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Beacon Boys Advance; Haldane Games Postponed

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

Basketball tournament resumes Wednesday

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Around Town (Photos)

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

Celebrating Washington, puppy star, icy jump, senator visit

Pocahantas Jackson
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Pocahontas Jackson (1922-2023)

by Staff February 27, 2023February 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Generations of Beacon children knew her as “Miss Pokey”

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff February 25, 2023February 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Margaret Garnot, Barbara Richards

Cheryl Timmons
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Cheryl Timmons (1952-2023)

by Staff February 25, 2023February 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville resident worked 35 years for Ossining

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff February 24, 2023February 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A roundup of New York State news

Posted inPhilipstown News

Tree and Shrub Sale Opens

by Staff February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

CCE also offering beekeeping course

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Burning Leaves Set Fire to Neighbor’s Gazebo

by Staff February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident issued two violations for damage  

Perkins Memorial Tower
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Record Attendance at State Parks

by Staff February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

More than 79 million visitors in 2022

Posted inPhilipstown News

Winter Coat Drive Underway

by Staff February 24, 2023February 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Donations benefit Walter Hoving Home

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of Feb. 24

by Staff February 24, 2023February 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and number games

Vote results
Posted inAround Town

Certified Election Results

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

The final, official 2022 tallies for Putnam and Dutchess county

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

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

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

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Around Town (Photos)

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

Honoring ‘Toot,’ Valentines for vets, return to state, caught with The Current, made with love

Putnam Valley Elementary
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Lawsuit Moved to Federal Court

by Staff February 17, 2023February 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam Valley blames firms for chemicals at school

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Valley Drops Opposition

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

Had questioned tax break for solar

Posted inAround Town

Central Hudson Replaces CEO

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

Change comes amid billing debacle

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of Feb. 17

by Staff February 17, 2023February 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and number games

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff February 11, 2023February 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Select calls from December

candles
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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Karen Pellicane, Jane Warren

New York marijuana legalization
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Ruling Further Delays Cannabis Sales

by Staff February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dispensaries remain blocked in Hudson Valley

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A roundup of news from just beyond the Highlands

Posted inPhilipstown News

Pipe Bursts at Haldane

by Staff February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Damages three classrooms and lobby

Kevin Byrne
Posted inPhilipstown News

Byrne Restructures Executive Jobs

by Staff February 10, 2023February 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Legislature approves changes

Former state Sen. Sue Serino and Stephanie Perri recently hosted an orientation session for volunteers in the Friendly Calls program.
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess County Seeks Volunteer Callers

by Staff February 10, 2023February 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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