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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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Reflecting Upon 2012?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 2, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Is it even possible to reflect upon things that have not yet occurred?

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Nelsonville's iGuitar Workshop Melds Technology and Music

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High-end electric guitars produce an orchestra of sound

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Toys for Tots Enjoys Another Good Year

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 28, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Thanks to everyone who helped out!

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Dave Merandy Announces Resignation

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 27, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane board weighs options to fill vacant seat

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Community Honors 2011 State Volleyball Champions

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 27, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Tributes pour in for Haldane’s Lady Blue Devils

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Philipstown Welcomes Winter Solstice

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 21, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The days now slowly start to stretch out

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The Mystic Tree of ‘89

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 19, 2011December 23, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Christmas is a series of all too brief moments ‑ wonderful snapshots

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Looking for Last-Minute Christmas Gifts?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 19, 2011July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring store owners hope for a week of ‘shopping local’

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Helping Those in Need – Especially During the Holidays

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 13, 2011July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Give generously. There are people who need your help.

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There IS a Doctor in the House

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Making contact sports safer at Haldane

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Continental Village Residents Continue Search for Tax Relief

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 7, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown board hosts second informational meeting

Flying A pumps
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Mystery of Cold Spring’s Disappearing Gas Pumps Solved

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Long Island man just had to have them

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Shining a Light on the Haldane PTA

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 22, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The PTA has been around forever, but just what does it do?

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Haldane School Board, Teachers Union, Agree on New Contract

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 18, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

New teacher Agreement calls for 1-1-1.5 percent over three years

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Campaign 2011: Election signs

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 15, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Did they make a difference? Do they ever make a difference?

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Unattributed Attack Ad in PCNR Raises Concerns

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 6, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fire companies disavow it

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Author to Speak on the Upside of ‘Being Wrong’

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Why we find it so gratifying to be right and so maddening to be mistaken

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Erickson and DeMarco Host Main Street Pre-election Roundtable

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 18, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Emergency services a major concern

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Philipstown Campaign 2011: Candidate Profiles

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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

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 15, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

How local volunteer firefighters saved two families

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Will Simone Earns Rank of Eagle Scout

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 13, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

His project helped improve Graymoor’s 9/11 memorial

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Osborn Castle: Iconic Landmark at the Center of a Far-reaching Debate

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 9, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown considers draft historic preservation overlay

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No Rain Delay This Time: Fireworks Light up Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 4, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Residents finally got to cash in their rain checks

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Haldane Football: Hopes for a Return to Good Fortune

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 2, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

31 returnees could spell a much-improved season

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Some of Irene's Local Back Story

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 30, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Despite reduced severity, storm’s impact is serious

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