Water levels expected to rise 4 feet in Cold Spring by 2080
Michael Turton
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.
Posted inPhilipstown News
State Reps on School Funding
Galef and Gipson attend Haldane School Board meeting
Posted inArts & Leisure
Mining: A Journey Through Local History Underground
From a Thomas Edison invention to the solving of a 50-year mystery, local mines are rich with stories
Posted inAround Town
Whistling Willie’s Changes Hands
New owner got his start at Dockside at age 13
Posted inPhilipstown News
Haldane Reviews 2013-14 Spending Plan
Draft budget won’t be presented until March
Posted inAround Town
Yuletide Traditions: From Tourtières to Sushi, They Vary From Family to Family
Christmas past often contributes to Christmas present
Posted inPhilipstown News
Haldane Copes With Newtown Shootings
Draft budget spending increase will have to be trimmed
Posted inPhilipstown News
Haldane Trustees Discuss Budget, James Pond and Highland Valley Project
Haldane athletes earn honors on the field and in class
Posted inAround Town
Pub’s Army-Navy Party to Help Wounded Warriors
Many local businesses support the effort
Posted inArts & Leisure
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!
Many locals stick with tradition and buy a real tree
Posted inPhilipstown News
Haldane Trustees Begin Tough 2013-14 Budget Talks
Meetings with unions will be part of the process
Posted inArts & Leisure
Thanksgiving 2012: Beyond the Turkey and Stuffing
Local residents weigh in on what makes it a special holiday
Posted inPhilipstown News
Dave Merandy Is Fine, Not Stranded in the Philippines
Email hacked, followed by potentially costly scam
Posted inPhilipstown News
Haldane Fields Project Wins Voter Approval
Construction could begin as early as June 2013
Posted inPhilipstown News
Ceremony Honors Local Veterans
Twenty-nine Philipstown residents paid the ultimate price
Posted inPhilipstown News
Haldane Voters to Decide on PLAY Haldane Project
Residents approve project by 553-267 vote
Posted inArts & Leisure
Garrison Duo Establish Cutting-Edge Aquaponics Operation
Organic tilapia and greens find their way to markets
Posted inPhilipstown News
Garrison Volunteer Fire Company Elects New Officers
New chief and new president take office in November
Posted inPhilipstown News
Haldane Trustees Talk Money
Audit report, budget and capital improvements dominate meeting
Posted inPhilipstown News
Putnam Cycling Classic Takes Over Main Street
Close to 200 cyclists take on Putnam County’s hills
Posted inPhilipstown News
BOCES Capital Project Vote Fails
Three districts vote ‘no’ putting repairs in limbo
Posted inPhilipstown News
Philipstown Considering Outright Ban on Soil Mining
Mining overlay district would be removed first
Posted inPhilipstown News
Haldane Auditorium Project Moves Ahead
Completion depends on November Referendum
