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Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

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

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

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of Sept. 15

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

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

candles
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Beacon Obituaries

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

Frank Baxter, Grace Ostrander

Holly Mackin
Posted inObituaries

Holly Mackin (1964-2023)

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

Cold Spring resident was nutritionist, EMT

hazardous waste paint
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam to Collect Household Hazardous Waste

by Staff September 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Event scheduled for Oct. 14 at Fahnestock

Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Updated)

by Staff September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dancing fever, sheep rescue efforts

Alethea Hohenberger, who owns Love Letter in Cold Spring, was named the best newcomer at The Best of Intima Awards held July 30 in New York City. Photo provided
Posted inPhilipstown News

Award Winners in Cold Spring

by Staff September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Be a Friend, Love Letter recognized

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and other elected officials, in a news conference on Aug. 9, called for a new fire training center. Putnam County
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Putnam to Rehab Firefighter Center

by Staff September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Pandemic aid will pay for most of project

Jacob Aframian, Nick Robbins
Posted inSports

Current Names Two Sports Reporters

by Staff September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will cover varsity high school athletics

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Joseph Arnold, Elvira Ayala, George Santa Maria

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Sept. 8

by Staff September 8, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Harriet Dickey-Chasins
Posted inObituaries

Harriet Dickey-Chasins (1960-2023)

by Staff September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former Garrison resident was psychologist, farmer

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff September 4, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from July

Around the Region
Posted inAround Town

Around the Region

by Staff September 3, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Notable news from the Hudson Valley

Beacon volunteer ambulance
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Ambulance, Fire Get Grants

by Staff September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess County awards funds

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Fire Companies Join Forces

by Staff September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Collaborate on member recruitment

dutchess stadium
Posted inBeacon News

Comptroller Details ARP Spending

by Staff September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess has $34 million remaining

Thomas Feighery
Posted inPhilipstown News

Byrne Names DPW Chief

by Staff September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Taps former deputy county executive

Posted inAround Town

Bear Mountain Park Reopens Saturday

by Staff September 1, 2023September 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Most repairs completed after July flooding

trail sign
Posted inAround Town

Fjord Trail Forms Data Committee

by Staff September 1, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Eight members will review counts

Time capsule
Posted inAround Town

Around Town

by Staff September 1, 2023August 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Buried treasures, hiking previews, stocking up

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Sept. 1

by Staff September 1, 2023August 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Judy Alvarez, Ann Currier, Catherine DeFalco, Pat Voght

hazardous waste paint
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess to Collect Household Hazardous Waste

by Staff August 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Electronics also accepted for recycling

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Police Arrest Beacon Man After Foot Pursuit

by Staff August 30, 2023August 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Suspect wanted following domestic incident

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