A three-vehicle collision near Optima, Okla., left a minivan in shambles. The wreck occured Monday afternoon. The driver of the Ford Windstar was Diego Batholome. He pulled in front of a semi and grain truck. No one injured in the crash. Photo Submitted by Steve Armbruster. Photo by Connie Whiteley
Rash of crashes keep police busy
A string of car accidents occurred in recent days involving area residents resulting in three fatalities. Jul 28, 2010, 15:33
Monday the Seward County Commission expressed desire to stick to their May 3 decision to move a juvenile probation program into the courthouse despite an on-going three month battle questioning the commission's judgement.
The Martwick family will welcome JaiLi Rose as their daughter this Fall. Photo Submitted
Many couples delay starting a family until they feel financially secure. Darwin “Marty” and Melissa Martwick of Liberal took a radically different approach: in order to fund the adoption of their daughter, they sold their house. Jul 28, 2010, 15:17
Hannah Legleiter hands a plaque to 36 year employee Johnnie Love Saturday evening. Love has worked at Good Samaritan Society of Liberal since November 1973. Love was one of 25 employees to he honored. Photo by Laura Eastes
Saturday night was all about the employees of Good Samaritan Society of Liberal.
The evening was dedicated to honor 25 members of the Good Samaritan staff for their long-time commitment and service to the senior care facility. Jul 28, 2010, 15:07
City of Liberal sanitation worker removes tree limbs from an area of the city last Thursday. The sanitation department offers many programs and services to help the community keep Liberal clean. Photo by Connie Whiteley
It takes a lot of passion to haul the trash out of Liberal.
The City of Liberal Department of Sanitation workers likes to keep Liberal clean, said Frank Holman, solid waste and recycle director. Jul 28, 2010, 14:59
Liberal Police Department officers responded to a surprise training drill Friday morning. The officers sweep the hallway looking for shooters. Photo by Connie Whiteley
Emergency responders drill for worst case scenario
Students screamed in pain. Twenty-two people, including two dead, were victims of two shooters Friday at the Seward County Community College/Area Technical School's Student Living Center. Thankfully, the incident was a drill.
The Liberal Police Department took part in a surprise emergency training disaster drill Friday morning.
