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County To Continue Well Field Protection Program

The Palm Beach County Commission gave full funding support to its well field protection ordinance Tuesday, although a number of municipalities, including Wellington, have opted not to continue paying for the program. Since 80 percent of Palm Beach County’s potable...

Two Republicans Eye New State Senate District

Two Republican candidates — Geoffrey Sommers of Boca Raton and Melanie Peterson of Wellington — are vying to be their party’s nominee for the newly drawn Florida State Senate District 25 seat. Sommers and Peterson will face off in an...

Zoners Reject McDonald’s ‘Swoosh’ Request

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on Wednesday denied an administrative appeal by McDonald’s to allow an architectural roof cap on its new location to be built in the Village Green plaza on State Road 7 just south of...

Take Part In The Great Wellington Talent Search

Calling all talent — Wellington wants to make you a local star! The village is seeking Palm Beach County residents to show off their talent for a chance to win $500 and a scholarship to attend a national talent...

St. Michael Church Completes New Building

St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wellington recently opened its long-planned new chapel, allowing some leg room for the growing congregation. The church, located at 1925 Birkdale Drive, held a dedication worship service for the newly constructed sanctuary Sunday, May...

Perfect Smile Dentistry Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Perfect Smile Dentistry is welcoming everyone to join in the festivities. VIDEO: Perfect Smile Anniversary In celebration of the milestone, the practice is hosting an evening of refreshments, food, raffles and many free giveaways on Wednesday, July...

Moratorium Stops Groves Code From Shutting Biz

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council eased enforcement of restrictions on home-based businesses Tuesday until it could amend its Uniform Land Development Code to allow activities such as that of residents Jerry and Janet Eick, who were cited for selling...

RPB Privatizes Some Landscaping In Planning For Park

Royal Palm Beach is considering hiring a private landscaping firm to maintain eight of its more passive parks and move current maintenance staff to jobs tending the new Royal Palm Beach Commons Park when it opens. The change, which was...

Officials: Palm Beach County Prepared For A Storm

Palm Beach County is one of the best prepared counties in the state for hurricane season, according to officials who gave an update about the 2012 storm season to the Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday. Assistant County Administrator for...

Homeless Man Arrested Following Stabbing In RPB

JUNE 2 — A homeless man was arrested late last Saturday night on charges of aggravated battery following an incident in the Lantern Walk community in Royal Palm Beach. According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, a...

Lt. Combs: Incidents Mask Low Crime Rate In Groves

In an update on law enforcement at the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association meeting last week, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 15 commander Lt. David Combs noted that several incidents had interrupted the normally quiet atmosphere of Loxahatchee Groves...

Wellington Keeps Focus On Eco-Friendly Policies

BY CHRIS FELKER Wellington showed off its efforts to become a more environmentally conscious and economical government as part of the “100 Cities Summit” during the fourth annual Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/Expo last month at the Palm Beach...

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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...