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Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI had the pleasure last Wednesday of having lunch with oldest grandson Kobyn. He had several places to choose from...

By CARRIE CLASSON“On the Shoreline”I spent last week with my parents, which is always fun.My father has been having trouble with his legs and tasks...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed May 26, 2026. Gregory D Braker and Wendy S Braker to Isaac Braker, STR 16-33-32 /S/NW.Warranty Deed, filed May 27, 2026. Sheri Ann Dattola, Paul Daniel...

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...

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Sheep and Goat Field Day to highlight grazing

“Forage and grazing management are essential to any sheep and goat operation,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension livestock field specialist. In collaboration with Lincoln...

Time to pull samples for Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest

SPRINGFIELD,- Now that hay season has begun, it’s a good time to make plans to pull samples from your best hay for the Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest, says University of...

Photo of the house taken in 1905 right before Simon and Elizabeth purchased it.

The Finley House

By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyMy series on historic homes in Lamar continues with a beautiful house that was located just off the...

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...

On a wet Friday in April, Liberal Elementary School students met with authors and illustrators, Izzy B and Ben Askew. The pirates were promoting their book, “The Mighty McKraken”, which was a 2025-2026 Missouri Association of School Librarians - Show Me Reader Award nominee. The students learned a lot about puppets and the writing process including editing, editing and re-editing during the visit.

Liberal students meet with author and illustrator

Liberal third graders take educational field trip

LIBERAL- May 6 was a special day for the third grade students in Mrs. Harrison’s class at Liberal Elementary School. They were taking an...

University of Missouri 2026 Spring Dean’s List

COLUMBIA, Mo.- The 2026 Spring Dean’s List has been released by the University of Missouri.Students from Lamar that were named to the list include Avery Elizabeth Bennett;...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

May 8-12MONDAY- Cook’s choice, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Tater tot casserole, corn, dark green leafy salad, rosie applesauce, garlic roll, coffee/tea/milk.WEDNESDAY- Chef...

Marriage license application

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Alexander Charles Diem, 44, Lamar and Amber Dawn Jay, 30, Lamar.

The Learn-A-Do 4-H Club at Tractor Supply in Lamar with their petting zoo.

Learn-A-Do 4-H Club

By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club had a busy few weeks, so there is a lot to talk about. On April 27 Tractor Supply invited us to have a...

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Barton County Shrine Club

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Elam Beaman (No. 8) on the Blue Team.

Liberal players chosen for Missouri Coaches 8-Man All Star game

Three senior Liberal Bulldog football players were honored to be chosen for the Missouri Coaches 8-Man All-Star Football game, held Saturday May...

Area athletes make their mark at state

JEFFERSON CITY- Area track and field athletes turned in memorable performances on the biggest stage in Missouri’s state capital.Track and field athletes across the area...

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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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