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Wellington

Lacouture, Refowich To Lead PBCHS Graduating Class

Palm Beach Central High School will hold its graduation ceremony at the South Florida Fairgrounds at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 26. Leading the way for the Class of 2016 will be valedictorian Marie Chantal Lacouture and salutatorian Alexander...

Wellington Landings Program Puts Focus On Technology

When Wellington Landings Middle School Principal Blake Bennett noticed that many of her students were not as technologically savvy as others, and with technology skills becoming in ever-higher demand, she sought a way to help. The result? The school’s Pre-Business...

WHS Fire Academy Graduates First Class Of Cadets

Wellington High School’s Fire Science Academy held its first graduation ceremony on Friday, May 13, honoring seven pioneering students leading the way for many more to follow. “Welcome to the first of what we know will be many annual events...

Wellington Council Honors Former Vice Mayor John Greene

The Wellington Village Council thanked former Vice Mayor John Greene last week for his four years of service on the council. He was honored as an advocate for education, crime prevention, fiscal responsibility, job creation and greater transparency in...

Wellington Council Awards Contract For Hawthorne Park

The Wellington Village Council awarded a contract Tuesday to JMW Construction for $84,000 to make initial improvements at Hawthorne Park. Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes said that this is the first phase of improvements at the new park, located at...

WHS Valedictorian, Salutatorian Ready For Graduation

Wellington High School seniors will cross the South Florida Fairgrounds stage at their graduation ceremony set for Wednesday, May 25 at 4 p.m. led by valedictorian Davy Yue and salutatorian Kelly Cuthbertson. “Having worked so hard for the last four...

Wellington Receives Clean Audit For The Last Fiscal Year

The Village of Wellington received a clean audit for fiscal year 2015, with no comments from its independent auditor. The results of the audit were presented at Tuesday’s meeting of the Wellington Village Council. The report was the first in...

‘The Wizard Of Oz’ Ballet On Stage

The Wellington Ballet Theatre presented The Wizard of Oz on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 at Wellington High School Theater with artistic direction by Rocky Duvall and ballet direction and choreography by Melissa Waters. For information about...

Broncos Football Shows Progress In Spring Training

BY GENE NARDI The Palm Beach Central High School football team recently began its spring training. The Florida High School Athletic Association allows Florida high schools 20 days of spring practice, including a spring game. The brief spring season gives...

Wellington Council Extends Village Attorney’s Contract

The Wellington Village Council last week extended Village Attorney Laurie Cohen’s contract by one year at the recommendation of Vice Mayor John McGovern, who had negotiated the contract. At the April 26 meeting, McGovern recommended a one-year extension with few...

Eagle Scout Project Helps Military Service Members

When it comes to Eagle Scout projects, there are plenty of options, but 14-year-old Justin Sterling knew exactly what he wanted to do. “I wanted to show how we care for the military because sometimes the military doesn’t get items...

Wellington Seniors Spring Fling Dance

The Wellington Seniors Club held its annual Spring Fling Dinner Dance on Friday, April 29 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. The evening included a surprise when Wellington Seniors Club President Jerry Springer’s birthday was celebrated by the secret...

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Fourth Of July Brings Fun & Fireworks To Wellington

The Village of Wellington held its annual Fourth of July holiday celebration on Friday, July 4 at Village Park....