What’s one of your hopes for 2024?

Alex Laird
To move somewhere new and really start my life. ~Alex Laird, Beacon

Debbie Darman
That people consider what they have, appreciate it and help each other. ~Debbie Darman, Philipstown

Tongji Philipqian
That everyone tries to listen to each other. ~Tongji Philipqian, Beacon

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.