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coat drive
Posted inBeacon News

Coat Drive Begins Oct. 1

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

29th annual collection includes Beacon drop

Depot Theatre
Posted inArts & Leisure

Depot Theatre to Hold Auditions

by Staff September 24, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Plans to present The Watched Pot

dutchess-archery
Posted inAround Town

Dutchess Expands Archery Range

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Wappingers Falls park doubles capacity

Putnam Sheriff badge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Sheriff: No Badges for Public

by Staff September 24, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Issues advisory about ‘courtesy’ IDs

Julie Shiroishi
Posted inBeacon News

Eleanor’s Legacy Names Director

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident will lead pro-choice group

Summer Hart
Posted inArts & Leisure

Two Artists Named Fellows

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State program distributes grants

Howland pennies
Posted inBeacon News

Howland Center Launches Coin Drive

by Staff September 24, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Raising ‘pennies for a portico’

Mary Lou Carolan
Posted inBeacon News

Cornell Cooperative Dutchess Names Director

by Staff September 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New leader comes from Newburgh library

spirit of beacon
Posted inBeacon News

Spirit of Beacon Postponed

by Staff September 23, 2023September 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Rescheduled for Oct. 1

Dogwood
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dogwood days, Hudson swim, Dracula

Urban renewal
Posted inBeacon News

A Look Back at Urban Renewal

by Staff September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon groups plan exhibits, lectures, conversations

Rebeca Ramirez
Posted inPhilipstown News

Fjord Trail Names Community Manager

by Staff September 22, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Former Cold Spring shop owner takes position

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff September 22, 2023October 14, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Kathy Foley, Carol Fudge, Doug Kearney, Ann LoSasso, Gary Maneri, Millie Raymond

Carl Albano
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Superintendent to Retire

by Staff September 22, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Says he plans to leave by end of month

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Expands Recycling Hours

by Staff September 22, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Now open Tuesday as well as Saturday

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Sept. 22

by Staff September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Blue Ribbon School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Again Named Blue Ribbon School

by Staff September 19, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

High school recognized for graduation rate, test scores

check for library
Posted inAround Town

Garrison School, Libraries Get State Funds

by Staff September 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Assembly members direct grants

Kottman and Sniffen
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Student is National Merit Semi-finalist

by Staff September 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Also, principal recognized as educator of distinction

Army National Guard logo
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Residents Receive Army Promotions

by Staff September 17, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Given new ranks in New York Guard

East End II in Newburgh
Posted inAround Town

Affordable Housing Projects Completed

by Staff September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Complexes open in Newburgh, Peekskill

Cathy Lilburne of Antipodean Books in Garrison holds a rare, centuries-old copy of The Course of the Exchange. Photo by M. Turton
Posted inArts & Leisure

Rare Book Realizes $125,000

by Staff September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison bookseller brokers sale

Eagle Scout project
Posted inAround Town

Around Town

by Staff September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Battle of the Books, new benches, sheep rescued, remembering 9/11, the latest buzz

Posted inSports

Beacon Keeps Security for Football, Soccer

by Staff September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Checkpoints added last year after Newburgh shooting

Books bestsellers
Posted inArts & Leisure

Local Bestsellers

by Staff September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Top adult and children’s books at Split Rock

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