‘Feature’ Archives
FLW pro anglers weigh in at Roosevelt
By Carolyn Wall Connection Correspondent The FLW fishing pros were introduced to Rim Country residents Saturday, September 18 at Green Valley Park during FLW Day in Payson. Some 20 professional anglers attended the event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The public got in a little free fishing at Green Valley Lake and enjoyed an outdoor expo [...]
A concert under the stars
By James Bruner Connection Contributor There are many fun activities to do on a holiday weekend, and one that I especially enjoy is going to a rock and roll concert. Over Labor Day, I went to see Cinderella and L.A. Guns play at the Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde. I have been to other shows there, and I have enjoyed them [...]
Sheriff Clark receives drug-sniffing canine from anonymous donor
(Holbrook, September 21, 2010) – Sheriff KC Clark’s efforts to stop the flow of drugs through Navajo County received a generous boost recently with the donation of a drug-sniffing canine from an anonymous donor. The dog will be deployed as part of Navajo County’s HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) Task Force on the roads and [...]
Supervisors express opposition to restricting public access to the forest
(Holbrook, September 13, 2010) – Calling it “the highest priority for us and our constituents,” the Navajo County Board of Supervisors, led by Supervisors David Tenney and Jerry Brownlow, continued their efforts to maintain public access to the forest by hearing a presentation from Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Supervisor Chris Knopp on [...]
PSL to bring Christmas to soldiers overseas
By Mitzi Brabb Connection Correspondent It’s been over nine years since the horrific attack on America took place. For some it is a nightmare fading with time. But for others, 9-11 is a reminder that there are still American men and women fighting for us, determined to never let an attack like 9-11 happen again. The Payson Supply Line [...]
Local artists wins prestigious photo contest
By Mitzi Brabb Connection Correspondent Every year the Northern Gila County Fair features a photography section featuring Rim Country amateur and professional photographers. This year nearly an entire tent was devoted to this artistic division, with more than 1000 photos from 130 fair contestants. While examining the collection of fine [...]
Overgaard man charged with attempted homicide
According to the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call came in at approximately 8pm on Thursday, September 2, from a man who claimed to have accidentally shot his friend. The incident reportedly had taken place while 42-year-old Leonard Sniff of Overgaard and 46-year-old Wesley Wilcox of Payson were hunting. Mr. Sniff had reportedly called [...]
