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Special to the Leader & Times

The community is invited to celebrate Independence Day in style with this year’s 4th of July Day in the Park, taking place at Light Park beginning at 11 a.m., immediately after the annual parade.

The event promises a full day of family-friendly fun, with local vendors offering food, handmade crafts, lemonade, snow cones, and a variety of other festive treats. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, relax, and enjoy the summer atmosphere with family and friends.

ROBERT PIERCE

   • Leader & Times

Seeing a need for bilingual therapists locally, Sarahi Aguilera began her higher education journey by graduating with an associate’s degree in criminal justice in 2018 from Seward County Community College.

The next stop for Aguilera was made at Wichita State University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s in criminal justice, along with a minor in psychology.

After graduating from Wichita State, Aguilera took some time off before coming back to Southwest Kansas and working with victims of physical and sexual violence as a victim advocate at the Liberal Area Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence Services (LARC/DVS)

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is seeking public comment on a revised draft of the Kansas State Wildlife Action Plan, which serves as a blueprint for conserving Kansas’ most at-risk wildlife and habitats.

The 2025 draft updates the state’s 2015 plan, as required by Congress for continued eligibility for state wildlife grants. These grants support proactive efforts to conserve wildlife before they become more scarce and costly to protect.

Seward County Community College

Seward County Community College will add women’s wrestling as its 10th NJCAA sport, beginning competition in the 2025-26 academic year. The SCCC Board of Trustees voted to approve the addition at its monthly meeting on Monday.

Cody Cole, SCCC associate vice president of athletics, who will also coach the team, expressed excitement and enthusiasm for the upcoming season.