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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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Mayor: Village will likely do independent police review

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Putnam County tourism director

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Haldane grad stresses need for ‘lateral information’ 

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When’s the last time you ran out of gas?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Village prepares to review Police Department

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If you were to write a book, what would the subject be?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Large events canceled; hateful graffiti removed

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Then & Now: Allen’s Garage

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The latest in our series of historic photos …

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What exotic destination would you love to explore?  

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Sawmill and wood shop opens in Philipstown

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Snake Bitten!

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A painful encounter

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50-year member of Cold Spring Fire Co.

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

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Village Board Accepts Resignation

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Officer was involved in 2012 shooting death in New York City

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The Circus Stays in Town

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Slambovians Tink Lloyd and Joziah Longo talk music and pandemic

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Kidney recipient part of a five-state swap

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What summer tradition will you continue despite COVID-19? 

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Have you ever been on a raft?

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

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Cold Spring Officer Resigns

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Residents raised concerns about 2012 shooting

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

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