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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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Outdoor Movies Fast Becoming a Tradition

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 13, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Films at Dockside attract out-of-town visitors

Posted inPhilipstown News

Tour Bus Busted

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 13, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Parking ticket irks business owner

Posted inSports

A Night at the Ballpark with the Renegades

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 12, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Pro baseball just up the road

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison’s Landing Parking: Improvements and Problems

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 7, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Train-parking upgrades underway soon

Posted inPhilipstown News

Citizens of Philipstown: Perceptions, Projects and Participation

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 31, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Members are passionate about local politics

Posted inPhilipstown News

The Paper Interviews: Michael Junjulas

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 31, 2012May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A wide-ranging conversation with the newly elected Haldane School Board president

Posted inSports

Little League Ponders All-Star Selection Process

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 23, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Organizers had eliminated team for 12-year-olds

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Paper Interviews: Artist Larry Lyons

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 22, 2012March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Has new show at the Beacon Theatre

Posted inPhilipstown News

Junjulas Elected Haldane School Board President

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 22, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fundraising for improvements OK’d

Posted inArts & Leisure

Barber Chair Preserves Community Memories

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 21, 2012September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Residents recall haircuts, scents and tales

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Of Heroes and Icons

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 30, 2012February 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

George Stevenson art exhibit opens July 3

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Curto Honored for Service to Haldane and Community

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 23, 2012September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Term as president ends this month

Posted inPhilipstown News

Four Residents Remember Graduation

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 17, 2012January 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Some things change and others don’t

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Trustees Debate Sale of James Pond

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 8, 2012September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Refinancing earns million dollar savings in bond interest

Posted inArts & Leisure

Learning Art of Survival in Garrison

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 4, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Special school teaches fundamental outdoor skills

Posted inAround Town

Bridge Snafu To End This Month

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 1, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Normal traffic flow expected in a few weeks

Posted inSports

A Season to Remember

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 1, 2012March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Baseball Blue Devils making history

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Budget Wins Landslide Approval

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 16, 2012September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Extremely close vote

Posted inPhilipstown News

School Board Candidates Offer Views at PTA Forum

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 12, 2012September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Voters will choose three trustees on May 15

Posted inAround Town

Junk Drawer Confidential: The Sequel

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 12, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Author fulfills pledge

Posted inPhilipstown News

Junk Drawer Confidential

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 4, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Entire redecorating plan hinges on kitchen drawer cleanout

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Budget Hearing Draws Little Interest

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 3, 2012September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cyber security issue raised

Posted inArts & Leisure

Digitizing Local History: Old Photos Get a New Life

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 30, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam History Museum Photo Project

Posted inPhilipstown News

Interview: Kenny Elmes

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 26, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Popular garage owner talks about his life

Posted inPhilipstown News

Public Hearing Held on Entergy Ops Center

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 24, 2012July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Environmental concerns raised; tax benefits praised

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