Holiday traffic leads to several DUI arrests in Payson
Thousands visited Payson during Labor Day weekend with eight reported overdue, all later accounted for. Three DUI arrests were made by Department of Public Safety officers including Ron Rankin of Phoenix and Bill Kemmish of Mesa. Rankin faces a Sept. 7 court appearance. Kemmish pleaded guilty and paid a 122 dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
Payson Sheriff's Office
Department of Public Safety
Ron Gary Rankin
Phoenix
Bill Kemmish
Mesa
Rankin
Ezra Peace
Kemmish
Jerry Ronald Bingochea
Charles E. Randolph
Judge Peace
Merry Carol Jape
Ronald Lee Eichelberger
Eichelberger
Highway 87
E. Bonita
Sunn Classic Won’t Return to Payson
Sunn Classic Pictures producers of The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams announced this week that they will not return to Payson for future productions. The decision affects plans for the series and similar projects in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
Four Payson Precincts Approved for Voting Realignment
County Board of Supervisors realigns Payson voting to four polling places Elks Lodge St Pauls Church St Philip Church and the county building. Voters in new precincts 3 and 4 must re register. mail notices prepared. Local filming plans shift to Riodoso NM due to weather with Sunn Classic considering returning to Payson next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
County Board of Supervisors
Lynn Sheppard
Elks’ Lodge
St. Paul’s Church
St. Philip’s Catholic Church
Beeline Highway
Sheppard
County Recorder
Riodoso
N.M
NBC
District schedules meeting on junior high school bonds
Payson School District plans a public meeting at 7 p.m. in Payson High School gym to discuss a $1.1 million bond election for a new junior high. District officials, fiscal agents, architects, and the board will answer questions about plans including a multipurpose cafeteria auditorium, nine classrooms, and admin facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
Payson School Board
O. J. Thompson
Payson High School
Payson Rotary
Lions Clubs
Thompson
Payson Pine Fair expands lineup with new events
The Payson Pine Fair in Pine adds two first time events alongside agricultural displays. The Pine Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a fund raising barbecue drawing 1500+ attendees and the Mogollon Marathon nine mile race with 250 entries. Race starts 10 a.m. Saturday east of Camp Geronimo turn off, finishes at Pine Elementary. Awards include grand trophies, category prizes, medals, T shirts and barbecue tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson-Pine
Pine
Gila County
Pine Chamber of Commerce
Camp Geronimo
Control Rd
Pine Elementary
Jamboree Draws 500 in Payson Labor Day Festivities
More than 500 attended the C B Jamboree in Payson over Labor Day weekend organized by the Rim Country Radio Club. Prizes were awarded by drawing with the top prize a 40 channel citizen's band radio won by Becky Kulman. Club president Dan Raymond noted $100 was donated to little Jackie Williams and more funds will be raised at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
Rim Country Radio Club
Becky Kulman
C.B
Mesa-Tempe-Phoenix C.B
Dan Raymond
Jackie Williams
Raymond
Mile of Dimes drive exceeds goal for Payson Hospital
Payson Hospital Auxiliary raised funds over the four day Labor Day weekend led by President Wyvonia Balstad. Proceeds fund a new hospital room with additional project potential. The group, active since 1965, supports equipment purchases, a health-related scholarship, arts festival co-sponsorships, rummage sales, a hospital gift shop, and a planned thrift shop. Twenty one members plus one non member volunteer assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyvonia Balstad
Payson Hospital Auxiliary
Payson Hospital
Auxiliary
Balstad
Payson Roundup Unveils Major Redesign
The Payson Roundup announces a major typographical and format overhaul starting with today’s edition. The tabloid size is replaced by a larger full size, improving legibility and allowing more advertiser space. Editorials will offer deeper Payson area coverage and reader feedback via letters and surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
Payson Area
Bennett to take oath as Payson councilman tonight
John Bennett will be sworn in at 8 tonight during the Payson Town Council regular meeting at Town Hall. Bennett, appointed Aug. 25 after a secret council vote, fills the unexpired term of former Vice-Mayor Dave Marko who resigned July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
Town Hall
John Bennett
Bennett
Neil Reynolds
Dave Marko
Forey Hinderliter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sheriff's Office
Vicki Lyn Gorman
Scottsdale
Fossil Creek Road
Robertson
Sunn Classic
Payson North
Payson Chamber of Commerce
Payson, Arizona
Payson-Pine Fair
State of Arizona Department of Revenue
P.O. Box
Bullock Model Homes
State of
Arizona
Roundup
Beeline
Walt Gregory
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!