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Kerry Meehan
Posted inObituaries

Kerry Meehan (1935-2023)

by Staff January 22, 2023January 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident worked at IBM, served on Planning Board

local books
Posted inArts & Leisure

Notable Books by Local Authors

by Staff January 20, 2023May 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New reads by neighbors

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Extends Sales Tax Hike

by Staff January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Democratic proposal for cut defeated

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Man Accused of Dealing Crack

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

Arrested by Dutchess task force

Rachel Kashimer
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Executive Names Deputy

by Staff January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will also serve as chief of staff

MLK Jr. Parade
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

MLK Jr. Day, new jewelry store owner, church closes, ice rink coming, hoops winners

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

by Staff January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Arsenio Baez, Donna Christian, Reiko Lemon, William Stephens, Ginny Traviglia, Mary Way

Haldane School Foundation
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Foundation Announces Grants

by Staff January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Distributes $45,000 from fundraisers

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Jan. 20

by Staff January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and number games

Nobile
Posted inObituaries

Charles Nobile Jr. (1934-2023)

by Staff January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former Philipstown resident spent 34 years with corrections

Police siren
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Deputies Kill Suspect

by Staff January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Man had repeatedly stabbed woman

Beacon fire
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Arson Suspect Appears in Court

by Staff January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Property owner had filed eviction papers

Howland Public Library Director Kristen Salierno and Assistant Director Kristin Charles-Scaringi stand outside the library with a sign announcing the end of overdue fines. Photo provided
Posted inBeacon News

No More Fines

by Staff January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Howland votes to end late fees

dutchess-veterans-office
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Veterans Office Moves

by Staff January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New location in Pleasant Valley

Posted inGardening

New Master Gardeners

by Staff January 13, 2023January 12, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands residents among graduates 

I am beacon logo
Posted inBeacon News

I Am Beacon Offers Memberships

by Staff January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local group launches new program

byrne putnam executive
Posted inAround Town

New on the Job

by Staff January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

County, state and federal elected officials are seated

Hamilton Fish III
Posted inPhilipstown News

Hamilton Fish III and the Desmond-Fish Library

by Staff January 13, 2023March 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison library issues statement about founder’s views

Gun and ammo
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Man Arrested on Weapons Charges

by Staff January 13, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Suspect allegedly had homemade ‘ghost gun’

Dancers
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Elks donation, green meets blue, dance performance, remembering Jan. 6

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Jan. 13

by Staff January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and number games

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

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

Select incidents from November

Anne Impellizzeri
Posted inObituaries

Anne Impellizzeri (1933-2023)

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

Former Cold Spring resident was executive, volunteer

Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

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

Spots available, first-day hike

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