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Wellington Wednesday Morning Storm Update

The following Wednesday morning update was released by the Village of Wellington: Wellington’s municipal complex is open for business on Wednesday, Aug. 29 during its normal operating hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. As employees continue to focus on storm-related...

WCFL Marks 20th Anniversary With Big Celebration

Last Friday night, nearly 2,000 people gathered at Village Park in Wellington to celebrate two decades of football, family and community as the Western Communities Football League celebrated its 20th anniversary. What began as a small football league playing on...

Palm Beach State Gets Town Approval For Campus

Amid standing-room-only supporters and eleventh-hour naysayers, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council gave final approval Tuesday to comprehensive plan amendments and a resolution that will allow Palm Beach State College to proceed with the development of its fifth campus on...

Sign Up Now For First Wellington Kids Triathlon

Calling all kids — come swim, bike and run your way to better health and fitness during the inaugural Wellington Kids Triathlon on Saturday, Sept. 22. Children between the ages of 4 and 14 are invited to take part in...

Programs Highlight Advances At RPBHS

Royal Palm Beach High School began a new year this week with promising enrollment numbers, suggesting that more and more students are opting to attend their home school, rather than leave the community for magnet and choice programs elsewhere. “Our...

Wellington Awards Bid For New Goldenrod Park

Wellington is making good on its promise to build a park for residents in the Goldenrod community. Members of the Wellington Village Council agreed last week to award a $198,137 contract to JMW Construction for the building of Goldenrod Park. The...

RPB Council Overrules Zoning Board On Sign

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week gave Pet Supermarket permission to use a yellow background in a sign for its new store in the Village Royale Shopping Plaza — a color scheme turned down in June by...

RPB Council OKs Aldi Plan With Temporary Buffer

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council granted site plan and plat approval last week for the 822,000-square-foot Aldi regional warehouse to be built off State Road 7 near the Regal Cinemas, granting neighboring residents’ request to allow a stand...

Ann Clark Takes Over As Principal At Polo Park

Polo Park Middle School in Wellington opened the new year with new Principal Ann Clark in charge. Clark comes to Polo Park from Poinciana Elementary School, a science, technology, engineering and math magnet school in Boynton Beach. While she has...

Wellington Ready As A Storm Threatens Florida

With Tropical Storm Isaac possibly headed to South Florida as a hurricane early next week, Wellington officials told the Town-Crier this week that the village is well-prepared to weather any storm. “Our preparation begins before hurricane season starts,” Deputy Village...

RPB Council OKs Grant To Help Fund Inspector General

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week approved an interlocal grant agreement with Palm Beach County to pay the village’s share to fund the Office of Inspector General. County Commissioner Jess Santamaria attended the meeting Thursday, Aug. 16 to...

Palm Beach County Students Return To School

Palm Beach County public schools began the new school year Monday, Aug. 20. After a relaxing summer break, students were up bright and early Monday morning for their first day back. Shown here, H.L. Johnson Elementary School Principal Sharon...

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Incumbent Bradshaw Faces Former Ally Gauger In Sheriff’s Race

Among the marquee local races on the ballot this election is the race for Palm Beach County Sheriff, in...