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Articles attributed to "staff" are written by the editor or a senior editor. This is typically because they are brief items based on a single source, such as a press release, or there are multiple contributors, such as a collection of photos.

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Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Paula Hunt, Mercedes Vega, Charles Williams

Don Smith
Posted inObituaries

Don Smith (1936-2021)

by Staff October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Former employee of Allen Coal Co. in Nelsonville

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Oct. 1

by Staff October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Ginny Pidala
Posted inObituaries

Ginny Pidala (1955-2021)

by Staff September 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Lions Club president, former Haldane teacher

Storm damage
Posted inAround Town

Dutchess, Putnam Added to Disaster Relief List

by Staff September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Officials can apply for aid to repair Ida damage

bike day
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff September 25, 2021September 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Pedal power, music trail

Howland grant
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Groups Get Grants

by Staff September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

City, county and state distribute funds

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Carl Fisher, Sandra Naimo, Stella Thomas

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Sept. 24

by Staff September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Barbara McConville
Posted inObituaries

Barbara McConville (1946-2021)

by Staff September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring native was teacher, professor

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

by Staff September 20, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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

baby and dog
Posted inArts & Leisure

Baby and Dog

by Staff September 20, 2021February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Sept. 17

by Staff September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Bear Mountain Bridge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Fatal Crash on Bear Mountain Bridge

by Staff September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Motorcyclist dies after collision

candles
Posted inObituaries

Joanne Schenck (1942-2021)

by Staff September 13, 2021September 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Former executive assistant retired to Garrison 35 years ago

candles
Posted inObituaries

Virginia Dubatowka (1920-2021)

by Staff September 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Mother of six was longtime parishioner at Loretto

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff September 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Steve Bell, David Noack, Brenda Oswald, Shannon Papula, Anthony Stropoli

Police siren
Posted inAround Town

Driver Dies in Taconic Crash

by Staff September 11, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

New York City man killed in Putnam Valley

Bear Mountain Bridge
Posted inAround Town

Bear Mountain to Go Cashless

by Staff September 11, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Tolls collected with sensors and cameras

Desmond-Fish Library
Posted inPhilipstown News

Desmond-Fish Library Receives Grant

by Staff September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

$23K coming for garden and paths

davids garden
Posted inAround Town

In Memoriam

by Staff September 11, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Remembering those lost on 9/11

sports balls
Posted inSports

How to Watch Local Teams Online

by Staff September 10, 2021September 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Many Haldane and Beacon games will be streamed

9-11 Memorial
Posted inAround Town

9/11 Memorial Services

by Staff September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Ceremonies scheduled for Sept. 10 and 11

Community Day
Posted inPhilipstown News

It Was a Beautiful Day for Community Day

by Staff September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring gets together on a Saturday afternoon

Hub 5K
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Run for the Hub, opioid’s toll, new library director

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