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March 28th, 2024
Seward County Community College   At its usual monthly meeting earlier this month, the Seward County Community College trustees reviewed the independent annual audit as presented by CPA Neil Phillips of Jarrod, Gilmore, and Phillips. The audit noted SCCC “fared well for the fiscal year...

Liberal Fire Chief Kelly Kirk talks to the Liberal City Commission Tuesday evening about replacing the fire department’s records management system. L&T photo/Elly GrimmELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times   The Liberal City Commission kept things short and to the point at its most recent...

Courtesy photoELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times   More and more people are receiving their COVID-19 vaccine and recently, the State of Kansas announced a milestone with that.  Monday, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced one-third of Kansans have received at least their first dose of the...

Kansas 125th House District Representative Shannon Francis, left, talks about some legislation addressed by state lawmakers Wednesday at a legislative luncheon at the Depot sponsored by AT&T. L&T photo/Robert PierceROBERT PIERCE • Leader & Times   The Kansas Legislature recently...

Special to the Leader & Times   Although its origins are uncertain, April 20 (more commonly known as 4/20) has become synonymous with marijuana use and, in some circles, the date is a marijuana “holiday.” On Tuesday, April 20, there will likely be an increase in marijuana use. To help...

ELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times   Liberal High School will have one of its own returning to take on the position of the assistant activities director.  LHS Class of 2007 alumnus Monica Vega was announced to the position last week.  “I am thrilled to have Monica join the...

ROBERT PIERCE • Leader & Times   Like other areas of the country, residents in Meade County have been getting the vaccine for COVID-19. In Kansas, Meade County ranks higher than most with the fourth highest level per 1,000 people receiving the vaccine. The Kansas Department of Health...

Courtesy photoSpecial to the Leader & Times   Great Plains Angels for Animals is hosting a fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. Saturday at VFW Post No. 3166. The meal will be $10 per plate and includes fried chicken, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad and dessert.

Lone Star Friends Church Pastor James Tower works on a blacksmithing project. Tower recently started Forgiven Forge, which combines not only blacksmithing skills but also some ministry. Courtesy photoELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times   The art of blacksmithing has been gaining some popularity...

Some of the books available at Mason’s Lost Treasures at 518 N. Kansas Avenue. The store has a wide variety of items for people to peruse and purchase, and owners Chris and Taylor Mason said they are excited to have the store open in the community. L&T photo/Elly GrimmELLY GRIMM • Leader &...