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Posted inBeacon News

Howland Center Names Four Board Members

by Staff February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Increases size from 7 to 11 people

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Eagle Scout, sharpshooters, top students, harm reduction

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Top students, young stars

Book clubs
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Start Reading Now

by Staff February 28, 2025March 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

March book club selections

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of Feb. 28

by Staff February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff February 28, 2025March 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Harold Cohen, Sandra Weed, Daniel Yanarella

Sally
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Wag of the Week: Sally

by Staff February 24, 2025June 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Meet Sally, an energetic hound mix

Joe Wright
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Joe Wright (1941-2025)

by Staff February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Jazz drummer performed at Depot Restaurant for 30 years

Jay Provnick
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Jay Provnick (1959-2025)

by Staff February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident remembered for humor, autograph collection

Jimmy Markey
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Jimmy Markey (1961-2025)

by Staff February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane grad was carpenter, outdoorsman

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Overdose Deaths Fall in Putnam

by Staff February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Coroners report 88 percent fewer in 2024

Typical modern prison bars. Symbolic illustrative
Posted inAround Town

Guards Protest at Prisons

by Staff February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Crowd gathers outside Fishkill facility

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What is the State of the County?

by Staff February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Executives to give annual addresses

Vote results
Posted inPhilipstown News

Two Candidates Seek Nelsonville Seats

by Staff February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Village election to be held March 18

Posted inBeacon News

Studio @ Beacon to Close

by Staff February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Owners say sale fell through

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Launches Rides for Vets

by Staff February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Free transport offered to doctors, grocery 

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam to Reclassify Health Commissioner

by Staff February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Committee approves new health director

money background from dollars usa. business concept
Posted inAround Town

By the Numbers: Household Income Growth

by Staff February 21, 2025March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown ranked No. 7 in state, Beacon at No. 132

Pumping gas
Posted inAround Town

Price at the Pump (February)

by Staff February 21, 2025February 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Feb. 21

by Staff February 21, 2025February 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Man Stabbed in Beacon

by Staff February 18, 2025February 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Officers find him bleeding in car

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane High School Honor Roll

by Staff February 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for second-quarter grades

Maasik, Prentice
Posted inPhilipstown News

Two More Candidates for Philipstown Board

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

Prentice, Maasik announce campaigns

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More Snow on the Way

by Staff February 14, 2025February 16, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Advisory says snow likely Saturday (Feb. 15)

Philipstown Town Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Adopts Expanded Tax Break

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

Raises income limits for seniors, disabled

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