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Pork rinds and blackberries

By LARRY DABLEMONT There have been many innovations since the use of the first fishing lures, including the advent of the many varieties of...

By CARRIE CLASSON“Raspberry Time”As far as I know, most of my people were farmers. On both my parents’ sides, my Scandinavian ancestors came across...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed June 22, 2026. Rodney E Ayers and Terisa J Ayers to Thomas W Ayers and Katelyn Ayers, STR 30-33-31 //SW.Warranty Deed, filed June 23, 2026. Ronald A...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed June 17, 2026. Jimmie D Yockey and Julia A Yockey to Jimmie Dalton Yockey Trustee, Julia Ann Yockey Trustee, Jimmie Dalton Yockey Living Trust DTD...

Barton County Shrine Club

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2026 LEGAL 7-8 & 15 Conexon Proposal-2x3

2026: 7-1,8,15,22 Ashworth Service by Publication (2)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIJUVENILE DIVISIONIn Re the Adoption of:M.H.B., Female Age 13JOHN FRANCIS CLINE andMARY KATHRYN CLINE,Petitioners,vs.STEPHEN...

2026: 7-1,8,15,22 Ashworth Service by Publication (1)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIJUVENILE DIVISIONIn Re the Adoption of:K.M.B., Female Age 14JOHN FRANCIS CLINE andMARY KATHRYN CLINE, Petitioners vs.STEPHEN...

Photo by James Epple
The annual fireworks show that is put on by Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center’s facility on 1st St., in Lamar, was spectacular, as usual. The event was held Wednesday, July 1, with many residents, guests and members of the community enjoying the show. Prior to the fireworks, Truman offered free hot dogs and chips. Also available was a local food truck, Not Ya Mommas Waffles & Lemonade and snow cones by Hospice Compassus. DJ services were provided by Landon Myers. This is an event that both residents and community members look forward to yearly. Anyone wishing to make a donation for next year’s show, let them know. I’m sure they would appreciate the help.

Truman Healthcare holds annual fireworks show

A wet June slides into a hot July

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratIn comparing the weather between June of 2025 and June of 2026, there were many similarities. As far as maximum air temperatures, the total...

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A retirement celebration was held Tuesday afternoon, July 31, for longtime Barton County Health Department employee Kelly White. Kelly has served the health department in many capacities over her 32 years of service and she was shown sincere appreciation by all of her co-workers.

White retires from Barton County Health Department

Longtime dedicated employee of the Barton County Health Department, Kelly White, received accolades and gifts of love shown by coworkers at a...

Allen Brooks died June 30, 2026. A memorial will be held on 7/3/26, 2 p.m., at Konantz Warden Funeral Home.www.konantzwarden.com.

ESTHER JANE “JEANNIE” KOEHN

Esther Jane "Jeannie' Koehn, age 85, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri.Jeannie was born June 28, 1940, in...

Wichita State University releases Dean’s Honor Roll

WICHITA, Kan.- Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3,650 students who were on the WSU Dean's Honor Roll for spring 2026.To be included on the...

Wilson receives degree from Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA- Lane Wilson of Lamar, Mo. has earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.Wilson was among 7,129...

Compass Academy Network holds graduations

JOPLIN- Compass Academy Network (CAN) hosted its public graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 26 at seven of its locations including Pittsburg, Kan.; Altamont, Kan..;...

Photo by James Epple
The annual fireworks show that is put on by Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center’s facility on 1st St., in Lamar, was spectacular, as usual. The event was held Wednesday, July 1, with many residents, guests and members of the community enjoying the show. Prior to the fireworks, Truman offered free hot dogs and chips. Also available was a local food truck, Not Ya Mommas Waffles & Lemonade and snow cones by Hospice Compassus. DJ services were provided by Landon Myers. This is an event that both residents and community members look forward to yearly. Anyone wishing to make a donation for next year’s show, let them know. I’m sure they would appreciate the help.

Truman Healthcare holds annual fireworks show

On Sunday, June 28, the Christian Church of Liberal hosted its 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social, providing fellowship to the community. Austin Potthast of Ash Hollow Farms used his churning skills to provide the best ice cream. It was a great celebration of the country’s 250th birthday.

Christian Church of Iantha holds ice cream social

Flag retirement ceremony properly retires 170 flags

LIBERAL- The Annual Flag Retirement, sponsored by Liberal Area Civic Group, was held Saturday evening, June 13, under the pavilion in the South...

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Two Lady Bulldogs play travel ball

Ava Garrett and Eisley Beaman played in the Branson 16U Softball Tournament over the last weekend. Garrett plays for FFS 918 Peper 16U and Beaman...

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