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The Town-Crier
Published August 21PBSC Brings Fast-Track Medical Assisting Program To Lox Groves
Palm Beach State College is bringing a fast track to a high-demand healthcare career to the western communities of Palm Beach County. The college’s medical assisting program at the Loxahatchee Groves campus offers hands-on training, industry-recognized certification opportunities…
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Published August 21RPB’s Scroggins Graduates From U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Stephen Andrew Scroggins of Royal Palm Beach recently graduated from the prestigious United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. Scroggins earned a bachelor’s of science degree and a commission in the U.S. Armed Forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine…
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Published August 21PBC Legislative Affairs Director Adopts Dog From County Shelter
A recent tour of the Palm Beach County Public Safety Department’s Animal Care and Control Division (PSDACC) turned into a life-changing day for one deserving dog. Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs Director Alessandro Marchesani recently visited for a behind-the-scenes tour of…
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Published August 21Apply Now For PBC Family Wealth Protection Project
In partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, Palm Beach County is offering free legal services to eligible homeowners through the Heirs’ Property Family Wealth Protection Project. The program helps families protect and preserve homeownership by providing assistance…
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Published August 21Dreyfoos Alum And Teacher Ryan Toth Designs New Cafeteria Mural
The Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts has unveiled a new mural designed by 1998 visual arts alumnus and current visual arts teacher Ryan Toth. The large-scale installation, titled “The Magic Starts Here,” spans the entire cafeteria and was painted throughout the summer of…
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Published August 21Palm Beach County Clerk’s Office Awards $4,500 In Scholarships
Three local students will start their school year with a $1,500 college scholarship, thanks to generous donations from Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller employees. This year’s winners are Georgeia Mareska of Wellington, a graduate of Wellington High…
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Published August 21Pace Palm Beach Graduation Marks Major Step Forward For Students
The Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach recently celebrated a milestone of resilience, perseverance and new beginnings during its annual graduation ceremony, honoring graduates Zion and Delilah, who earned their high school diplomas at Palm Beach County’s only gender-responsive,…
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Published August 21Feeding South Florida Will Host Annual Outrun Hunger 5K Sept. 19
Feeding South Florida, the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida, will host its annual Outrun Hunger 5K in Palm Beach County in celebration of Hunger Action Month on Saturday, Sept. 19. Every registration helps provide 120 meals for individuals and families facing…
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Published August 21Dragons Academy Opens Four New Facilities Following Successful Launch Year
Dragons Academy, a fully accredited private school offering the highest accredited curriculum in the United States through transformative programs focused on nurturing each student through one-to-one, strengths-based learning, will soon open four new facilities across the United…
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Published August 21Kashyap Tanguturi Named To Dean’s List
Kashyap Tanguturi of Royal Palm Beach was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Tanguturi is enrolled in the university’s Olin Business School. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the Olin Business School, students must earn a…
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Published August 21Grant Money Helps Wellington Complete Tree-Planting Project
The Village of Wellington recently completed a tree-planting project with $50,000 from the Urban and Community Forestry grant program. The project’s main objective was to replace the trees lost during recent hurricanes, supporting the restoration of the community’s vital green…
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Published August 21Town-Crier Digital Issue For August 21, 2026
Click here to read the Town-Crier Digital Issue for August 21, 2026. LEAD STORIES: McGovern Takes School Board Seat With Big Win… Baxter, Waldron Headed To General Election In Race For County Commission District 6… Wellington Council Finalizes Assessment Hikes For Solid Waste And…