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

December 14, 2019

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Michael Turton

Michael Turton

Turton, who has been a reporter for The Current since its founding in 2010, moved to Philipstown from his native Ontario in 1998.

Philipstown News

Reorganizing a Village

By Michael Turton | 6 hours ago

Cold Spring makes annual appointments

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | 11 hours ago

Do you collect anything?

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | December 7, 2019

What was one of your parents’ favorite sayings?

Philipstown News

Has the Trolley Turned a Corner?

By Michael Turton | December 6, 2019

Reports: Increased ridership, interest

Philipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton | December 6, 2019

Highlights from Nov. 19 and 26 meetings

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | November 30, 2019

The big movies are coming out now; what’s your favorite genre?

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | November 26, 2019

At Thanksgiving dinner, is the conversation always friendly?

5 Questions

5 Questions: Patricia Schultz

By Michael Turton | November 22, 2019

Beacon native author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die

Arts & Leisure

A Parade to Remember

By Michael Turton | November 22, 2019

Performances took place on — and above — Main Street

Sports

Major Trouble for Minor League?

By Michael Turton | November 22, 2019

Proposal would put Renegades at risk

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | November 16, 2019

During a cold snap, what’s your favorite hot food or drink?

5 Questions: Vincent O’Reilly

By Michael Turton | November 15, 2019

Author of books on Byzantine Empire will speak Nov. 17

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Creates Parking Lottery

By Michael Turton | November 15, 2019

Also, must hire traffic attorney

Philipstown News

Brothers in Arms

By Michael Turton | November 10, 2019

How war brought together two Putnam soldiers from vastly different worlds

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | November 9, 2019

How do you feel about having to turn the clocks back?

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