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Wolverines Rebound With Big 49-21 Win Over John I. Leonard

One week after the Wellington High School football team lost to district rival Palm Beach Central High School, the team rebounded with a 49-21 victory over John I. Leonard High School on Friday, Sept. 21. With the game notched at...

Literacy Coalition Launches Read Together Palm Beach County Initiative

Whatever else you might think about Florida, after reading this year’s “Read Together Palm Beach County” book, you’ll never be able to say it’s boring! In classic Dave Barry style, the New York Times bestselling author and popular humorist...

Sheriff: PBSO Remains County’s Top Mental Health Provider

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 13 focused on mental healthcare in Palm Beach County. The two keynote speeches were from Dr. Marisa Azaret, psychology division director at the Nicklaus Children’s...

Documentary ‘Life In The Doghouse’ Now Showing At Area Theaters

Wellington filmmaker Ron Davis’ latest documentary — Life in the Doghouse — opened with screenings nationwide this month. A number of limited screenings are planned for Palm Beach and Broward counties over the next several weeks. Life in the Doghouse...

Affordable Housing Remains An Issue For Wellington Seniors

Wellington’s Senior Advisory Committee met on Thursday, Sept. 13 for a meeting that featured a presentation on senior housing in the community. Assistant Planning, Zoning & Building Director Michael O’Dell addressed the committee on the subject of senior housing. His...

Lox Council Musters Unanimous Vote To Approve Tax Hike

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council gave final approval Tuesday to a significant tax rate increase for the upcoming fiscal year — additional revenue designated to replenish the town’s depleted reserves and help improve deteriorated roads. The approved budget of $13.39...

ITID Board Asserts Authority To Remove Swale Vegetation

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors held a lengthy discussion Wednesday about easement obstructions, especially plant growth in swales that hamper drainage in The Acreage. The board’s challenge is that ITID staff is retrofitting many swales where overgrowth...

Three Circuit Court Seats To Be Decided In November

The nine candidates vying for three seats on Palm Beach County’s 15th Judicial Circuit Court were pared down to six during the primary election. The Nov. 6 general election pits the top two vote-getters from the primary election against...

Armas: Stats Show Strong Improvements At RPBHS

The Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board met Monday, Sept. 17 and viewed a trio of presentations from Royal Palm Beach High School, the School District of Palm Beach County and the Watch DOGS program. Councilman Jeff Hmara — who...

Lox Council OKs Plan To Strike Equestrian Trail Fencing Rule

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, recommended approval Tuesday of an ordinance that would remove from the comprehensive plan a fencing requirement on equestrian trails on lettered roads. Later in the meeting, the council approved...

Two New Members Take Seats On Wellington’s Zoning Board

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board met on Wednesday, Sept. 12. At issue were the election for positions of chair and vice chair and the approval of Chapter 7 of the village’s amended land development regulations. At the meeting, the...

Sem Ridge Edges Gardens 21-14 In Overtime To Stay Unbeaten

The Seminole Ridge High School football team hosted district rival Palm Beach Gardens High School on Friday, Sept. 14 in a battle of the unbeaten, but it was the Hawks that remained undefeated after finishing off the Gators in...

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Murder Mystery Brings Intrigue To Wellington Green

The Village of Wellington collaborated with the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, July 19 for a summertime murder...