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

October 17, 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.

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | August 3, 2019

What comedian, past or present, would you want to entertain at your party?

Philipstown News

Nelsonville Gobblesmacked by Pet

By Michael Turton | August 2, 2019

Turkey a favorite with neighbors, passersby

Philipstown News

Are Food Trucks Unfair Competition?

By Michael Turton | August 2, 2019

Cold Spring allows a test run at Mayor’s Park

Arts & Leisure

The Hudson Valley Sound

By Michael Turton | July 28, 2019

Soul Mouth pushes bands that play their own music

Philipstown News

Catching Up with the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton | July 27, 2019

Discussions of food trucks, code update

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | July 27, 2019

What TV program has your undivided attention?

Philipstown News

Turton Takes the Trolley

By Michael Turton | July 21, 2019

A few thoughts on how to improve the ride

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | July 20, 2019

What do you remember about Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon?

Philipstown News

Conflict with NYC Over Water Continues

By Michael Turton | July 19, 2019

Cold Spring hoping to connect to city system

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | July 13, 2019

Why do you have tattoos?

Philipstown News

Trolley Struggles to Get on Track

By Michael Turton | July 12, 2019

Ridership has steadily declined over the years

Around Town

5 Questions: Tyler Dicembrino

By Michael Turton | July 12, 2019

Organized Civil War monument to be dedicated Sunday

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | July 6, 2019

How would you fare without social media for a week?

Around Town

Animal House

By Michael Turton | July 1, 2019

Philipstown taxidermist creates hunter trophies

Arts & Leisure

The Best Pie in Cold Spring

By Michael Turton | June 30, 2019

Independence festival to provide bragging rights

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