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April 2020

Posted inObituaries

Phil Mattracion (1918-2020)

by Staff April 18, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Earned bronze star for bravery at Iwo Jima

Posted inArts & Leisure

Song of the Moment

by Staff April 18, 2020April 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

“Welcome to the World Now,” says Stephen Clair

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Firm is Busy

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 18, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Rise in videoconferencing fuels surge

Posted inOn the Spot

On the Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 18, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

If you could travel into space, where would you go?

Books bestsellers
Posted inArts & Leisure

Local Bestsellers

by Staff April 18, 2020April 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Top adult and children’s books at Binnacle and Split Rock

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Posted inObituaries

Bob Outer (1940-2020)

by Staff April 17, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The voice of Army football for 36 years

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff April 17, 2020May 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Jennifer Fetzer, Mary Fierro, Jerry Pacilli. Ellen Rogers, Jim Schumm, Ilmars Upitis

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Philipstown Obituaries

by Staff April 17, 2020May 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Susan Crofoot, Kerri Ann Kennedy-Tompkins

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Posted inAround Town

Aid Stalls as Businesses Struggle

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 17, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Confusion reigns for owners seeking payroll funds

Posted inAround Town

Mask Marvels

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 17, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers create 4,000 face covers for medical workers

Posted inAround Town

Food for the Troops

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair April 17, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Lynn and Jack Miller prepare meals for medical workers

Tom Cerchiara
Posted inArts & Leisure

Beacon Ink

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 17, 2020June 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Tattoos with a local flavor

Posted inAround Town

Around Town

by Staff April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Mazel tov!, medical outpost, group hug, food deliveries

Shianne Twoguns
Posted inSports

The Seniors: Haldane Softball

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

‘I miss being out on the field every day’

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Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Democrats Protest Lack of Meetings

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 17, 2020May 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Chair says county executive has legal authority to act

Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Budget approved, new market proposed, boat club closes

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

No Tax Hike Foreseen in Nelsonville

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Residents asked to comment on draft budget by April 22

Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 17, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from April 18 to 26

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Farmers Market to Open Outside

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 17, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Will operate through pickup and delivery

Bear Mountain Bridge
Posted inAround Town

Bridge Authority Won’t Merge

by Staff April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Lawmakers say they blocked proposal

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Letter: Earth Day Prep

by Contributor April 16, 2020September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A productive way to spend time outdoors

Posted inBeacon News

State Police Still Investigating 1971 Killing

by Staff April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Service station attendant killed in Wappinger

Posted inObituaries

John Driscoll (1949-2020)

by Staff April 14, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident owned New York City gallery

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Braces for Losses

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco April 14, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Virus will cut into tax revenue

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Odell Responds

by Contributor April 14, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

County executive answers criticism from Philipstown supervisor

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