What will you look forward to most when things get back to normal?

“Being able to enjoy going out in public.” ~Irene Karlen, Garrison

“Finally paying teachers their worth; the pandemic’s been a crash course in their value to parents.” ~Jeffrey MacIntyre, Nelsonville

“The many celebrations with friends, and raising a glass to my cousin Richie, who lost his life to this virus.” ~Dorothy Carlton, Beacon

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.