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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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Have you ever had a camping trip from hell?

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Parking fee changes approved

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Reporter’s Notebook: Beyond Parking

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Looking at parking from all sides

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Cold Spring Joins Food-Scrap Initiative

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Compost reduces greenhouse gases

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What’s the last thing you grilled?

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Classic Wheels: 1970 Dodge Challenger

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A rare slant six gets some love

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What tops your 2024 summer fun list?

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Cold Spring resident is a top-ranked pool player

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Merchants Say Meters Hurt Business

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Village has earned nearly $30,000 since April 5

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What’s your favorite way to eat bacon?

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‘I’ll miss how tight this community is’

Dot and Buster (left) pose for a family photo in March 1944 while Buster was home on leave before departing for Europe. His parents, Albert and Mary Johnson, are at right.
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‘Dear Mom and Dad’

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Beacon resident transcribes soldier’s wartime letters

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Costly Repairs Needed on Fair Street

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Severe storms in 2023 caused major damage

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What ferry have you enjoyed taking?

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What song irritates the hell out of you?

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Two Trustees Endorse Fjord Trail at Dockside

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June board meeting to focus on parking concerns

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Would you enjoy exploring the U.S. in an RV?

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Cold Spring Names New Officer-in-Charge

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Succeeds Larry Burke, who will remain on force

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Cold Spring Residents Talk Fjord Trail

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Support, opposition, questions and concerns

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Cold Spring Merchants: Change the Parking Rules

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Call for lower rates, longer maximums

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Classic Wheels: 1933 Plymouth Coupe Hot Rod

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An icon gets rebuilt and reborn

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Does your family hold reunions?

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5 Questions: Michael Robinson

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Award-winning owner of Urban Myth Construction

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