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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Beacon News

Vote results
Posted inBeacon News

One Primary in Highlands

by Staff June 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Working Families contest on ballot

Margaret Treacy
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Graduates 2023

by Staff June 23, 2023August 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local students receive high school and college diplomas

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Posted inBeacon News

Couple Charged in Beacon Disappearance

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 23, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Steven Kraft last seen on West Church Street

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

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

Select incidents from May

Posted inBeacon News

Taser Taken from Student on Bus

by Staff June 16, 2023June 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

District: child had no ill intention

Beahive new space
Posted inBeacon News

Beahive Moves

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

Opens co-working space on Eliza Street

Breaking ground
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Officials Break Ground on Fire Station

by Staff June 16, 2023November 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Portion of South Avenue temporarily one-way

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Prison Rides Needs Volunteers

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

Group helps families visiting incarcerated loved ones

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Prepares to Move Inmates

by Staff June 9, 2023June 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New jail expected to be ready by August

Army National Guard logo
Posted inBeacon News

Two Guardsmen Promoted

by Staff June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon residents receive new ranks

Breaking Beacon
Posted inBeacon News

BHS Paper: Breaking Beacon

by Contributor June 2, 2023January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Highlights from recent issues of the Beacon High School student newspaper

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff June 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from April

Mike Pennacchio
Posted inBeacon News

Questions for Mike Pennacchio

Jason Derasmo by Jason Derasmo May 26, 2023January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

1982 Beacon High grad marks 40 years working for school district

Posted inBeacon News

Dog Run

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair May 26, 2023May 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

ARF Beacon holds annual fun run

A rendering from 2020 shows the developer’s vision for the former Craig House.
Posted inBeacon News

IDA Approves Mirbeau PILOT

by Staff May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Board rejects tax breaks for Tompkins Terrace 

Honor Roll
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon High School Honor Roll

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

Students recognized for third-quarter grades

A woman operating a heavy duty leaf blower. Leaves being swirled up
Posted inBeacon News

Leaf Blowers Create a Stir

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon council unsure how to proceed

Branche speaks to customers while spreading her message of peace, love and salad. Photos by K. Merry
Posted inBeacon News

Two New Beacon Cafes

Kat Merry by Kat Merry May 19, 2023May 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Salads and smoothies on the menu

New firehouse
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council to Vote on Firehouse Contractors

by Staff May 19, 2023November 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Also expected to set hearing on temporary road change

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Former Beacon Student Killed

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

19-year-old shot in Poughkeepsie

new hoop
Posted inBeacon News

Around Town (Photos)

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

New home, new hoops

craig house
Posted inBeacon News

Mirbeau Beacon Vote Delayed

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

IDA board fails to seat a quorum

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Man Appears Drunk at Sentencing

by Staff May 19, 2023June 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Earlier pleaded guilty to drunk driving

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon School Budget Passes

by Staff May 16, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Three transportation propositions also approved by voters

Beacon candidates
Posted inBeacon News

Questions for Candidates: Beacon School Board

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

Four hopefuls for four seats discuss spending, priorities

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