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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
Haldane School Board, Teachers Union, Agree on New Contract
New teacher Agreement calls for 1-1-1.5 percent over three years
Posted inPhilipstown News
Campaign 2011: Election signs
Did they make a difference? Do they ever make a difference?
Posted inArts & Leisure
Author to Speak on the Upside of ‘Being Wrong’
Why we find it so gratifying to be right and so maddening to be mistaken
Posted inPhilipstown News
Erickson and DeMarco Host Main Street Pre-election Roundtable
Emergency services a major concern
Posted inPhilipstown News
Philipstown Campaign 2011: Candidate Profiles
Nancy Montgomery: An incumbent Democrat seeking re-election to the Town board after serving one four-year term in office
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An Account of Two Rescues
How local volunteer firefighters saved two families
Posted inAround Town
Will Simone Earns Rank of Eagle Scout
His project helped improve Graymoor’s 9/11 memorial
Posted inPhilipstown News
Osborn Castle: Iconic Landmark at the Center of a Far-reaching Debate
Philipstown considers draft historic preservation overlay
Posted inArts & Leisure
No Rain Delay This Time: Fireworks Light up Cold Spring
Residents finally got to cash in their rain checks
Posted inSports
Haldane Football: Hopes for a Return to Good Fortune
31 returnees could spell a much-improved season
Posted inAround Town
Some of Irene's Local Back Story
Despite reduced severity, storm’s impact is serious
Posted inArts & Leisure
The Drive-In Theater Lives On
Part of cinematic history and still a unique experience
Posted inSports
Haldane Meeting Features Tennis Court Debate
Study of sports fields to be complete in October
Posted inPhilipstown News
No. Highlands is its Own Fire District
Company looks to young people to fill its ranks
Posted inPhilipstown News
Cool Adventure at Indian Brook Waterfall
“Surf and Turf Adventures’ paid a visit to Philipstown
Posted inAround Town
Cold Spring Fire Company: Pride in its History
Recruiting volunteers is a constant challenge
Posted inAround Town
Chapel Restoration First to Invite Local Same-Sex Weddings
Gay couples will be able to officially tie the knot beginning July 24.
Posted inAround Town
Young Republicans Open Cold Spring Office
Challenging Democrats ‘right in their holy land’
