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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

October 06, 2022


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A former longtime national magazine editor, Rowe has worked at newspapers in Michigan, Idaho and South Dakota and has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from Northwestern University. Location: Philipstown. Languages: English. Area of Expertise: General.

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Looking Back in Beacon

By Chip Rowe, Editor | September 23, 2022

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

Around Town

Update: Jan. 6 Arrests

By Chip Rowe, Editor | September 16, 2022

Nine local men charged so far

Philipstown News
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Looking Back in Philipstown

By Chip Rowe, Editor | September 16, 2022

What happened this month 25, 50, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

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Around Town

Does the Man Owe You Money?

By Chip Rowe, Editor | September 9, 2022

$6.3 million in unclaimed funds due Highlands residents

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Philipstown News

HVSF Releases Theater Concept Drawings

By Chip Rowe, Editor | September 2, 2022

Festival drops plans for new Snake Hill entrance

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Around Town

Panel: West Point Needs Update

By Chip Rowe, Editor | September 2, 2022

Recommends removing Confederate officer names 

Around Town
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How They Voted

By Chip Rowe, Editor | August 26, 2022

Governor signs round of bills passed by state legislators

Philipstown News
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Former Sheriff’s Son Accused of Having Child Porn

By Chip Rowe, Editor | August 26, 2022

New sheriff changes policy day before naming him

Around Town
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Maloney, Lawler Win in 17; Ryan vs. Schmitt in 18

By Chip Rowe, Editor | August 23, 2022

November ballots set for Congress in Highlands

Beacon News
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Looking Back in Beacon

By Chip Rowe, Editor | August 19, 2022

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

Philipstown News
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Looking Back in Philipstown

By Chip Rowe, Editor | August 12, 2022

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

Philipstown News

Neighbors Prevail Over Cell Tower

By Chip Rowe, Editor | July 29, 2022

Judge says Carmel agreement was illegal

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Podcast: The Future Of Local Journalism

By Chip Rowe, Editor | July 29, 2022

A media columnist discusses the challenges facing community news

Beacon News
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Looking Back in Beacon

By Chip Rowe, Editor | July 22, 2022

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

Around Town
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How They Voted: Gun Controls

By Chip Rowe, Editor | July 15, 2022

A look at recently enacted gun-control laws

Philipstown News
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Looking Back in Philipstown

By Chip Rowe, Editor | July 15, 2022

What happened this month 25, 50, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

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Podcast: The History Of Stone Walls

By Chip Rowe, Editor | July 15, 2022

Author of Sermons in Stone: The Stone Walls of New England and New York

Special Reports
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Beacon’s Black Pioneers

By Chip Rowe, Editor | June 17, 2022

The first Black jury, high school graduate, war casualty and police officer

Beacon News
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Looking Back in Beacon

By Chip Rowe, Editor | June 17, 2022

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

5 Questions
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5 Questions: Chris Marrison

By Chip Rowe, Editor | June 17, 2022

Garrison resident owns seven Land Rovers

Around Town
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How They Voted (Updated)

By Chip Rowe, Editor | June 13, 2022

Governor signs round of bills passed by state legislators

Special Reports
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Always Present, Never Seen

By Chip Rowe, Editor | June 10, 2022

The third part of our Black history of the Highlands

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Election Commissioner Resigns

By Chip Rowe, Editor | June 10, 2022

Republican in Putnam will step down

Philipstown News
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Looking Back in Philipstown

By Chip Rowe, Editor | June 10, 2022

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

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Podcast: The Fugitive Slave Who Became a Beacon Homeowner

By Chip Rowe, Editor | June 10, 2022

A conversation with the author of Freedom’s Gardener

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