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Tails of a Funny Farmer

By NADINE PATTISONThe woes of being a Funny Farmer.I usually emphasize the reward part of being a funny farmer, the happy moments where I get goat...

By CARRIE CLASSON“An Empty Space”This week was spent with the familiar sensation that I have no idea what I am doing.I just started rehearsals for...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 14, 2025. John D Nuding and Laurie E Nuding to Benjamin Martin and Kaylene Martin, STR 4-33-29 /E/NE, Lt 1-2.Warranty Deed, filed April 14, 2025....

Barton County Shrine Club

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2025: 4-30,5-7,14,21 Lehman Notice

NOTICETo all persons interested in the estate of Mary Jane Lehman, decedent. The undersigned Kristina Crockett is acting as Trustee under a trust, the terms of which...

2025 LEGAL 4-23 & 30 Lamar School Mason-2x5

2025 LEGAL 4-23 & 30 Lamar School Build-2x5

Produce high quality hay to reduce cattle supplementation

"Hay harvest is approaching, and producing high-quality hay reduces cattle supplementation," says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis. Davis will cover...

George Crenshaw.

George Crewnshaw: From orphan to millionaire

By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyLamar has had its fair share of famous people. Most you have heard of, but others you have not. George...

Invitation for area artists

Dade County ArtConnect invites artists from all of southwest Missouri to participate in a juried art show with cash prizes during the Buffalo Days Celebration. The theme of...

Patsy Morgan, age 82, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in the comfort of her home.Patsy was born October 20, 1942, in...

CLAY EDWARD VANGILDER

Clay Edward VanGilder, 65, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Sunday morning, April 20, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 24, 1959, in Lamar,...

CHERYL (CAIN) ALDERSON

Cheryl (Cain) Alderson, 77, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, peacefully went to heaven on April 8, 2025. Cheryl was a cherished sister and aunt, with a...

Kimmie Reeder, daughter of Ethanna Hall and Kevin Metcalf, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Kimmie likes to ride horses and play volleyball and play with her dog. She has a sister and brother. She has nine horses and two dogs.

Students of the week

Lamar R-1 School Board members Jeremy Fowler, left and Nate Eddie, were sworn in by board secretary Claire Plank during the school board meeting held April 16.

Lamar R-1 School Board approves RFQs on East Primary projects

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the unanimous adoption of the Lamar R-1 School consent agenda on Wednesday, April 16, a motion was made...

Kirston Burkhart, daughter of Michael and Heather Kohler, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Kirston’s favorite subject is Science. She likes to sing in her spare time. She has two dogs and two cats.

Students of the week

70’s dance mixer

The annual dance of the Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held April 26 in the Monett building’s gym, was...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

April 28 – May 2MONDAY- Salisbury steak with caramelized onions, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, tropical fruit, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Taco burger,...

Joplin Little Theatre presents Absurd Person Singular

JOPLIN- Joplin Little Theatre has announced its next production, Absurd Person Singular, by Alan Ayckbourn. Absurd Person Singular is presented by arrangement with Concord...

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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Jasper's Chloe Storm fires a pitch during a recent tournament at Joplin.

Jasper participates in Joplin tournament

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lamar's Ryder Friend (left) and David Dunham take part in the 800 meter run during the Lamar Rotary Invitational Track and Field Meet last week. Look for results of the meet in next week's Democrat.

Lamar Rotary Invitational

Letter to editor

Dear Editor:Just wanted to give a shout out to all the crews who helped clean up and restore power after the storm. Thanks for the hard work and long hours. And to those of...

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