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Beacon News

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Awards Grants

by Staff June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Three area nonprofits each receive $20,000

Beacon grads
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon High School Class of 2022

by Staff June 17, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Graduation scheduled for Friday (June 17)

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Posted inBeacon News

No Arrests in Beacon Killings

by Staff June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Police continue to investigate deaths

Posted inBeacon News

Legislators Propose Warning Sign

by Staff June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Democrats want gun-safety message

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff June 14, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from May

The most recent, unfettered Spirit of Beacon Day parade was held in 2019.
Posted inBeacon News

Spirit of Beacon Needs Help

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 10, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also, city hires firm for STR compliance

Kamel 663 Main St former jail
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Old Jail to Get New Life

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon restaurateur ponders possibilities

Greg Johnston
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Veterans Court Approved for Beacon

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 3, 2022June 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Program prioritizes treatment over jail

Ree Play Sale
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Treasure Hunt (Photos)

Avatar photo by Valerie Shively June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Annual Ree Play sale nets more than $20,000

Honor Roll
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff May 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for third-quarter grades

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Posted inBeacon News

Newburgh Man Charged with Dealing Fentanyl

by Staff May 21, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Task Force alleges he sold in Dutchess and other counties

Main Street Beacon
Posted inBeacon News

Paving Complete

by Staff May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Some parking spaces narrowed, city says

Beacon ward changes
Posted inBeacon News

Slight Changes to Beacon Wards

by Staff May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Council approves redrawn lines

Healthy baby sleeping in cot, focus on bottle with milk
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Accepting Infant Formula

by Staff May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Drop-off spots include Beacon site

Honor Roll
Posted inBeacon News

Rombout Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff May 18, 2022May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon students recognized for third-quarter grades

school board vote
Posted inBeacon News

Teacher-Endorsed Candidates Win in Wappingers Falls

by Staff May 17, 2022May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Two incumbents and newcomer elected

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon School Budget Approved

by Staff May 17, 2022May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Two new trustees join board

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff May 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from April

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Man Shot to Death in Beacon

by Staff May 15, 2022May 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Police say victim killed at Forrestal Heights

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff May 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from March

Beacon candidates
Posted inBeacon News

Questions for Candidates: Beacon School Board

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Four candidates for four seats

Campaign signs on the corner of Route 9D and Little Schoolhouse Road in Wappingers Falls
Posted inBeacon News

Calls for ‘Parents’ Rights’ in Nearby School Election

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 13, 2022May 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon business owner organizes opposition

City of Beacon logo
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Beacon to Flush Water Mains

by Staff May 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Work will take place over four weeks

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Beacon Hires Assistant Superintendent

by Staff May 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Will succeed retiring administrator

redistricting Beacon
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New Dutchess Districts Would Flip Beacon Wards

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 6, 2022May 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Commission members clash over Vassar voters

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