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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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Reporter’s Notebook: Would You Survive a Mass Shooting?

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County offers training for the unthinkable

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5 Questions: Eleanor Owen Seeland

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Former resident of Bannerman’s Island will lead tours

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On the Spot

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What’s the scariest movie you’ve seen?

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On the Spot

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

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Nelsonville Gobblesmacked by Pet

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Turkey a favorite with neighbors, passersby

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Are Food Trucks Unfair Competition?

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Cold Spring allows a test run at Mayor’s Park

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The Hudson Valley Sound

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Soul Mouth pushes bands that play their own music

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Catching Up with the Cold Spring Village Board

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Discussions of food trucks, code update

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On the Spot

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What TV program has your undivided attention?

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Reporter’s Notebook: Turton Takes the Trolley

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A few thoughts on how to improve the ride

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On the Spot

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

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Conflict with NYC Over Water Continues

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Cold Spring hoping to connect to city system

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On the Spot

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Why do you have tattoos?

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Trolley Struggles to Get on Track

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Ridership has steadily declined over the years

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5 Questions: Tyler Dicembrino

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Organized Civil War monument to be dedicated Sunday

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On the Spot

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How would you fare without social media for a week?

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Animal House

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Philipstown taxidermist creates hunter trophies

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The Best Pie in Cold Spring

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Independence festival to provide bragging rights

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5 Questions: Michelle McGuire

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Owner of Michelle’s Roadside Kitchen on Route 9

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Philipstown Delays Cell-Tower Settlement

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Board considering smaller structure as compromise

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Cold Spring Joins Danskammer Opposition

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Need for power, fracked gas, location criticized

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On the Spot

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What’s the lowdown on your favorite hotdog?

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Call in the Family

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Josh Caray, the Renegades’ radio man, follows long family tradition

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The Persistent Preservationist

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New marker recalls historic Philipstown church

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5 Questions: Michele Lent

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