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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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Happy 242nd Birthday America!

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from June 26 meeting

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On the Spot

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Which is more difficult: a hot, humid day, or a bitter cold one?

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Racing Pigeon Rescue

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Chester is player in an intriguing — and surprising — sport

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Searching for a Kind Heart, with a Spare Kidney

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Thousands of people on waiting lists

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On the Spot

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What’s the one thing you really want to do this summer?

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Finally: Cold Spring Has New Post Office (Updated)

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Sorting remains in Garrison, upsetting neighbors

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from the June 5 and 12 meetings

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Sweet Spot (Photos)

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Sloop club holds annual Strawberry Fest

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5 Questions: Tom Herring

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Haldane crossing guard

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5 Questions: Tina Tobin

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Firefighter with North Highlands Engine Co.

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The Climate for Lyme

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Reporter traces connection between ticks and warming

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from May meetings

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Remembering Warren

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Haldane grad, 22, was one of 16 Philipstown residents who died in World War II

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5 Questions: Wendy Creighton

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Editor of weekly, small-town newspaper

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Stormwater Blues

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Climate change will bring heavy rain, but where will it go?

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Will Climate Change Kill Dirt Roads?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 11, 2018December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

With more frequent storms, Philipstown may not have a choice

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2018 Golf Guide: A Course Steeped in History

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West Point links challenge veterans and public

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from past two meetings

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Stonecrop Opens for Season (Photos)

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Gardens are mecca for botanists and plant lovers

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Obstacle Course

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Watch out for the potholes

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Reckless at Breakneck

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Larry, Moe and Curly practice three-point turns

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Creosote Buildup Caused North Highlands Fire

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Fire chief urges annual maintenance

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Police Chief: Opioid Crisis a Health Issue

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Former resident advocates treatment, not jail

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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