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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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Mayor: ‘A fair degree of chaos’ in Cold Spring

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Venom on Ice

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Professional hockey debuts in Newburgh

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On The Spot

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What is the best scary movie to watch at Halloween?

Cast members from The Full Monty feel the breeze of a passing train. From left: Jake McGuire, David Filipiak, Dante Nastasi, Randy Donaldson, Alex McCulley and Todd Smith Photo by Eric Aguayo
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The Full Monty Will Bare All

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Laughs, human drama and, yes, male nudity

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Classic Wheels: 1957 Chevy 210

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A car that’s practically a family member

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Cold Spring Board Begins STR Review

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Significant changes proposed for short-term rentals

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On The Spot

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What’s your favorite pasta dish?

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Big Dig

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Philipstown farm hosts sweet-potato harvest

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Elected officials discussed Fjord Trail with Riverkeeper

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On The Spot

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Where do you go when you need peace and quiet?

A gravel path leads to a town dog park behind a pond at Glassbury Court. Photo by M. Turton
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Dog Owners Have a Complaint

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Residents lobby officials for accessible parks

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On The Spot

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What emotion does October evoke in you?

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Suddenly More Appealing: Skilled Trades

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Plenty of jobs, decent wages and less fear of AI

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On The Spot

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What TV series has grabbed your attention?

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Cold Spring Continues Fjord Trail Debate

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Mayor cites ‘troubling departures’ from talks

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5 Questions: Steve Badgley

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Beacon-trained boxer to be inducted into Hall of Fame

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Classic Wheels: 1967 Chevy Camaro RS

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‘As old as it is, it keeps up with everybody on the highway’

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On The Spot

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Do you prefer the spring or fall equinox?

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On The Spot

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What book that you read years ago is still a favorite?

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5 Questions: Eric Tipler

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Cold Spring resident is expert on college admission essays

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On The Spot

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As a kid, did you like going back to school?

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Cold Spring Approves Occupancy Tax

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Intermunicipal cooperation on the upswing

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On The Spot

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What’s left on your 2024 warm-weather bucket list?

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Adding Protection

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Parent would like Haldane football to have caps

Parge Sgro turned 100 on Aug. 18. Photo by M. Turton
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Another Local Veteran Hits 100

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Parge Sgro has served country and community

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