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Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee was scheduled to have a game last Thursday at 7:30 p.m. In fact, all the rest of her games are...

By CARRIE CLASSON “A Mother Who Reads” “I had a mother who read to me Sagas of pirates who scoured the sea, Cutlasses clenched in their yellow...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed May 18, 2026. Michael Shon Anderson to Lebi Gerson Mejia Sr., Lt 7 Bl 37 Parrys 3rd Add to Lamar (B37-42).Warranty Deed, filed May 19, 2026. Brandon...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed May 11, 2026. Cynthia Hininger to Christy Seaton, Lt 34 College Hill Add to Lamar (L1-305), Lt 36 College Hill Add to Lamar (L1-305), Lt 38 College...

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2026 LEGAL 5-27 Greenfield Cemetery-3x4

2026 LEGAL 6-17 & 7-1 BC Equalization-3x2

Lamar High School releases spring honor roll

The Spring 2026 Honor Roll has been released by Lamar High School.High Honor RollSENIORS- Henry Rian Ball, Kileigh Shyanne Ball, Chase Ivan Bennett, Meadow Ann Bingaman,...

Cattle fly and tick control more important than ever

STOCKTON- “Fly and tick control is important to reduce the spread of diseases that negatively impact cattle operation’s productivity,” says MU Extension Livestock Field...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Despite the recent rain and wind, Monday, May 25 was a beautiful day as Memorial Day Services were held at the Barton County Memorial Park at 10:30 a.m. Members of VFW Post 3691 and the American Legion Post 209 participated in the ceremony. At the beginning of the service all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by prayer. VFW Post Commander Iver Johnson welcomed the large group that attended the services, recognizing the ultimate sacrifice that was made by the fallen soldiers, noting the day was a day of grief and celebration. Members then took part in the ceremony by placing designated wreaths and flowers in remembrance of their comrades in arm that gave their all for their country. Following a gun salute, the haunting playing of Taps closed out the service. Much of the crowd remained following the service, as they took the opportunity to view the many features of the Memorial Park.

Memorial Day Service held at Memorial Park

ROBERT NEAL BARTLETT

Robert “Neal” Bartlett, age 84, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away May 13, 2026.Neal was born October 25, 1941, in Carthage, Missouri, to Clyde...

GILES “JUNIOR” HAMMONS

Giles “Junior” Hammons, age 94, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away May 19, 2026, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.Junior was...

SAM DENNIS DAVIS

Sam Dennis Davis, age 76, of Alvarado, Texas formerly of Lamar, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2026, Good Friday, from complications during a...

Lamar High School releases spring honor roll

The Spring 2026 Honor Roll has been released by Lamar High School.High Honor RollSENIORS- Henry Rian Ball, Kileigh Shyanne Ball, Chase Ivan Bennett, Meadow Ann Bingaman,...

Members of the archery program, along with their instructors, Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Weber, spoke to the Lamar R-1 School Board on Wednesday evening, May 20, regarding the success of the program.

Lamar R-1 Summer School off to good start

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAt the opening of the Lamar R-1 School Board meeting held Wednesday evening, May 20, archery students, along with...

Lamar seniors recognized at awards assembly

The Lamar Senior Awards Assembly for the Class of 2026 was held Thursday, May 14, at the Lamar High School gym. Over $153,000 in local scholarships were awarded to...

Marriage license applications

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Patrick Lee Smart, 40, Lamar and Kami Rose Frieden, 30, Lamar.Frank Edward...

Limitless Women’s Conference coming to Thiebaud

The Limitless Women’s Conference for 2026 will be held on Saturday, July 11, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. The event, hosted by Limitless Life, LLC, is free to all...

Super Summer Cruise set for June 5

Lamar Cruise Night will hold its Super Summer Cruise on Friday, June 5, 5 p.m., on the square.Award categories include Top 5 Car, Top 5 Truck and Best of Show. There will...

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Stanfield - Liberal's only male pole vaulter

Aaron Stanfield began pole vaulting in eighth grade. He has worked his way through to his senior year with an eye on going to the state track meet....

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Two successful relays at Class 1 State Track Meet

Liberal Bulldogs qualified, not just one, but two relays for the State Track Meet in Jefferson City on May 22-23. The 4x100m and the 4x200m relays...

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Barton – making the family proud

Photos by Catherine WilliamsAlly Barton qualified for three events at the State Track Meet - 400m Dash, 800m Run and 1600m Run. Friday, May 22,...

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