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    I shot this 10 pointer a dozen times with my camera.

    The wind and the oaks

    By LARRY DABLEMONTThe opening of the doe season was only a few hours away and the wind was...

    The wind and the oaks
    By LARRY DABLEMONTThe opening of the doe season was only a few hours away and the wind was...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“Gecko Time”I hate getting sick.Maybe being in Mexico while I’m sick is...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Gecko Time”I hate getting sick.Maybe being in Mexico while I’m sick is...

    Facing the struggle

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchEvery day we struggle to find more hope, more...

    Facing the struggle
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchEvery day we struggle to find more hope, more...
    PEO members celebrating the 100th birthday of the organization were, back row (left to right) Marilyn Couch, Pam Logan, Nancy Curless, Shirley Bull, Eva Buchanan, Sallie Willhite, Andrea Lynn, Nancy Hughes; middle row, Fran Vaughan, Sherry Suiter, Beth Brisbin, Marianne Elswick, Carol Reavley, Sondra Riegel, Jo Jurgens, Jill Purinton; front row, Nancy Gilkey, Susan Conrace, Jewell Little, Dee Eigenmann, Judy Daniel, Pat Sample.

    Behind the Scenes... 100 years ago

    By BETH BRISBINDo you recognize any of the following Lamar former businessmen and women? Bud...

    Behind the Scenes... 100 years ago
    By BETH BRISBINDo you recognize any of the following Lamar former businessmen and women? Bud...

    Vision Solutions launches in-house eyeglass bra...

    LAMAR- Vision Solutions has launched its own in-house eyeglass collection, 417 Eyewear, inspired...

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    Financial focus

    Managing risk at different stages of lifeThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your...

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    Do not fear change

    By JEN KIRBYFor many of us getting snuggled into a routine, is our favorite way to live. We love...

    Do not fear change
    By JEN KIRBYFor many of us getting snuggled into a routine, is our favorite way to live. We love...

    Retired educators hold annual Christmas gathering

    Eighteen members of the Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the First Baptist...

    Retired educators hold annual Christmas gathering
    Eighteen members of the Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the First Baptist...
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    Columns
    I shot this 10 pointer a dozen times with my camera. The wind and the oaks
    December 8, 2025
    By LARRY DABLEMONTThe opening of the doe season was only a few hours away and the wind was blowing through the oaks up here on Lightnin’ Ridge....
    The Postscript
    December 8, 2025
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Gecko Time”I hate getting sick.Maybe being in Mexico while I’m sick is marginally better than being sick back at home in the U.S....
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    December 10, 2025

    Government
    Property transfers
    December 8, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed December 1, 2025. Terry D Wooldridge, Karen Wooldridge, Larry Joe Wooldridge, Debbie Wooldridge, Vickie Sterling and Roger Sterling to James Wayne...
    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...
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    Lamar Democrat holiday hours/deadlines...
    December 8, 2025
    Due to the holiday season, the deadline for the December 24 Lamar Democrat issue is 12 noon on Thursday, Dec. 18. The same schedule will remain in place the following week,...
    Attention Barton County taxpayers
    December 8, 2025
    The Barton County Treasurer has been made aware that many have not received their tax statements yet. They were sent out on November 18 and apparently are delayed...
    DNR accepting grant applications
    December 5, 2025
    JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for Water Safety and Security Act Project grants from eligible community public water...
    Obituaries
    DANIEL PAUL WERNER
    December 8, 2025
    DANIEL PAUL WERNERServices for Daniel “Dan” Paul Werner, 59, Lamar, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home.www.konantzwarden.com.
    CLAUDE L. HOWARD
    December 2, 2025
    Claude Lorrain Howard III, age 75, of Golden City, Missouri, passed away on November 29, 2025.Claude was born on March 3, 1950, in Carthage,...
    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...
    Schools
    Missouri students invited to participate in No MOre Trash! contest
    December 4, 2025
    JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Transportation invites Missouri students in grades K-12 to help fight litter in Missouri—and to have creative and educational...
    East Primary Tigers for the month of November were, fourth row, left to right, Evelyn Forst, Landon Shankles, Waylon Stockton, Adrianna Culp, Calon Higgins, Mya McCormack, Rigdon Lehman; third row, left to right, Ellie Runion, True Harris, Lane Gardner, Milena Perez-Hernandez, Alaina Jeffries, Emmalynne Meadows, Owen Guiheen, Stella Ehrsam, Charlotte Bunton; second row, left to right, Taylum Gripka, Brystal Chedester, Baker Plank, Emma Smith, Emmy Rowe, Elon Yarnell, Nolan Schneider, Ava Smith and first row, left to right, Baylor Parcell, Kelaya Abts, Stetsin Ray, Ivy Cruse, Harper Lovan, Kyren Brooks, Axel Hall.Not pictured is Nevaeh Mofield. East Primary Tigers of the Month
    December 3, 2025
    Golden City Title 1 Family Activity Night set for December 9
    December 2, 2025
    Golden City Title 1 Family Activity Night will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, 5:30 p.m.  to  6:30 p.m.Those attending will play Christmas games, make a Christmas craft, write a...
    Social
    Marriage license application
    December 8, 2025
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Ary Dwanyne Cliett, 40, Lamar and Amanda Jo Crockett, 44, Lamar.
    Oakton Church to present Living Nativity Pageant
    December 4, 2025
    Oakton Church will present its 68th Annual Outdoor Living Nativity Pageant on December 19-21, with repeating performances every half hour from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The...
    Retired educators hold annual Christmas gathering
    December 4, 2025
    Eighteen members of the Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the First Baptist Church for its annual Christmas gathering.Karl...
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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
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