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July 15, 2020

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Michael Turton

Michael Turton

Senior Correspondent

Turton, who has been a reporter for The Current since its founding in 2010, moved to Philipstown from his native Ontario in 1998. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Cold Spring government, features

Around Town
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Then & Now: Allen’s Garage

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | July 14, 2020

The latest in our series of historic photos …

Around Town
On The Spot 7.10.20

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | July 14, 2020

What exotic destination would you love to explore?  

Philipstown News
John Barber

Lumbering Along

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | July 13, 2020

Sawmill and wood shop opens in Philipstown

Philipstown News
Neal's Finger Today

Snake Bitten!

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | July 11, 2020

A painful encounter

5 Questions
Steve Etta

5 Questions: Steve Etta

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | July 11, 2020

50-year member of Cold Spring Fire Co.

Around Town
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On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | July 7, 2020

If you’re in a funk, what music snaps you out of it?

Philipstown News
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Village Board Accepts Resignation

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | July 3, 2020

Officer was involved in 2012 shooting death in New York City

Arts & Leisure

The Circus Stays in Town

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | July 3, 2020

Slambovians Tink Lloyd and Joziah Longo talk music and pandemic

Ed Holowinko, Leesa Thompson and Dr. Anthony Watkins
Around Town

Donor Train

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | July 3, 2020

Kidney recipient part of a five-state swap

Around Town
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On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | June 30, 2020

What summer tradition will you continue despite COVID-19? 

Arts & Leisure
Seth Colegrove

5 Questions: Seth Colegrove

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | June 27, 2020

Newburgh man is the creator of EmpireExplorer.com

Around Town
on the spot

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | June 22, 2020

Have you ever been on a raft?

Around Town

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | June 16, 2020

What was the best thing about the place where you grew up?

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cold spring police car

Cold Spring Officer Resigns

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | June 12, 2020

Residents raised concerns about 2012 shooting

Around Town
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On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | June 9, 2020

What’s the biggest fish you’ve ever caught?

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