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Metzger’s Mutterings

September 9, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratDo I ever feel like the graphic that is used with this column! The last several weeks have been just a little busy...

September 9, 2026

By JEN KIRBYThis week I wanted to share an article out of the vault from last October. We have attitudes about a million things, big and small in...

Printed Paper Online

September 9, 2026

Property transfers

September 8, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed August 31, 2026. Kimberly J Dermott and Joel E Dermott to Benjamin Beard and Tiffany Beard, STR 13-32-33.Warranty Deed, filed August 31, 2026. Rebekah...

Property transfers

September 1, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed August 24, 2026. Bradley R Burnett, Leisha Caye Burnett, Leianne Whittle Saclemente, John Sanclemente, John Andrew Whittle and Cara W Whittle to Eddie...

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2026: 9-16,23,30,10-7 Felkner Letters Granted

September 4, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate ofEVERETT FOREST FELKNER IIIDeceased.Estate Number: 26B4-PR00039 NOTICE OF LETTERS...

2026: 9-9,16,23,30 Fowler Letters Granted

September 1, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of VICKIE M. FOWLER.Deceased.Estate No. 26B4-PR00018NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTEDTo all persons...

2026: 9-9,16,23,30 Wise Trustee's Sale

August 28, 2026

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEA default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Kristin Wise dated 9/30/2024 and recorded on 10/1/2024 in Book 2024...

Lamar Cruise Night to present evening of fun

September 9, 2026

Lamar Cruise Night will present an evening of “Food, Fun & Live Music”, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Barton County Memorial Park, 2nd and Gulf, in...

Paper to be late this week

September 9, 2026

Due to the holidays and the delivery of labels, the Lamar Democrat will not be mailed out until at least Thursday of this week. We apologize for any inconvenience and will...

Industrial Development Authority announces hiring of new executive...

September 8, 2026

BARTON COUNTY- The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) of Barton County is pleased to announce the hiring of Rebekah Johnson as its new executive director, effective...

September 8, 2026

Services were held at 11 a.m. September 7, at Living Hope Nazarene Church for Denzel Gordon, who died September 2, 2026.www.konantzwarden.com

VENETTA RUTH BANWART

September 1, 2026

Venetta Ruth Banwart passed away on August 29, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 46. She was born on August 19, 1980 to Alfred Lee and...

Barton County Retired Educators resume monthly meetings

September 4, 2026

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Barton County Retired Educators resumed its monthly meetings every first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m., in the First...

Title 1 Grandparent's Night at Golden City

September 1, 2026

Title 1 Family Game Night at Golden City Elementary School will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. A free dinner of hot dogs, chips, cookies and water/soda,...

Congratulations to Liberal R-II School District's August Employee of the Month Angela Daniels: Transportation Coordinator/Elementary Cashier.

Daniels named Liberal R-II August Employee of the Month

August 31, 2026

LIBERAL- Angela Daniels, transportation coordinator and elementary cashier at Liberal R-II School District, has been recognized as the August...

Marriage license applications

September 8, 2026

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Doug Allen Braker, 26, Jasper and Danielle Mari Luthi, 22, Lamar.Kent...

Lamar Lions Club to serve breakfast on September 26

September 8, 2026

The Lamar Lions Club will serve a breakfast of pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrambled eggs and biscuits and gravy for a free will donation. The breakfast will be held...

Detweiler Farm to hold Fall Festval

September 8, 2026

Join Detweiler Farm for their “Fall Festival” on Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The farm is located at 489 W. Hwy. V, in Lamar. Their phone number is...

Barton County Shrine Club

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Photo by Terry Redman
Members of the Lamar Tiger fourth grade team played Webb City in their opening game on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Thomas M. O’Sullivan Stadium. Unfortunately it didn’t go Lamar’s way, as they lost to Webb City Red 30-0. Members of the team include No. 2 Grayson Litner, No. 3 Conway Gastel, No. 4 Cam VanGilder, No. 5 Bubba Taylor, No. 8 Kolt Lockwood, No. 10 Gus Choate, No. 12 Silas Griffith, No. 14 Sigurd Journot, No. 15 Thatcher Landes, No. 18 Ryker Howerth, No. 19 Darien Regier, No. 20 Justus Brooks, No. 21 Maverick Powell, No. 26 T’Lenn Gripka, No. 30 Hunter Harris, No. 41 AJ Asemka, No. 48 Clayton Eaves, No. 50 Jayden Miller, No. 52 Jayson Gardner, No. 67 J.B. Eaves and No. 80 Irwn Beaumont. Fourth grade coaches include A.J. Eaves, Tyler Grip, Kaleb Miller, Bryce Lockwood and Austin Chote.

Lamar Youth Tigers face off again Webb City in opening games

September 8, 2026

Photo by Terry Redman
The Tiger running backs had a good night rushing the ball as the Tiger linemen owned the trenches. Here No. 6 Senior Terren Williams follows No. 18 Junior Clayton Powell and No. 53 Senior Troy Onstott around the edge to pick up good yardage. The Tigers defeated the Indians 20-12 to improve to 2-0 overall.

Tigers defeat Seneca 20-12

September 8, 2026

Liberal continues to roll

September 3, 2026

The Liberal Lady Bulldogs participated in the Uniontown Eagles Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 29. Their first game was against the Ft....

Terry Redman's Pictures

Photo by Terry Redman
Members of the Lamar Tiger fourth grade team played Webb City in their opening game on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Thomas M. O’Sullivan Stadium. Unfortunately it didn’t go Lamar’s way, as they lost to Webb City Red 30-0. Members of the team include No. 2 Grayson Litner, No. 3 Conway Gastel, No. 4 Cam VanGilder, No. 5 Bubba Taylor, No. 8 Kolt Lockwood, No. 10 Gus Choate, No. 12 Silas Griffith, No. 14 Sigurd Journot, No. 15 Thatcher Landes, No. 18 Ryker Howerth, No. 19 Darien Regier, No. 20 Justus Brooks, No. 21 Maverick Powell, No. 26 T’Lenn Gripka, No. 30 Hunter Harris, No. 41 AJ Asemka, No. 48 Clayton Eaves, No. 50 Jayden Miller, No. 52 Jayson Gardner, No. 67 J.B. Eaves and No. 80 Irwn Beaumont. Fourth grade coaches include A.J. Eaves, Tyler Grip, Kaleb Miller, Bryce Lockwood and Austin Chote.

Lamar Youth Tigers face off again Webb City in opening games

September 8, 2026

Photos by Terry Redman Photography
No. 5 junior Brayden Wolfe returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown in the Tigers 49-13 victory over Aurora. No. 10 sophomore Brady Reaves and No. 40 senior Dominic Gordon block on the play. The Tigers will host Seneca on Friday night.

Lamar scores 49-13 victory over Aurora

September 1, 2026

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