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Wellington In The Running For World Equestrian Games

Wellington is in the running to play host to the 2018 World Equestrian Games. The village was named last week with four other communities around the world as a contender to host the event. Held every four years, the World...

Meteorologist Provides Hurricane Season Update

Members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce learned important facts about hurricanes and what to look for this hurricane season at a luncheon Wednesday, June 20 at the Wanderers Club. Meteorologist Kait Parker of WPTV NewsChannel 5 was the guest...

Wellington Robbery Suspects Sought

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office detectives are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying suspects wanted for theft after stealing a woman’s wallet Sunday, June 3 at a food store in Wellington. According to a PBSO report, the victim was shopping...

Wellington Urges Fireworks Safety This July 4

Wellington and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office are urging residents to think about safety as they make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 8,500 people in the United States...

Wellington Favors Idea For ‘Miracle League’ Field

Children with disabilities could one day have a baseball field to suit their needs in Wellington as part of the Miracle League. The Wellington Village Council directed staff Tuesday to explore fundraising options and locations for a handicapped-accessible field that...

Council Postpones Equestrian Items Until July

Decisions on two controversial items that could affect the future of Wellington’s equestrian community were postponed at Tuesday’s meeting of the Wellington Village Council. Council members were set to hear arguments concerning the commercial equestrian arena designation at the controversial...

Wellington Council OKs New Manure Rules

The Wellington Village Council voted unanimously Tuesday to implement new practices regarding the management of manure and other livestock waste. The changes will help Wellington meet federal Environmental Protection Agency water quality standards. The changes will govern how farm owners manage...

Wellington Supports Plan For More Senior Housing

ABOVE: Wellington Elder Care owners Rosa and Ricardo Gutierrez. The Wellington Village Council approved a measure Tuesday to expand senior housing facilities in the village. Wellington Elder Care, which operates an assisted-living home on Lily Court, requested that the council change its...

‘Girls Night Out’ Benefits Horses Healing Hearts

Things were jumping on a recent Thursday night at the Players Club in Wellington, as the first “Girls Night Out” event was held in the western communities. Girls Night Out, which will be held on a monthly basis, is designed...

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...

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Murder Mystery Brings Intrigue To Wellington Green

The Village of Wellington collaborated with the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, July 19 for a summertime murder...