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Articles attributed to "staff" are written by the editor or a senior editor. This is typically because they are brief items based on a single source, such as a press release, or there are multiple contributors, such as a collection of photos.

algae bloom
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Closes 14 Beaches Due to Bacteria, Algae

by Staff June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Blooms resemble paint spilled in water

Reservoir's popular mugs
Posted inAround Town

Two Main Street Stores Will Close

by Staff June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Reservoir and Stella’s announce final days

Posted inAround Town

The Current Hires Summer Reporter

by Staff June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Marist student joins staff

Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup

by Staff June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane and Beacon wrap up the spring season

Book clubs
Posted inArts & Leisure

Start Reading Now

by Staff June 27, 2025July 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

July book club selections

cadets
Posted inPhilipstown News

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Cadet graduates, ambulance award

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of June 27

by Staff June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

Heat index
Posted inAround Town

Weather Service Issues Heat Warning

by Staff June 23, 2025June 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Heat-index expected to approach 110 degrees

Mike Lawler
Posted inAround Town

Lawler to Host Dutchess Town Hall

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

Scheduled for June 28 at John Jay High School

Posted inObituaries

Barney McHenry

by Staff June 21, 2025June 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Former longtime board member at Boscobel

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Beacon Obituaries

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

David Haines, James Sandford Jr.

Hot weather
Posted inAround Town

HEAP Cooling Assistance Available

by Staff June 21, 2025June 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Deadline is Monday (June 23)

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Arrest Men With Loaded Gun

by Staff June 20, 2025June 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Four detained following call to train station

Money making idea. Light bulb with Dollar symbol.
Posted inAround Town

State Fines Central Hudson

by Staff June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Utility missed customer-service targets

Downstate closed in 2022.
Posted inBeacon News

Man Trapped in Downstate Cell

by Staff June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Calls 911 from inside closed prison

Play Airlines offers flights from Stewart to Iceland (Photo provided)
Posted inAround Town

Play Airlines to Leave Stewart

by Staff June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Flights to end as early as Sept. 1 

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Updates Drought Plan, Loitering Law

by Staff June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also appoints fire lieutenant

Map of Beekman Street
Posted inBeacon News

Transportation Council Seeks Comments

by Staff June 20, 2025June 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Plans include Beekman Street rehab in Beacon  

graduation cap
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Graduates 2025

by Staff June 20, 2025August 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Local students receive high school and college diplomas

2025 Haldane
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Graduates 2025

by Staff June 20, 2025July 15, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Local students receive high school and college diplomas

baseball
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff June 20, 2025June 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

REACT rehab, hero banner, big hitters, Reitz courtroom, Italian tour

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of June 20

by Staff June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town, Real Estate

Real Estate Market Report (May)

by Staff June 20, 2025June 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest data on home sales, listings and prices in the Highlands

Honor Roll
Posted inAround Town

College Deans’ Lists (2024-25)

by Staff June 19, 2025August 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Local students recognized for academic achievements

Posted inAround Town

‘No Kings’ Protesters Gather

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

Residents march down Main Street in Beacon

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