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Elizabeth Bengel

Bengel is a freelance writer based in Cold Spring.

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Posted inAround Town

Flea Market Opens on Route 9 in Fishkill

by Elizabeth Bengel December 31, 2013March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

One-stop shopping at Dutchess Marketplace

Posted inPhilipstown News

Future of Post Office Remains Uncertain

by Elizabeth Bengel August 18, 2013March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Exploring possibility of temporary customer service trailer

Posted inAround Town

A Twist of Fate Salon Opens on Main Street

by Elizabeth Bengel August 12, 2013March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Verado brings artistic flair to hair care

Posted inAround Town

Moms Demand Action Holds Potluck Barbecue

by Elizabeth Bengel August 4, 2013March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Chapters holding lemonade stands to promote gun law reform

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Fire Co. Holds Annual Junior Firefighter Academy

by Elizabeth Bengel July 23, 2013March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Weeklong program teaches fire prevention, safety

Posted inPhilipstown News

Merante Steps Down as Nelsonville Trustee

by Elizabeth Bengel June 23, 2013March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Healy Road to face repairs

Posted inPhilipstown News

Class of 2013 Graduates Haldane

by Elizabeth Bengel June 21, 2013March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Students ‘rap’ up their high school careers

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Gulf Gets Makeover

by Elizabeth Bengel June 15, 2013March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Now open: gas station, convenience store, garage

Posted inPhilipstown News

Road Maintenance Major Theme at Nelsonville Board Meeting

by Elizabeth Bengel May 24, 2013March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Billy’s Way residents hope to make road public

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