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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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In your lifetime, what two news reports have shocked you most?

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Cold Spring Resident Says He Foiled Robbery

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Tells police thieves fled at sight of his gun

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Dam! Beavers pose a problem

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Peepers Rule the Night

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Vocal trios confirm spring is here

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All the Right Moves

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More young players discovering chess

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Live from Cold Spring, 1832

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Even then, Indian Brook Falls was the place to be

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What’s your favorite board game?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Budget hearing set for April 9; village sells small plots

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What’s the best thing about spring?

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Summer Camp Guide 2019

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Stony Kill and others welcome summer explorers

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The Soul of Main Street

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After 40 years, BJ’s still has the pig, the cow and the fish

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Trustees discuss merit raises, park permissions

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5 Questions: Alvin Bell

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Beacon barber for more than 30 years

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What song would you want played at your funeral?

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Police Car Pricing

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The cost of outfitting a new Cold Spring vehicle

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Home Base

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Renegades recruiting families to host players

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Favorite movie? Least-favorite movie?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Budget talks continue; mayor and trustees to get raises

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Hate Crime Suspect Appears in Court

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Teenager faces charges after Nelsonville incident

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What’s the fastest you have ever driven?

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5 Questions: Joanne Giordano

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New owner of 1939 Dodge truck for Vera’s display

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What has been your most exciting outdoor recreation experience?

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Merandy Says He Will Run Again (Updated)

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Hustis says he will challenge two-term incumbent

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