The outside of a Glik’s store in Columbus, Neb. It was recently announced Glik’s will open a location in Liberal, with a tentative expected opening in March. Courtesy photoELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times A new Tractor Supply store location in Liberal was recently announced and...
Liberal High School Principal Ashley Kappelmann and LHS AVID Coordinator Luz Riggs stop for a photo with other LHS AVID staff to announce Liberal High School will continue being an AVID demonstration school. The announcement came Feb. 1 and both Kappelmann and Riggs expressed excitement over the...
Brenneman Funeral home Assistant Funeral Director Charlie Maddox stops for a photo in front of the facilities sign on a windy day last week. Maddox has worked with Brenneman Funeral Home in Liberal for many years and in his time has seen many changes with the facility, including the purchase of...
By ROBERT PIERCE• Leader & Times With more than 40 years of experience, ResCare offers daily living support services and in-home care, vocational training job placement, pharmacy, rehab and behavioral health services for people of all ages and skill levels.ResCare has several locations in...
ELLY GRIMM• Leader & Times EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part two of the story recapping the events of the most recent meeting of the USD 480 school board Monday evening and will focus on discussion of teacher recruitment incentives that occurred during the meeting. Teacher recruitment has been a...
By ROBERT PIERCE• Leader & Times A structure fire affected three residences on South Roosevelt in Liberal early Wednesday morning.Liberal Fire Chief Kelly Kirk said in a press release, around 1:30 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a mobile home fire at 303 S. Roosevelt Ave. with possibly...
Representative Shannon Francis (R-Liberal) was elected as Chairman of the House Rural Caucus.The Rural Caucus is comprised of the more than 60 State Representatives with rural communities in their districts. The caucus serves to educate its FRANCIS members and urban legislators about the effects...
The 61st annual Ground Hog Supper at Lone Star Friends Church will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2. The menu will include homemade biscuits and gravy, sausage, hash browns, green beans, salads and homemade pies and cakes. Free-will offering. Come enjoy the food and fellowship.Directions...