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Plans For New PBSC Campus Get First Approval

Palm Beach State College received preliminary approval Tuesday from the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council for a land-use change that will enable the college to build its fifth campus on 75 acres of the 96.7-acre Simon property at the northwest...

Wellington Drops Idea To Ban People On Medians

The Wellington Village Council unanimously rejected an ordinance Tuesday that would have barred anyone from standing in local medians except when crossing the street. Billed as a way to keep streets safer, the measure would have prevented people from walking...

Council: Hosting WEG Exciting Idea, But Need Info

Wellington officials Tuesday made efforts to dispel the impression by some that they are not supportive of the community’s bid to host the World Equestrian Games in 2018. Wellington Village Council members noted that they are still in the process...

Wellington Hires Lawyer To Review Equestrian Projects

A decision to hire an independent law firm to analyze issues relating to equestrian projects divided the Wellington Village Council at Tuesday’s meeting. In a 3-2 decision, council members voted to contract with Claudio Riedi of the law firm Tew...

Acreage Meeting To Discuss New Livestock Rules

Palm Beach County planners will attend a joint meeting of the Acreage Landowners’ Association and Indian Trail Improvement District at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 9 at the district office to explain the benefits of a newly drafted livestock...

Wenham To Lead Wellington Preservation Coalition

With a history of service dating back long before Wellington’s incorporation, former Mayor Tom Wenham hopes to continue to play a role in shaping the community’s future. After retiring last month from his position with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, Wenham...

Royal Palm Grappling With Canal, Lake Problems

Residents complained to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week that efforts to control aquatic plants have left local canals littered with dead vegetation, while others blamed recent village changes for the damaged condition of a community lake. Christine...

New IG Funding Scheme Raises Eyebrows In RPB

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council agreed last week to consider a request by Palm Beach County that the village agree to give a “voluntary grant” to help finance the county’s Office of the Inspector General. The grant, which has...

Steckler: Complaints Against Cities Are Rising

Palm Beach County Inspector General Sheryl Steckler said last week that there has been a definite upswing in the number of complaints her office is receiving regarding activity in the county’s municipalities. Steckler was the guest speaker at County Commissioner...

Commissioners Ask PBCFR To Use Three-Man Crews

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue is already spending more than the agency is taking in, but the Palm Beach County Commission asked county staff and fire-rescue brass Tuesday to find a way to return emergency response vehicles to a complement...

Robert Snowball Wins Landmark LGWCD Election

Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District incumbent Robert Snowball easily won the district’s first qualified-elector vote Monday, defeating challenger Roy Parks 116-82. Qualified electors are registered voters who also own property, or his or her spouse. One of the five LGWCD...

Dr. Sayre Offers Low-Cost Shots At Red Barn

Dr. Ginnie Sayre of Pet Wellness Station is the veterinarian in charge of the vaccination clinic at Red Barn Feed & Supply in Loxahatchee Groves. For small animal breeds such as dogs and cats, the clinic is available with...

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Helen Marie Harvey – Published Dec. 13, 2024

Helen Marie Harvey, a cherished matriarch and devoted community member, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, in Royal...