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

January 28, 2020

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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.

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | January 25, 2020

What will help you make it through the 55 winter days left?

Homepage Top Story

Whistling Willie’s Closes Its Doors

By Michael Turton | January 24, 2020

Lease holder: ‘Uber and Beacon killed us’

Philipstown News

Clothing Store, Cafe Coming to Cold Spring

By Michael Turton | January 24, 2020

New retailer to occupy space vacated by Tightrope

Philipstown News

El Coyote to Open Soon?

By Michael Turton | January 24, 2020

Garrison restaurant said to be three weeks out

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | January 18, 2020

Is good radio dead?

Homepage Top Story

She Packed a Punch

By Michael Turton | January 17, 2020

Cold Spring resident was top female boxer

Homepage Featured

Murky Waters in Cold Spring

By Michael Turton | January 17, 2020

Also: Dockside festival still unresolved

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | January 11, 2020

What winter sport have you not tried, but want to?

Philipstown News

Electric Cars in Cold Spring Could Get a Jolt

By Michael Turton | January 10, 2020

Climate Fair also in the works

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | January 4, 2020

Would you rather live in the 2020s or the Roaring Twenties?

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | December 31, 2019

What are you hoping for in 2020?

Homepage Top Story

The Mail Got Through — Always

By Michael Turton | December 27, 2019

Rural carrier retires after 41 years on the route

5 Questions

5 Questions: Glenn Watson

By Michael Turton | December 27, 2019

Philipstown-based surveyor for nearly 50 years

Around Town

A Warm Welcome to the New Year

By Michael Turton | December 27, 2019

Disabled widow given new heating system

Philipstown News

State Park Wants Cold Spring’s Water

By Michael Turton | December 21, 2019

Also: village spending lower than expected

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