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ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

The need for more housing in rural parts of the U.S. has been a hot topic for a while, and recently, some legislation was introduced to help with just that.

Last Thursday, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced legislation to address the national housing shortage and make it easier for rural workers to live in the communities they serve.

ROBERT PIERCE

   • Leader & Times

The City of Liberal’s Treatment Court program saw its latest graduate recently.

Isaac Gonzales received his certificate for completing the program, a program Treatment Court leader Kim Clinkingbeard said is continually supported by the community.

“We’ve had many generous donations from individuals in our community and local foundations, and that’s to ensure this program continues to thrive in our community,” she said. “We have truly been blessed.”

ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

City of Liberal staff has been working on projects to help improve the quality of life throughout the community and recently, one of those projects was finished.

Splash pad projects at McCray Park and Mahuron Park had soft openings last weekend, and Liberal City Manager Rusty Varnado and Special Projects Manager Steve Carroll said they are pleased with the outcome.

ROBERT PIERCE

   • Leader & Times

The Guymon Police Department has been made aware of individuals spoofing the police department phone number and stating they are with the GPD.

“They will state there is a warrant out for your arrest, and you need to send money in order to take care of the warrant,” a post on GPD’s Facebook page said.

Guymon PD reminds everyone the department will never call and ask for money over the phone.

“If you receive a suspicious phone call from our (580) 338-6525 number, please ask for a name and badge number from the individual, and contact the police department to confirm,” the post said.