Alexis Bechman Staff Writer

Recent stories

Fire destroys hilltop home
January 8, 2009
Police and fire officials are still investigating what sparked a two-alarm blaze that quickly engulfed a two-story home Wednesday afternoon on a scenic hilltop east of town.
SV mayor opposes ‘frivolous’ ceremony
January 7, 2009
With town budgets crashing all over the state, Star Valley’s mayor says it is frivolous and unnecessary to hold a separate swearing-in ceremony for new Gila County supervisors Tuesday.
Containers float down Rye Creek
January 6, 2009
Several Connex style shipping containers allegedly being used to control flood waters that floated down Rye Creek just before Christmas, have been removed from the creek.
Site’s popularity reverses closure decision
January 6, 2009
After more than 200 cars crammed alongside Highway 87, bringing sledding enthusiasts to tackle the hill at Cinch Hook last week, the U.S. Forest Service has reversed a decision to keep the popular site closed. It has opened the gates, allowing visitors to enjoy the popular hill and the recent snowfall.
Tab to drop SV water lawsuit: $16,000
January 6, 2009
Star Valley will spend $16,000 in attorney fees to dismiss condemnation proceedings against the Payson Water Company if the town council approves a resolution Tuesday night.
Colorz Salon moves to new location
January 6, 2009
After three years of business, Colorz Salon has moved to a new, larger location on Highway 260.
Gila County officially out of drought status
January 2, 2009
At the start of 2008, Payson and Gila County experienced abnormally dry conditions — a drought you might say — but with nearly 5 inches of rain and snow in the last month and rainfall totals above average for the year, we enter 2009 with no short-term drought in sight.
Car show moves to Green Valley Park
January 2, 2009
After months of negotiations, Beeline Cruise-In Auto Show organizers have found a new place to park all those import, classic, hot rod, low-ride, roadsters and award-winning cars.
Seven places to bring in the New Year
December 30, 2008
While Payson may not play host to the world’s greatest New Year’s party, taking place in Times Square, there are still plenty of places to raise a glass with friends and celebrate. Here are seven places to bring in 2009.
New job makes sense for Star Valley town manager
December 26, 2008
For someone who claims to hate change, Tim Grier has never been afraid to make one.

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