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ROBERT PIERCE

   • Leader & Times

Drivers of three vehicles avoided injuries in an accident Wednesday afternoon in west Liberal.

The Liberal Police Department reported shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday, offers and emergency personnel responded to a non-injury accident at the intersection of West Pancake Boulevard and South Pershing Avenue.

“Through investigation, officers determined a gray 2018 Buick Enclave was traveling west on Pancake Boulevard, when a black 2015 Chevrolet Malibu ran the red light, causing the Buick to strike the Chevrolet,” the LPD release said. “After the initial collision, the Chevrolet then struck a gray 2016 Mercedes C-Class.”

The release said no injuries were reported.

“The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu was issued citations for running a red light and driving without a license or expired license,” the release said. “Due to extensive damage, both the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Malibu were towed from the scene.”

ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

Food insecurity continues to be a major issue for many families, and Southwest Medical Center is looking to help with that this holiday season.

SWMC is collecting nonperishable food items to support local families in need this season with a food drive. Donations will be taken through Dec. 5 in the SWMC Main Lobby, and suggested donations include canned vegetables and fruits, pasta, rice and grains, peanut butter and other canned protein, cereal, instant meals, bottled water and juice, and other non-perishable food items. 

SWMC Marketing Director Janeth Vazquez said it was a rather easy decision to join other community efforts.

ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

The Christmas holidays are right around the corner, and next week, a pair of local entities will be teaming up to help make things brighter for local children.

KSCB-The Legend and the Knights of Columbus are teaming up for a 5K run/walk that will be taking place Saturday, Dec. 6 at Blue Bonnet Park. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., with everything officially starting at 10:30 a.m., and the entry fee is a toy for the Knights' Toys For Tots campaign.

Coordinator Joe Denoyer said the inspiration for the event came rather quickly.

ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

Those looking to fellowship and help kick off the Christmas season will soon have just that opportunity.

South Church of God will be presenting its Christmas show, titled 'All Came to the Manger' for three shows – Wednesday, Dec. 3, Thursday, Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 5. Doors will open at 5:30 each evening, with the show starting at 6 p.m., and all shows will be at South Church of God at 635 N. Washington Ave. Tickets are available first come, first served at the Leader & Times office at 16 S. Kansas Ave. The menu will be pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrot salad, dinner rolls and chocolate cake with cherries.

Director Carolyn Granite said the show has been worked on since earlier this fall.