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Michael TurtonReporter

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.

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Classic Wheels: 1965 Corvair Monza 110 Sport Coupe

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The poor man’s Porsche

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Reporter’s Notebook: The Garrison Hunter

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A quest to visit every town named Garrison

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5 Questions: Anthony Amato

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Beacon native is Navy submarine chief

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On The Spot

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What TV show should they bring back?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Mayor says tax sharing with county “is not coming”

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On The Spot

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What sport could we do without?

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St. Mary’s Again Faces Precipice

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For third time in 10 years, church says end is near

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Main Course on the Market

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After 27 years, owner will retire

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Sets public hearings for parking codes

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On The Spot

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What was your favorite fairy tale as a kid?

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Marijuana Shop Opens in Beacon

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‘Showcase’ allows customers to meet growers

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Request for Route 9D safety measures, police body cameras

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On the Spot

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Would I want you on my trivia team?

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Classic Wheels: 1951 Vincent Black Shadow

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The love of his life, at least among motorized vehicles

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On the Spot

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Are you into poetry?

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Cold Spring Faces a Budget Squeeze

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Seastreak contract, schedule finalized

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Something You Don’t Know About Me: Bob Bozic

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A life with punch

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On The Spot

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What do you think lies at the end of the universe?

Passengers disembark in 2021 from a Seastreak cruise docked at Cold Spring. (File photo by M. Turton)
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Seastreak Cruises Still Unresolved

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Damage at West Point leaves no place to dock

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On The Spot

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As a kid, did you like going back to school?

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5 Questions: Matt Sherman

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Cold Spring resident is coach of men’s rugby team at West Point

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Community Day 2023

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Cold Spring celebrates on Main Street

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On The Spot

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What do you think of Labor Day as a holiday?

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Hudson Hil’s to Close

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Popular cafe was mainstay in Cold Spring

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Reporter’s Notebook: Soaring Like a Vulture

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Come fly with Mike.

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