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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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State investigating incidents in Garrison

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At the Pow Wow (Photos)

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Remembering Daniel Nimham at annual event

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What is the dirtiest job you’ve ever had?

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Playing Crosswalk Roulette

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Do drivers and pedestrians need a wake-up call?

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What’s left on your summer bucket list?

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Renegades Celebrate 25 Years

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Three championships, more than 50 big leaguers

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Man Charged with Cruelty to Animals

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Allegedly left dogs in hot car

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Then & Now: Main Street, Beacon

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The latest in our series of historic photos

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Have you had a brush with fame?

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Teen Center Still Looking for Home

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Haldane could be interim solution

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Freak Storm Batters Glynwood

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Winds topple several hardwoods

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Geese vs. Coyotes

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Cutouts keep birds at bay

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Do you have a special tree?

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Scenic Hudson Buys 1,178 Acres at Lake Valhalla

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Pays $12 million to preserve habitat in Philipstown

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Cold Spring Declines to Support Vape Shop Ban

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Trustees say they see no reason to prohibit sales

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5 Questions: Jonathan Kruk

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New Life for Philipstown Business?

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County studies how to boost commercial corridors

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If you could have lunch with any three people, from the past or present day, who would you choose?

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What’s your summer comfort food?

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Goose Problem Continues at Mayor’s Park

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Also, parking enforcement to tighten in commuter pickup

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Little Stony Point Gets a Facelift

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New parking, office, visitor and volunteer centers

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Cocktail Culture

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Book mixes lost recipes, postcards, bars and characters

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5 Questions: Dan Dillon

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Softball player through six decades

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What was your most memorable early job?

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