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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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Hollywood on Main Street

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 12, 2011July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Filming on Main St. in Cold Spring

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Local Man Lives Grocery Shopper's Dream

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 11, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

How would YOU spend ten minutes of free shopping?

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Curto Elected New Haldane Board of Education President

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 11, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Thorpe to serve as vice president

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Day Trip: Fahnestock State Park

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 10, 2011September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown’s 14,000-acre playground

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Hudson River Becomes a Classroom

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 1, 2011September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane students set sail on the Mystic Whaler

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Hockey coming to Haldane?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 30, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Merandy to step down as school board president

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Decisions! Decisions! Decisions!

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 26, 2011July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Three distinct visions for village truck yard

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Village Board Meeting: All Business

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

Eclectic agenda features water mains, composters, docking fees and fireworks

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The Doors of Philipstown

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 17, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

How many can you identify?

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Haldane Says Goodbye to Some, Congratulations to Others

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 13, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane BOE celebrates comings and goings

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State Park Rep Comments on Dockside Plans

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No support voiced for full scale restaurant

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Cold Spring Fire Company Pulls Off Dramatic Rescue

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

Climber stranded in life-threatening position for hours

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80 Years Later, Author Paul Corey’s Influence Still Felt in Philipstown

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Unique home part of his legacy

Posted inAround Town

Farmers' Market is Back Outdoors

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 23, 2011July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Fresh, local foods please consumers, help farmers

Posted inPhilipstown News

Stars Shine Bright at Haldane

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 21, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The arts take center stage

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Opinions Still Vary on Future of Dockside, Marathon and Truck Yard

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 17, 2011September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Conceptual plans draw large crowd

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Coyotes in Philipstown: is fear misguided or well-founded?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 10, 2011July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Local population appears to be on the rise

Posted inSports

Haldane Athletes, Coaches Get Some Help

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

Visiting trainer helps prevent and treat sports injuries

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Cold Spring is Setting for a Hudson River-Based Novel

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 8, 2011September 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Shad Haul harkens back to different era

Posted inAround Town

TV and The Movies Come to Cold Spring

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

Filming on Main Street

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Haldane Budget Vote: Less than two weeks to go

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 5, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

New principal, campus repairs and a starry night also discussed

Posted inAround Town

Sixth Grade Haldane Student Makes an Impression

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 1, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

I feel I can make a difference

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dockside, Truck Yard and Marathon Plans Taking Shape

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 25, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Vacancies, post office and Foodtown Plaza also discussed

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Heavenly Music

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 19, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Jazz Vespers blend music with spirituality

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Thank You Lord Stanley

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

No sport can match hockey’s playoffs

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