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County OKs New Rules Regulating Fertilizer Use

The Palm Beach County Commission approved an ordinance last week intended to control the amount of fertilizer leaching into water bodies. The new rules approved Oct. 30 require landscapers to get certification, as well as other restrictions. The ordinance is required...

Garden Club Helps With WHS Beautification

After months of planning, students from Wellington High School’s environmental and science clubs, together with club advisors and members of the Wellington Garden Club, gathered at the school to implement their plan to refurbish old landscaping. In one weekend, the...

Suspects Flee After Attempted Home Burglaries

NOV. 6 — A resident of Westhampton Circle called the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Wellington on Tuesday morning to report a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim came out of his bedroom at...

Cards Cheer Up RPB Teacher Battling Cancer

Glancing around the room in her Royal Palm Beach home, breast cancer patient and H.L. Johnson Elementary School teacher Tracy Milbee sees more than just the cards on the wall — she sees an avalanche of support and encouragement. One...

Long Ballot Will Greet Voters Nov. 6

When voters head to the polls, they will be tasked with voting not only on a number of candidates, but also several amendments and ballot questions. The Town-Crier encourages all voters to be well informed and read up on...

Wellington And Chamber To Partner On Brochure

The Village of Wellington will partner with the Wellington Chamber of Commerce to produce the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World 2013 brochure promoting the community’s seasonal equestrian events. Council members voted Tuesday, Oct. 23 to pay about $5,100 to...

Wellington Green Market Kicks Off Season Nov. 10

The second season of the popular Wellington Green Market kicks off next Saturday at a new location, but still offering the same farm-fresh produce and locally sourced treats. Shifting location slightly, the Wellington Green Market has a new home in...

Council Shifts Money As Isaac Expenses Add Up

With rising costs stemming from Tropical Storm Isaac, the Wellington Village Council last week agreed to transfer extra money into its disaster relief fund to cover expenses. But council members also directed staff Oct. 23 to bring fund transfers back...

Sign Aims To Draw Attention To RPB Pines Natural Area

Royal Palm Beach is preparing to draw attention to a relatively unknown portion of the village called the Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area. On Thursday, the Royal Palm Beach Village Council was expected to approve a request by the...

Acreage Fall Parade Starts And Ends At Park On Nov. 3

The fifth annual Acreage Fall Parade sponsored by the Indian Trail Improvement District will take place Saturday, Nov. 3, starting at Acreage Community Park at 9:30 a.m. The 1.9-mile route is the same as last year, beginning at the park’s...

Hundreds Expected To Take Part In Run/Walk

The annual Wellington Community Fitness 5K Run & Walk is set for Saturday, Nov. 3, starting at the Wellington Amphitheater at 7:30 a.m. The event brings residents together to promote health and fitness, while supporting charitable causes. The run has...

County Discusses How To Prevent Future Flooding

The Palm Beach County Commission held a workshop Tuesday to examine the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaac, including the flooding that occurred in The Acreage, and steps that could be taken to prevent such problems in the future. Part of...

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Powerful Tornado Cuts Through Western Wellington, Leaving Behind Devastation

A powerful tornado touched down in the western Wellington area, traveling northeast through parts of the Acreage/Loxahatchee area, at...