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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.

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Drive-In Theater Lives On

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

Part of cinematic history and still a unique experience

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Haldane Meeting Features Tennis Court Debate

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 21, 2011July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Study of sports fields to be complete in October

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No. Highlands is its Own Fire District

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 20, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Company looks to young people to fill its ranks

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Surprise Lake Camp: Rich History, Big Presence

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 14, 2011July 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Values mixed with fun

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cool Adventure at Indian Brook Waterfall

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 12, 2011October 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

“Surf and Turf Adventures’ paid a visit to Philipstown

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Cold Spring’s Time Keeper

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 11, 2011January 27, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

St. Philip’s tower clock gets a tune up

Posted inAround Town

Hudson River's Twin?

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

An uncanny resemblance thousands of miles to the east

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The Bear Mountain Car Cruise

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 27, 2011May 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

There may be a surprise in store for you

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Cold Spring Fire Company: Pride in its History

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 24, 2011March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Recruiting volunteers is a constant challenge

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Full Moon Lights Up Philipstown

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 23, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The view from Garden Street

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Chapel Restoration First to Invite Local Same-Sex Weddings

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

Gay couples will be able to officially tie the knot beginning July 24.

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Young Republicans Open Cold Spring Office

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

Challenging Democrats ‘right in their holy land’

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Hollywood on Main Street

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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

Posted inPhilipstown News

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?

Posted inPhilipstown News

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

Posted inPhilipstown News

State Park Rep Comments on Dockside Plans

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

No support voiced for full scale restaurant

Posted inPhilipstown News

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

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 30, 2011September 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Unique home part of his legacy

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