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A Christmas event

December 1, 2025

By LARRY DABLEMONTThe fire had burned down in the fireplace and it was a trifle warm, so I stepped out on the back porch to feel the coolness of...

December 1, 2025

By CARRIE CLASSON “Gratitude Time”We are heading into the holiday season—already.This year it seems like I have been running and racing and making...

Printed Paper Online

December 3, 2025

Property transfers

December 1, 2025

Warranty Deed, filed November 24, 2025. Mary Pierson to Ashley Wright and Kristi Yokley, STR 5-32-30 /NW/NW.Warranty Deed, filed November 24, 2025. Danny Radke and Connie...

Property transfers

November 24, 2025

Warranty Deed, filed November 17, 2025. Gregory D Ratcliff and Maria Beavers to David Eidson, Lt 9 Bl 14 Wills 4th Add to Lamar (B1-17), Lt 10 Bl 14 Wills 4th Add to Lamar...

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Barton County Shrine Club

2025 LEGAL 12-10 GC R3 Stmt-4x5

December 1, 2025

2025 LEGAL 12-10 Lamar R1 Snow-2x2

December 1, 2025

2025 LEGAL 12-10 & 17 Lamar R1-3x3

December 1, 2025

Business Spotlight to feature AOK

December 1, 2025

The Barton County Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight will feature AOK. Be sure to stop by the Wolf Building, 801 E. 12th St., Lamar, at 12 noon on Thursday, Dec. 11, to...

Lamar CB to host annual Christmas lighting contest

December 1, 2025

Lamar Community Betterment will once again be hosting the annual Lamar Community Betterment Christmas Lighting Contest. Lamar and Lamar Heights are already in the spirit of...

Lack of precipitation still apparent

December 1, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAlthough it seemed like a really warm November in 2025, in actuality the temperature was only .5 of a degree more than that of November 2024....

ALTHEA ROSE VANDEMARK

November 26, 2025

Althea Rose VanDeMark, age 71, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on November 24, 2025.Althea was born on January 1, 1954, in...

November 19, 2025

Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for David Ewers, 76, Lamar, who died November 17, 2025.www.konantzwarden.com.

Jaylin Lovan, daughter of Caleb and Caddy Lovan, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her favorite aspect of school is reading. Jaylin is active in volleyball and softball and she has a beloved dog named Lucy. Her preferred class is Social Studies and her favorite movie is Buddy the Elf.

Students of the week

December 1, 2025

Culinary Arts students from the Lamar Career and Technical Center, along with their instructor, Mrs. Pittsenbarger, addressed the Lamar R-1 School board after having prepared and served them a top notch meal prior to the meeting. The students consist of juniors and seniors from Lamar, as well as various other sending schools.

Culinary Arts students prepare top notch dinner

November 20, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratPrior to the Wednesday, Nov. 19 Lamar R-1 School Board meeting, Lamar Career and Technical Center Culinary Arts...

Winners in Mrs. Weber’s class were, left to right, Harper Needham, first place; Chandler Blanchard, second place and Kalvary Lucas, third place.

Lamar third graders recognized for outstanding poster contest

November 19, 2025

Barton County 4-H Teen Leaders would like to congratulate all the third graders from Lamar on an outstanding poster contest. This evaluation...

The Functional Fitness Class for all ages is held at the Lamar Senior Center on every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. If you have Silver Sneakers with your insurance plan this class is free or if you join the YMCA this class is included. Come and get fit with them even if you must use a chair to help. You can do it… they have all ages. Nancy Howard Adams is the instructor and they have fun.

Functional Fitness Class available for all ages

November 26, 2025

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

November 26, 2025

December 1-5MONDAY- Hamburger stew with carrots, corn, green beans and peas, dark green leafy salad with spinach, wheat roll, warm spiced pineapple,...

Photo courtesy of Britney Kent
The Learn-A-Do 4-H Club rode in the sleigh with The Grinch during the Barton County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade held Friday evening, Nov. 21.

Learn-A-Do 4-H Club

November 25, 2025

By Ellie StrattonThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met on November 9, at 3 p.m., in Oakton Church. At this meeting we shared some final ideas and changes for...

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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
The Lockwood Tigers amazing stretch came to an end Saturday with a 62-58 loss to Archie in the 8-man state quarterfinal. The Tigers finished their season 11-1. Here Sean Contreras breaks off a long run early in the contest. Contreras had a big game for the Tigers. Look for coverage of the contest and the Tigers season in an upcoming issue of the Democrat.

Lockwood Tigers finish season at 11-1

November 26, 2025

Photo by Terry Redman
Tiger junior center No. 58 Rustin Forst blocks as junior running back No. 6 Terren Williams follows No. 82 junior Brady Gire through the line for good yardage in the Tigers season ending loss to Liberty. The Tigers finished the season with an 8-4 record.

Tigers dealt season ending loss

November 24, 2025

Lamar Democrat/Payton Morrow
Lockwood senior Miles Neely pressures Liberal quarterback Elam Beaman during the Tigers district title victory over the Bulldogs Friday night. Lockwood advances to the state quarterfinal where they will square off with Archie.

Undefeated Lockwood claims district title

November 21, 2025

By CHRIS MORROWLOCKWOOD- A 69-16 victory by the Lockwood Tigers over Liberal Friday night secured the 8-man District 1 title and propels the...

Terry Redman's Pictures

Photo by Terry Redman
Tiger junior center No. 58 Rustin Forst blocks as junior running back No. 6 Terren Williams follows No. 82 junior Brady Gire through the line for good yardage in the Tigers season ending loss to Liberty. The Tigers finished the season with an 8-4 record.

Tigers dealt season ending loss

November 24, 2025

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