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Toni Putnam
Posted inObituaries

Toni Putnam (1935-2025)

by Staff July 15, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident was artist, Tallix co-founder

911 text
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess County Reports 911 Outage

by Staff July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Advises callers to text 911 or use alternate numbers

Flood Alert
Posted inPhilipstown News

Flood Watch in Place in Putnam

by Staff July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also: Extreme heat coming on Tuesday

Destiny
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Wag of the Week: Destiny

by Staff July 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Friendly husky mix loves to play

Mike Lawler
Posted inPhilipstown News

Did Lawler Rep Join Anti-Lawler Chat?

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Journal News reports on suspicious participant

Work ahead
Posted inPhilipstown News

Fair Street Update

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Work will continue through summer

Metro North train
Posted inAround Town

$1 Fares Return to Metro-North

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Monthly ticketholders can bring guests

Money making idea. Light bulb with Dollar symbol.
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CCA Comes to End

by Staff July 11, 2025July 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Residents by default returned to Central Hudson

Maloney
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Report: Maloney Eyes Return

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Former congressman would run for old seat

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Sound salon, new regent, patriotic service, library visit, July 4 protest

Pumping gas
Posted inAround Town

Price at the Pump (July)

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

Pat Ryan
Posted inBeacon News

Rep. Ryan Launches Reading Challenge

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Open to elementary, middle school students

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Sherman Haight, Grace Short, Ana Tinsley

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of July 11

by Staff July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane High School Honor Roll

by Staff July 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

Michael Kelly
Posted inObituaries

Michael Kelly (1946-2025)

by Staff July 4, 2025July 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane graduate helped run family antiques shop

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff July 4, 2025July 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Eric Haight, Nancy Hoffman, Dominick Piacente, Linda Woodward

Posted inColumnists

Marking 15 Years: One Vision Now Shared by Many

by Staff July 4, 2025July 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The past, present, and future of The Highlands Current

Social Security and retirement income
Posted inAround Town

Social Security Office Reopens

by Staff July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Poughkeepsie location had been closed since January 

Students at Dutchess Community College can study aviation maintenance.
Posted inBeacon News

DCC Offers Free Degrees

by Staff July 4, 2025July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Program pays tuition for adults ages 25 to 55

hazardous waste paint
Posted inAround Town

Chemical Cleanup Sets Record

by Staff July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

More than 222,000 pounds of waste collected

A science teacher at Rombout Middle School in Beacon has been reassigned following complaints about comments she made in the classroom. Photo by Valerie Shivel
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon School Board Makes Appointments

by Staff July 4, 2025July 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Superintendent’s agreement also extended

Ben Cheah
Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Candidate Withdraws

by Staff July 4, 2025July 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Had been slated as independent candidate

close up young man hand press on calculator to check and summary expense of home loan mortgage for refinance plan , people lifestyle concept tax star rebate check
Posted inAround Town

STAR Rebates Coming in August

by Staff July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

State will send checks or issue credits

Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 4, 2025July 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

First graduations, magic acts, vaudeville, local connection, amazing colors

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