour days of fun planned for the Fourth of July

Events

Pine- Strawberry toy drive starts July 1

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jun 24, 2022
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The Mountain Village Foundation (MVF) kicks off its Christmas in July Toy Drive July 1. Read morePine- Strawberry toy drive starts July 1

Supervisor covers variety of topics at Payson town hall
Forest Management Wildfires

Supervisor covers variety of topics at Payson town hall

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jun 17, 2022
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Gila County Dist. 1 Supervisor Steve Christensen hosted Rim residents at a town hall meeting June 13. Held at the mai… Read moreSupervisor covers variety of topics at Payson town hall

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Pride event coming to Pine
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Pine/Strawberry

Pride event coming to Pine

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Jun 17, 2022
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The inaugural Pride Celebration in Pine will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 25 at the Randall House. Read morePride event coming to Pine

Announcements

Almanac

  • Jun 17, 2022
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Pine/Strawberry Festival this weekend Read moreAlmanac

Pine Creek Lavender Farm gets zoning change to expand
Gila County

Pine Creek Lavender Farm gets zoning change to expand

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jun 10, 2022
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The Gila County Board of Supervisors approved at its June 7 meeting a rezoning request that enables the Pine Creek La… Read morePine Creek Lavender Farm gets zoning change to expand

Gila County

Property in the Portal, Pine Creek Canyon Unit IV rezoned

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jun 10, 2022
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The Gila County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning the sales office building and adjoining property in The Portal… Read moreProperty in the Portal, Pine Creek Canyon Unit IV rezoned

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Be a part of Patchers’ ‘Comeback Quilt Show’
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Local News

Be a part of Patchers’ ‘Comeback Quilt Show’

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Jun 10, 2022
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It is a comeback year for Pine-Strawberry, and the Strawberry Patchers are hoping you will be a part of their Comebac… Read moreBe a part of Patchers’ ‘Comeback Quilt Show’

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Memorial Day craft fair back with a boom
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Pine/Strawberry

Memorial Day craft fair back with a boom

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Jun 3, 2022
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After a two-year hiatus, the community of Pine-Strawberry roared back to life with our first festival of the year. Read moreMemorial Day craft fair back with a boom

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Pine Cemetery gets flag pole
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Events

Pine Cemetery gets flag pole

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • May 27, 2022
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The Pine Cemetery has gone for years without a pole on which to fly the U.S. flag. That changed Thursday, May 19, whe… Read morePine Cemetery gets flag pole

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Strawberry man back in Ukraine after state legislators recognize his efforts
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Pine/Strawberry

Strawberry man back in Ukraine after state legislators recognize his efforts

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • May 27, 2022
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After three weeks of visiting friends and family, Strawberry resident Patrick Shearer flew back to Poland on Saturday… Read moreStrawberry man back in Ukraine after state legislators recognize his efforts

Summer’s opening weekend promises to be busy
Local News

Summer’s opening weekend promises to be busy

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • May 20, 2022
  • 0

The 42nd Annual Memorial Day Juried Arts & Crafts Festival sponsored by the Pine-Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild… Read moreSummer’s opening weekend promises to be busy

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Area libraries make plans for summer reading programs
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Events

Area libraries make plans for summer reading programs

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • May 17, 2022
  • 0

The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, 6124 Randall Place in Pine, is making plans for its summer reading program, “Ocea… Read moreArea libraries make plans for summer reading programs

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Fire restrictions have begun in P/S
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Pine/Strawberry

Fire restrictions have begun in P/S

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • May 6, 2022
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The Pine-Strawberry Fire District (PSFD) has entered fire restrictions, which means residents and visitors cannot bui… Read moreFire restrictions have begun in P/S

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More than a dozen homes get free smoke alarms
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Pine/Strawberry

More than a dozen homes get free smoke alarms

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Apr 29, 2022
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Firefighters declared it a successful Smoke Alarm Walk with 47 smoke alarms installed to keep residents in the Pine-S… Read moreMore than a dozen homes get free smoke alarms

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P/S friend seeing firsthand the dark sides of an invasion
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Pine/Strawberry

P/S friend seeing firsthand the dark sides of an invasion

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Apr 22, 2022
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Patrick Shearer arrived in Poland on March 3 intending to help a country and a people he felt a kinship with after vi… Read moreP/S friend seeing firsthand the dark sides of an invasion

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Spring has sprung – Activities coming back to Pine-Strawberry
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Pine/Strawberry

Spring has sprung – Activities coming back to Pine-Strawberry

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Apr 15, 2022
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It is time for spring cleaning and what better place to start than with cleaning up your properties? Yes, the fire se… Read moreSpring has sprung – Activities coming back to Pine-Strawberry

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Strawberry resident still helping in Ukraine
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Pine/Strawberry

Strawberry resident still helping in Ukraine

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Apr 8, 2022
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After nearly two months of an invasion, millions of lives are drastically changing and several Ukrainian cities, town… Read moreStrawberry resident still helping in Ukraine

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Going inside Pine-Strawberry’s THAT Brewery
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Local News

Going inside Pine-Strawberry’s THAT Brewery

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Apr 1, 2022
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Bring a craft brewery to a small town and other businesses will thrive, says THAT Brewery and Pub owner Tamara Morken… Read moreGoing inside Pine-Strawberry’s THAT Brewery

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Strawberry resident still helping in Ukraine
Pine/Strawberry

Strawberry resident still helping in Ukraine

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Apr 8, 2022
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After nearly two months of an invasion, millions of lives are drastically changing and several Ukrainian cities, towns and hamlets are forever… Read moreStrawberry resident still helping in Ukraine

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Going inside Pine-Strawberry’s THAT Brewery
Local News

Going inside Pine-Strawberry’s THAT Brewery

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Apr 1, 2022
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Bring a craft brewery to a small town and other businesses will thrive, says THAT Brewery and Pub owner Tamara Morken. She and husband Steve h… Read moreGoing inside Pine-Strawberry’s THAT Brewery

Local News

Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction meeting

  • Mar 18, 2022
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Volunteers are needed for a variety of upcoming Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction events. The mission of PSFR is to reduce the risk of catastroph… Read morePine Strawberry Fuel Reduction meeting

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Pine-Strawberry residents show their heart
Local News

Pine-Strawberry residents show their heart

  • by Myyndi Brogden, Roundup columnist
  • Mar 18, 2022
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The Pine-Strawberry community is small, but mighty. Recently 42 Pine-Strawberry community members donated blood. One pint of blood can save up… Read morePine-Strawberry residents show their heart

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Pine-Strawberry resident helping in Ukraine
Pine/Strawberry

Pine-Strawberry resident helping in Ukraine

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Mar 11, 2022
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Patrick Shearer, a retired police officer who served six years in the Army, isn’t done serving yet. As of Sunday, he was in Slovakia, shuttlin… Read morePine-Strawberry resident helping in Ukraine

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NASCAR fans group donating ‘losings’ to local nonprofits
Pine/Strawberry

NASCAR fans group donating ‘losings’ to local nonprofits

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Mar 4, 2022
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What started as a few friends watching NASCAR races at the local tavern with the loser buying a round or two has grown to a group of 26 people… Read moreNASCAR fans group donating ‘losings’ to local nonprofits

APS encourages customers to hang up on scammers
Local News

APS encourages customers to hang up on scammers

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Feb 25, 2022
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Sitting on the porch of a friend’s home, sipping wine and solving the world’s problems is one of my favorite pastimes. A strange call interrup… Read moreAPS encourages customers to hang up on scammers

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Food trucks offer tasty change of pace for Pine-Strawberry
Pine/Strawberry

Food trucks offer tasty change of pace for Pine-Strawberry

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Feb 18, 2022
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The food truck craze, much like food delivery, is one thing that people who choose to live in a rural mountain community realize they will liv… Read moreFood trucks offer tasty change of pace for Pine-Strawberry

Gila County

County buys small parcel of land in Strawberry

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Feb 11, 2022
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A strip of property in Strawberry deeded to the state by the county due to unpaid taxes was purchased by the county for $1 at the Feb. 8 meeti… Read moreCounty buys small parcel of land in Strawberry

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Fire captain to speak at next Pine Library Friends meeting
Pine/Strawberry

Fire captain to speak at next Pine Library Friends meeting

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Feb 11, 2022
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The Friends of Pine Library is hosting Pine-Strawberry Fire Department Capt. William Donald “Billy Don” Chester at this month’s meeting on Mon… Read moreFire captain to speak at next Pine Library Friends meeting

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Payson Elks recognize outstanding P-S firefighter
Pine/Strawberry

Payson Elks recognize outstanding P-S firefighter

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Feb 4, 2022
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The Payson Elks Lodge recognized Pine-Strawberry Fire Department (PSFD) Firefighter/EMT Bill Potter for his outstanding service to the communi… Read morePayson Elks recognize outstanding P-S firefighter

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Elks honor schools and public safety personnel
Events

Elks honor schools and public safety personnel

  • Jan 28, 2022
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The Payson Elks Lodge 2154 held two special events Friday, Jan. 21. The first was to recognize the schools and provide them with much needed s… Read moreElks honor schools and public safety personnel

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Pine house fire Friday claims three dogs
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Pine house fire Friday claims three dogs

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup contributor
  • Jan 25, 2022
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Ronald McGhee and his partner Cynthia Coolidge ran to Payson for a few errands on Friday. They were only gone about an hour. But upon returnin… Read morePine house fire Friday claims three dogs

Board of supervisors candidate makes stop in Pine Saturday
Pine/Strawberry

Board of supervisors candidate makes stop in Pine Saturday

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Jan 21, 2022
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Candidate for Gila County Board of Supervisors (BOS) District 1, Sherra Kissee, will be at the Local Pizza Shop in Pine, tomorrow, Saturday, J… Read moreBoard of supervisors candidate makes stop in Pine Saturday

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Sharon Weir named P/S Volunteer of the Year
Pine/Strawberry

Sharon Weir named P/S Volunteer of the Year

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Jan 14, 2022
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The Senior Citizens Affairs Foundation (SCAF) named Sharon Weir as their Volunteer of the Year for 2021. Read moreSharon Weir named P/S Volunteer of the Year

Power outage in Pine Saturday morning
Local News

Power outage in Pine Saturday morning

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup contributor
  • Jan 11, 2022
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A snapped power line left most of Pine without power from about 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8. A resident saw a power line dangli… Read morePower outage in Pine Saturday morning

Zoning amended to allow for dude ranch in Pine
Gila County

Zoning amended to allow for dude ranch in Pine

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 7, 2022
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The Gila County Board of Supervisors recently gave approval for zoning for a 16-cabin dude ranch in Pine. Read moreZoning amended to allow for dude ranch in Pine

New Year’s thoughts from your Pine-Strawberry columnist
Pine/Strawberry

New Year’s thoughts from your Pine-Strawberry columnist

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Jan 7, 2022
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For our mountain hamlet, January through March is the quieter time in town. A few bursts of activity around the random snow day, but overall t… Read moreNew Year’s thoughts from your Pine-Strawberry columnist

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Dan’s Highway fire wipes out months of remodeling
Local News

Dan’s Highway fire wipes out months of remodeling

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Special to the Roundup
  • Dec 31, 2021
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“Pine-Strawberry Fire Department firefighters responded to a house fire on Dan’s Highway in Strawberry at 11:45 p.m. on Christmas Day,” said P… Read moreDan’s Highway fire wipes out months of remodeling

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Happy New Year to area’s always generous citizens
Pine/Strawberry

Happy New Year to area’s always generous citizens

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Dec 31, 2021
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As we leave 2021 behind Pine-Strawberry can be proud once again of the amazing gifts of time, food, toys and gifts provided to those in need. Read moreHappy New Year to area’s always generous citizens

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P-S veterans honored on National Wreaths Across America Day
Pine/Strawberry

P-S veterans honored on National Wreaths Across America Day

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Dec 24, 2021
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Thanks to Dottie Hearn, Pine-Strawberry took part in National Wreaths Across America Day for the first time on Saturday, Dec. 18, and it was a… Read moreP-S veterans honored on National Wreaths Across America Day

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Wreaths to be laid for veterans this weekend in Pine
Pine/Strawberry

Wreaths to be laid for veterans this weekend in Pine

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Dec 17, 2021
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Remember, honor, teach Read moreWreaths to be laid for veterans this weekend in Pine

Police arrest group allegedly selling drugs to teens
Crime Law Enforcement

Police arrest group allegedly selling drugs to teens

  • by Alexis Bechman, Roundup editor
  • Dec 15, 2021
  • 2

The Payson Police Department says it has arrested several more people in connection with selling drugs to minors. Read morePolice arrest group allegedly selling drugs to teens

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Pine-Strawberry community spirit shines this holiday season
Pine/Strawberry

Pine-Strawberry community spirit shines this holiday season

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Dec 10, 2021
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The volunteers at the Pine Strawberry Food Bank (PSFB) are grateful to our caring community for helping to provide Thanksgiving meals to our n… Read morePine-Strawberry community spirit shines this holiday season

Pine library selling See’s
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Pine library selling See’s

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Nov 26, 2021
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The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library in Pine is selling See’s Candy as a fundraiser. Read morePine library selling See’s

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New desks at P-S school; gas station’s patriotic mural pops up
Pine/Strawberry

New desks at P-S school; gas station’s patriotic mural pops up

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Nov 26, 2021
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Just saying the word COVID brings lots of reactions, none too positive. But thanks to COVID stimulus money, the Pine-Strawberry Elementary Sch… Read moreNew desks at P-S school; gas station’s patriotic mural pops up

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Check out the new pizza joint in Pine
Pine/Strawberry

Check out the new pizza joint in Pine

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Nov 19, 2021
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There is a new pizza shop in Pine. Read moreCheck out the new pizza joint in Pine

Prescribed burn in Pine planned this week
Local News

Prescribed burn in Pine planned this week

  • Nov 16, 2021
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The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and the Pine-Strawberry Fire District was scheduled to start a multi-day, prescribed bu… Read morePrescribed burn in Pine planned this week

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P/S Fall Fest fun had by all
Pine/Strawberry

P/S Fall Fest fun had by all

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Nov 12, 2021
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More than 150 people visited the Pine-Strawberry Elementary School Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 29 hosted by the eighth grade class. Children dre… Read moreP/S Fall Fest fun had by all

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Pine-Strawberry community benefits from firefighters win
Pine/Strawberry

Pine-Strawberry community benefits from firefighters win

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Nov 5, 2021
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Yet again, the kindness of a small town shines brightly. For the second time, Pine-Strawberry Fire Department (PSFD) firefighter/EMT Bill Pott… Read morePine-Strawberry community benefits from firefighters win

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Halloween happenings in hamlets of Pine-Strawberry
Pine/Strawberry

Halloween happenings in hamlets of Pine-Strawberry

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Oct 29, 2021
  • 0

Halloween weekend is upon us and here is a quick reminder of the community events for you to join in on. Read moreHalloween happenings in hamlets of Pine-Strawberry

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Halloween weekend brings lots of fun and activities to P-S
Pine/Strawberry

Halloween weekend brings lots of fun and activities to P-S

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Oct 22, 2021
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Enjoy all that Pine-Strawberry offers in the coming week as the community hosts a series of events. Read moreHalloween weekend brings lots of fun and activities to P-S

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Halloween and Harvest events
Events

Halloween and Harvest events

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Oct 19, 2021
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The month of October is already half over, so that means there are only a couple of weeks left until Halloween and Harvest events start. So ma… Read moreHalloween and Harvest events

Pine firefighter takes third in cooking competition
Local News

Pine firefighter takes third in cooking competition

  • by Alexis Bechman, Roundup editor
  • Oct 19, 2021
  • 0

A Pine-Strawberry firefighter has once again placed among the top three in a statewide cooking competition. Read morePine firefighter takes third in cooking competition

Events

Top chili chefs at P-S Fall Festival

  • Oct 19, 2021
  • 0

Pine-Strawberry’s Annual Fall Festival was Oct. 9 and 10 at the Community Center. Read moreTop chili chefs at P-S Fall Festival

Plenty of activities planned this October in Pine
Pine/Strawberry

Plenty of activities planned this October in Pine

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Oct 8, 2021
  • 0

Fall festival this weekend in Pine Read morePlenty of activities planned this October in Pine

Vehicle fire in Pine Wednesday night
Local News

Vehicle fire in Pine Wednesday night

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Special to the Roundup
  • Sep 24, 2021
  • 0

As Pine-Strawberry Fire Department (PSFD) Capt. Phil Paine was driving home Wednesday, he spotted a vehicle fire at the entrance to Portal IV … Read moreVehicle fire in Pine Wednesday night

Plenty of fall fun to be found in Pine-Strawberry
Pine/Strawberry

Plenty of fall fun to be found in Pine-Strawberry

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Sep 24, 2021
  • 0

As the weather cools down, the activities are heating up. Read morePlenty of fall fun to be found in Pine-Strawberry

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Fire on the Rim mountain bike race returns to Pine-Strawberry
Local News

Fire on the Rim mountain bike race returns to Pine-Strawberry

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Special to the Roundup
  • Sep 21, 2021
  • 0

More than 200 mountain bike riders met up Saturday morning to take on the challenging Fire on the Rim race. Read moreFire on the Rim mountain bike race returns to Pine-Strawberry

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Longtime search and rescue volunteer dies
Local News
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Longtime search and rescue volunteer dies

  • by Alexis Bechman, Roundup editor
  • Sep 17, 2021
  • 1

They spend hours and sometimes days out in the wilderness looking for lost and injured hikers and ask nothing in return. Read moreLongtime search and rescue volunteer dies

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Pine resident reaches fundraising goal for 9/11 charity
Pine/Strawberry

Pine resident reaches fundraising goal for 9/11 charity

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Sep 17, 2021
  • 0

Thanks to community support, a disabled man far surpassed his fundraising goal for a 9/11 charity walk. Read morePine resident reaches fundraising goal for 9/11 charity

Realtor’s food drive kicks off
Events

Realtor’s food drive kicks off

  • Sep 14, 2021
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The Central Arizona Association of Realtors has started its Eighth Annual Food Drive to help fill the shelves of area food banks. Read moreRealtor’s food drive kicks off

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Labor Day in Pine-Strawberry draws happy crowds
Pine/Strawberry

Labor Day in Pine-Strawberry draws happy crowds

  • by Myndi Brodgon, Roundup columnist
  • Sep 10, 2021
  • 0

Last year, they canceled most festivals due to COVID and this year, wildfires, like the Backbone, drove many tourists away. Read moreLabor Day in Pine-Strawberry draws happy crowds

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One step at a time: Pine resident raising funds for 9/11 charity
Almanac

One step at a time: Pine resident raising funds for 9/11 charity

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Sep 3, 2021
  • 0

Sixty-three-year-old Pine resident Rick Summers is nearly bionic, with titanium running from his shoulders to his tailbone. Read moreOne step at a time: Pine resident raising funds for 9/11 charity

Ralls Fire starts outside Strawberry
Local News

Ralls Fire starts outside Strawberry

  • by Myndi Brogdon special to the roundup
  • Aug 30, 2021
  • 0

After the Backbone Fire threatened the community of Strawberry just a few months ago, it alarmed residents when they saw an orange glow in the… Read moreRalls Fire starts outside Strawberry

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Citizens jump in to help Pine couple trapped in SUV
Local News

Citizens jump in to help Pine couple trapped in SUV

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Aug 27, 2021
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While driving on State Route 87 Saturday night with my daughter, Air Force airman Laynie Brogdon, EMT and medical technician, a woman in the r… Read moreCitizens jump in to help Pine couple trapped in SUV

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Upcoming events in Pine include book sale, wine tasting
Pine/Strawberry

Upcoming events in Pine include book sale, wine tasting

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Aug 27, 2021
  • 0

book saleCome out Labor Day weekend for the Pine library’s annual book sale. The event runs Sept. 3-5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the library act… Read moreUpcoming events in Pine include book sale, wine tasting

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Gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake visits Pine
Local News

Gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake visits Pine

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Special to the Roundup
  • Aug 13, 2021
  • 2

Arizonans watched Fox 10 News anchor Kari Lake deliver the news for more than 25 years, so when she resigned, it caused a dust-up of monsoon scale. Read moreGubernatorial candidate Kari Lake visits Pine

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Having a fun(gi) time on the Mogollon Rim
Pine/Strawberry

Having a fun(gi) time on the Mogollon Rim

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Aug 13, 2021
  • 0

Having grown up in Pine-Strawberry, Zach Graham took a culinary class offered at Payson High School, which led him to a career in cooking. Read moreHaving a fun(gi) time on the Mogollon Rim

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Road work planned on Hwy. 87 through the fall
Pine/Strawberry

Road work planned on Hwy. 87 through the fall

  • by Myndi Brogdon, Roundup columnist
  • Aug 6, 2021
  • 0

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for ongoing lane restrictions on portions of a 10-mile segment of State R… Read moreRoad work planned on Hwy. 87 through the fall

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