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COVID update
Posted inAround Town

Coronavirus Updates (May)

by Staff May 31, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Infection rates continue to drop

20k vaccination
Posted inAround Town

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates (May)

by Staff May 31, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State offers prizes, scholarships to encourage innoculations

Memorial Day
Posted inAround Town

In Memoriam

by Staff May 31, 2021June 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Remembering service members who sacrificed their lives

Tiny house
Posted inSpecial Reports

Future Homes

by Staff May 30, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Tiny houses, 3D printers and passive design

west point graduation
Posted inAround Town

Happy Day

by Staff May 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

West Point graduates 995 cadets

Palestine protest
Posted inBeacon News

Local Protests

by Staff May 29, 2021May 28, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Activists protest Danskammer; support Palestinians

Memorial Day
Posted inAround Town

Memorial Day Events

by Staff May 29, 2021May 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Remembering those lost in war

Book clubs
Posted inArts & Leisure

Start Reading Now

by Staff May 29, 2021June 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

June book club selections

Posted inAround Town

Application Open for Excelsior

by Staff May 29, 2021May 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Scholarship available to eligible students

Posted inAround Town

Communities Renew Energy Contract

by Staff May 29, 2021May 28, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville will join coalition in July

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff May 29, 2021May 28, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Frances Cook, Evelyn Cruz, Paul Leonardo

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of May 28

by Staff May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

William DeSimone
Posted inObituaries

William DeSimone (1947-2021)

by Staff May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident was butcher for 47 years

Honor Roll
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon High School Honor Roll

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

Students recognized for third-quarter achievement

Father Drobach
Posted inObituaries

The Rev. William Drobach (1942-2021)

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

Longtime counselor and leader at St. Christopher’s Inn

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real-Estate Market Report

by Staff May 25, 2021May 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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

Woody in Beacon
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff May 22, 2021May 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Woody spottings, caught with The Current, new hang-out, green warriors, firetruck on the way

CSA pick up at Glynwood.Photo credit by Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming
Posted inPhilipstown News

Coalition Asks About Food Access

by Staff May 22, 2021May 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Online survey available through June 2

Posted inBeacon News

Sales Tax Revenue Jumps in Dutchess County

by Staff May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Up to $10 million in first four months

Raising the flag
Posted inBeacon News

Did You Fight in World War II?

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

Beacon Historical Society looking for veterans

Police siren
Posted inPhilipstown News

Man Accused of Philipstown Rape

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

Charged with two counts involving minors

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of May 21

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

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff May 21, 2021May 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Jozef Grznar, Isabelita Hernandez, Chelsea Schiffer

Joan Palumbo
Posted inObituaries

Joan Palumbo (1931-2021)

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

Former owner of Garrison antique shop

Barry Skura
Posted inObituaries

Barry Skura (1947-2021)

by Staff May 21, 2021May 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown resident was outdoorsman, activist

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