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‘That’ Liberal Band fish fry to take place Feb. 7

ELLY GRIMM

• Leader & Times

Those looking to support local young musicians will soon have just that opportunity.

The annual 'That' Liberal Band Fish Fry will be Friday, Feb. 7 at the Seward County Activity Center, with dinner being served from 5 to 7:30 p.m., and takeout and dine-in options will be available for people. The menu will include fried fish, fried chicken, hush puppies, veggies and a wide variety of other sides, and there will be multiple desserts for sale. Tickets are $10 apiece and can be purchased from any band student, or at the door that evening.

City commission to reorganize, discuss Air Products expansion

ELLY GRIMM

• Leader & Times

Some new faces could be in charge of the Liberal City Commission after the commission’s next meeting this evening starting at 5:30. This evening’s meeting will be in the commission chambers at the Liberal Recreation Center at 950 S. Grant Ave.

After the election of mayor and vice mayor, the commission will begin the evening’s new business with discussion of a purchase and sale agreement with Air Products.

Former NFL player, motivational speaker Gammon coming to Liberal Jan. 21

ROBERT PIERCE

• Leader & Times

With each new year comes hope for new beginnings, and that is no different for 2025.

With that in mind, members of the Liberal community will be attending an event designed to bring them that renewed sense of hope later this month.

The event, presented by Seward County Broadcasting, will take place Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Seward County Ag Building and will feature motivational speaker Kendall Gammon.