Lamar Democrat

October 12, 2026

By CARRIE CLASSON“The Same and Different”Traveling to San Miguel is always a little tumultuous.My husband Peter and I spend a part of every fall...

My back porch and a gift from nature.

Seventy-nine years ago today

October 12, 2026

By LARRY DABLEMONTThis Sunday morning I am sitting on my back porch watching the birds and squirrels around the feeders. It is so dry that the...

Printed Paper Online

October 14, 2026

What matters most

October 9, 2026

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchThe summer quickly moves before our eyes and we approach the fall season. Schools open for the...

Property transfers

October 5, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed September 29, 2026. Sure Home Buyers LLC to Larry K Smith and Kylin A Smith, Lt 26 Bl 2 J T Browns 2nd Add to Lamar (B2).Warranty Deed, filed September...

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2026: 10-21,28,11-4,11 Shomin Letters Granted

October 14, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of LINDA L. SHOMIN, Deceased. Estate No. 26B4_PR00055NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTEDTo all persons...

2026: 9-30,10-7,14,21 Daniels Trustee Sale

October 13, 2026

AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEFor default in the payment of the debt and to satisfy the debt and costs secured by the deed of trust executed by JESS W. DANIELS AND...

2026: 10-21,28,11-4,11 D- Cattle and Grain Trustee's Sale

October 13, 2026

AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEFor default in the payment of the debt and to satisfy the debt and costs secured by the deed of trust executed by -D- CATTLE AND GRAIN, LLC,...

Halloween safety tips

October 14, 2026

By CHIEF SHANNON CROUCH Lamar Police DepartmentThe Lamar Police Department would like to offer some helpful safety tips for upcoming Halloween events around the community....

Pictured front row, left to right, Kylie Chapman, Haven Campbell, Gracen Campbell, Addie Strong, Ryker Hayes, Kanyon Moll, Brooks Allison, Eli Schlaybach; second row, left to right, Quinn Friar, Ruby Marti, Lakyn Meadows, Baron Wolf, Fallon Wolf, Kyris Moll, Ardrew Hedeman, Hayes Scott, Harper Wolf, Kasyn Meadows; third row, left to right, Molly Hedeman, Lyla Scott, Addison Eggerman, Marissa Brewer, Kynlee McCulloch, Tripp Wolf, Robert Thomas, Tracy Bean; back row, left to right, Lauren Caldwell, Bruce Wolf, Jordan Garner, Craig Shaver Adam Wolf.

Tracy’s Key Players present fourth annual summer program

October 14, 2026

Tracy’s Key Players brought rock ‘n roll to Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar on August 13, for the piano studio’s fourth annual summer program, “One...

Lamar Municipal Airport fly-in features Parade of Flight

October 13, 2026

Photos by James Epple and Theron GainesThe Lamar Municipal Airport’s 65th Anniversary and Fly-In was observed Saturday, Oct.19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m....

DILLIA LOUISE SUITER

October 14, 2026

Dillia Louise Suiter, 95, Lamar, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at Westgate Nursing Center, Joplin.Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,...

DONALD “LEE” WALKER

October 7, 2026

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on October 9, at the Liberal City Cemetery for Donald “Lee” Walker.www.konantzwarden.com

October 5, 2026

Mary Eary, 86, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born October 9, 1939 to Carl and Affie Smith in Grand Island, Nebraska.After...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Lamar Homecoming parade was held prior to a pep rally for the Lamar Tiger football team that was held in the bandstand on the Barton County Courthouse lawn. The homecoming parade was held Friday afternoon, Oct. 9, prior to the Tiger’s victory against Mt. Vernon that evening. Out of the four classes, the float by the freshman class from Lamar High School was the winner.

Freshman class wins homecoming parade

October 12, 2026

Jasper football homecoming was held Friday evening, Oct. 2. The Jasper Eagles took on the Greenfield Wildcats. Seniors Lexie Goodwin and Will Ritchhart were crowned homecoming royalty. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Easton Pettibon, Keilin Greene, Craig Zuber, Austyn Moss, King - Will Ritchhart, Wyatt Helms and Erick Lira-Muno; front row, left to right, Lacey Adams, Hope Sheldon, Carli Frye, Karlan Zaerr, Queen - Lexie Goodwin, Aubrey Joyce and Brenlly Roberts.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

October 5, 2026

Thor Combs is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Social Studies and he hopes to get all A’s. He participates football, basketball, baseball and archery and he said he looks up to Mr. Castle because he is funny. Thor’s favorite restaurant is Chic Fil A and he hates Oreos. Something he is most proud of is getting named as Student of the Week.

Students of the week

October 2, 2026

Pictured front row, left to right, Kylie Chapman, Haven Campbell, Gracen Campbell, Addie Strong, Ryker Hayes, Kanyon Moll, Brooks Allison, Eli Schlaybach; second row, left to right, Quinn Friar, Ruby Marti, Lakyn Meadows, Baron Wolf, Fallon Wolf, Kyris Moll, Ardrew Hedeman, Hayes Scott, Harper Wolf, Kasyn Meadows; third row, left to right, Molly Hedeman, Lyla Scott, Addison Eggerman, Marissa Brewer, Kynlee McCulloch, Tripp Wolf, Robert Thomas, Tracy Bean; back row, left to right, Lauren Caldwell, Bruce Wolf, Jordan Garner, Craig Shaver Adam Wolf.

Tracy’s Key Players present fourth annual summer program

October 14, 2026

Tracy’s Key Players brought rock ‘n roll to Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar on August 13, for the piano studio’s fourth annual summer program, “One...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

October 7, 2026

October 12-16MONDAY- Cheeseburger on a wheat bun with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and pickle, sweet potato fries, cold pea salad, apple salad, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY-...

Marriage license applications

October 5, 2026

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder's office:Conner James Ramaker, 20, Farmington, Ark. and Brecklyn Nicol Howard, 21,...

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Barton County Shrine Club

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Lamar Homecoming parade was held prior to a pep rally for the Lamar Tiger football team that was held in the bandstand on the Barton County Courthouse lawn. The homecoming parade was held Friday afternoon, Oct. 9, prior to the Tiger’s victory against Mt. Vernon that evening. Out of the four classes, the float by the freshman class from Lamar High School was the winner.

Freshman class wins homecoming parade

October 12, 2026

Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar Homecoming King Terren Williams, son of David and Johnna Williams and Ana Ngugi, daughter of Tabitha Ngugi.

Lamar homecoming royalty crowned

October 12, 2026

Photos by Terry Redman
Lamar Tiger No. 32 junior running back Colt Clements is upended after picking up good yardage in the Tigers 38-13 homecoming victory over Mt. Vernon. The Tigers improved to 7-0 overall and 6-0 in the Big 8 conference. The Tigers will host Nevada on Friday evening in the battle for Oscar in the Silver Tiger game.

Tigers improve to 7-0 with victory over Mt. Vernon

October 12, 2026

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Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar Homecoming King Terren Williams, son of David and Johnna Williams and Ana Ngugi, daughter of Tabitha Ngugi.

Lamar homecoming royalty crowned

October 12, 2026

Photos by Terry Redman
Lamar Tiger No. 32 junior running back Colt Clements is upended after picking up good yardage in the Tigers 38-13 homecoming victory over Mt. Vernon. The Tigers improved to 7-0 overall and 6-0 in the Big 8 conference. The Tigers will host Nevada on Friday evening in the battle for Oscar in the Silver Tiger game.

Tigers improve to 7-0 with victory over Mt. Vernon

October 12, 2026

Lamar Tigers move to 6-0 in conference play

October 5, 2026

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