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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 updates Cold Spring board on proposal

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The latest in our series of historic photos

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President of the Putnam County Economic Development Corp.

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On the Spot

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If you could travel back in time, where would you go?

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Garrison’s Landing Water Mystery Solved

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Crews find corroded joint at home’s service-line connection

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Beacon Car Show (Photos)

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Classic vehicles line Main Street

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On the Spot

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Do you believe in ghosts?

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Helicopter Rescue at Breakneck

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Hiker flown to Westchester Medical Center

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Cold Spring: Beautifying Main Street

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Whose job and at whose cost?

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Haldane Adds 11 to Athletic Hall of Fame

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1963 baseball team among those inducted

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Then & Now: Nelsonville Fish & Fur

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The latest in our series of historic photos …

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What’s the next big thing on your calendar?

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Force of Nature (Photos)

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More than 100 bicyclists roll on Bikes Day

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On the Spot

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What’s your take on fall, as a season?

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Silver Spoon May Become Hotel

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If approved, seven rooms would replace restaurant

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Then & Now: Our Lady of Loretto

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The latest in our series of historic photos

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What’s in That Backpack?

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Doctors say too much weight can injure students

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What was the most frightening weather event you have experienced?

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5 Questions: Mark Forlow

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Historian leads tours at West Point Foundry

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A Water Mystery in Garrison

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Leak costing small district 3,000 gallons a day

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Then & Now: Diamond Farm Rotisserie

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The latest in our series of historic photos …

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On the Spot

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Where do you go when you want peace and quiet?

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Cold Spring Says ‘No’ to Green Mountain Energy

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Trustee questions ties to big energy

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Then & Now: 1 East Main

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The latest in our series of historic photos

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