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candles
Posted inObituaries

Stephen Barry (1965-2023)

by Staff July 21, 2023July 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Lakeland grad was Merchant Marine, union negotiator

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of July 21

by Staff July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Posted inObituaries

The Rev. Frank Geer (1948-2023)

by Staff July 20, 2023August 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former rector at St. Philip’s Church in Garrison

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff July 14, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

MaryEllen Cronk, Hugh Keenan, Ricky Riccoboni

Christopher Darman
Posted inObituaries

Christopher Darman (1990-2023)

by Staff July 14, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane grad owned Darman Construction

dockside sunset by ross corsair
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 14, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calm before the storm, Philipstown All-Stars, movies by the river, sand artists

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of July 14

by Staff July 14, 2023June 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Posted inAround Town

Storm Updates

by Staff July 11, 2023July 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Metro-North to run trains between Peekskill and Grand Central

Posted inAround Town

Storm Wreaks Havoc In The Mid-Hudson (Updated)

by Staff July 9, 2023July 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Flooding widespread in Philipstown, Highland Falls

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Bonnie Bachand, Paul Cavaccini, Robert Corbett, Michael Manzoeillo, Ella Snook, Rachel Stephens

Mondaire Jones
Posted inAround Town

Mondaire Jones To Challenge Mike Lawler

by Staff July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Becomes second Democrat to take on Republican 

hudson valley license plate
Posted inAround Town

Mid-Hudson Drivers Can Buy Regional Plates

by Staff July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Image depicts Hudson River bounded by hills

highlands lights
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Light shows, mermaid parades, Breakneck reopens, historic church service

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of July 7

by Staff July 7, 2023June 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Pete Seeger had hoped that Little Stony Point would someday be an official swimming spot on the river.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Deputy Helps Rescue Swimmers

by Staff July 6, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Jumps into Hudson as pair struggled to stay above water

patricia lysko
Posted inObituaries

Patricia Lysko (1933-2023)

by Staff July 1, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane graduate retired from U.S. Postal Service

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff July 1, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Sheila Blair, Jean Lee, Maria Torres, Antonio Tropeano

Air to air heat pump for cooling or heating the home. Outdoor unit
Posted inAround Town

$25 Million Infusion for Heat Pumps

by Staff June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Central Hudson at risk of depleting funds

breakneck view
Posted inAround Town

Breakneck Trailhead to Reopen

by Staff June 30, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Renovation part of Fjord Trail project

Internet cable, RJ-45 plug on laptop keyboard. High speed fiber optic internet concept
Posted inAround Town

Broadband Coverage High in Beacon, Cold Spring

by Staff June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Availability lower in Philipstown and Nelsonville

Man smokes a joint. Medical marijuana use and legalization of the cannabis, light drugs concept
Posted inAround Town

Marijuana License Awarded to Newburgh Company

by Staff June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Applicants in Poughkeepsie, Yorktown Heights also licensed

Book clubs
Posted inArts & Leisure

Start Reading Now

by Staff June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

July book club selections

Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Stand together, flight path, new graduates, chief recognized, Clearwater buoyed

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of June 30

by Staff June 30, 2023June 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane High School Honor Roll

by Staff June 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

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