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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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These Kids Mean Business

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First children’s business fair attracts 15 vendors

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On The Spot

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How far from home do you venture each week?

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5 Questions: Raymond Chen

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Sushi chef at Foodtown in Cold Spring

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Classic Wheels: 1959 Corvette

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Love at first sight

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On The Spot

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What are three must-haves for your picnic basket?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Village deals with storm damage

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Songs by Soldiers

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Writers join with veterans to make music

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On The Spot

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What job would you be really bad at?

U.S. Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Patricia Pullar, senior enlisted leader for the 105th Airlift Wing's Operations Group, poses with Bataan Memorial Death March medal at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York, March 22, 2024. Pullar completed her fourth Bataan Memorial Death March Saturday, March 16, 2024, at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. (U.S. Air National Guard photo illustration by Senior Airman Rebekah Wilson) (This photo was edited to emphasize the subject)
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5 Questions: Patricia Pullar

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Chief master sergeant at Stewart Air National Guard Base

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Floods, short-term rentals and a new electric truck

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A Business Fair with a Twist

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This one is for kids and teens

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5 Questions: Rick Zolzer

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Renegades announcer moves on after 28 years with team

As the final resting place for many notable residents, the Cold Spring Cemetery is a walking history lesson. Photo by L. Sparks
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Reporter’s Notebook: In Praise of Cemeteries

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They’re not just about death and loss

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On The Spot

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What’s the best way to cook corn on the cob?

A Cold Spring Fire Co. volunteer fights the floodwaters on July 9, 2023. (File photo)
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Stormwater Challenges

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A year after record rainfall, Cold Spring still recovering

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On The Spot

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Ever had a cooking disaster?

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Haldane Turf Update

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Field and track replaced at high school

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On the Spot

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Have you ever gone swimming in a pond?

Mike Wilson is the general manager of Foodtown in Cold Spring.
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The Folks Behind Foodtown

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Cold Spring supermarket now ‘employee-owned’

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On The Spot

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Besides A/C, how do you cope with this heat?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from July 10 meeting

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Constitution Island to Reopen

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First tours in 12 years set for August

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Classic Wheels: 1951 Chevrolet

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