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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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Village will survey residents and business owners

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Glynwood contracts with growers to supply pantries

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Cold Spring Releases Police Review Draft

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What will tell you spring has finally arrived?

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The Highlands’ Martian Connection

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Haldane grad will analyze samples from surface 

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Nine Philipstown residents who flirted with the Grim Reaper

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Are you handy around the house, or pretty inept?

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Cold Spring resident is founder of Citizenship Now!

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Police survey; fire company makes big purchase

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How would you describe your talents on the dance floor?

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Wells could offer big cost savings for village

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What have you made with your own hands that you are proud of?

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Philipstown lodge strives to make good men into better men

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Cold Spring Will Ask Residents About Police for Review

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Village Board debates who should get survey

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The Long and Winding Code

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