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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 ...

    Lamar Youth Tigers face off again Webb City in ...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
It was a hot day, with at least a pleasant breeze that greeted those gathering to participate in the Walk for Life. The group gathers yearly at the Lamar City Park shelter house. The event this year was held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. Those walking gathered at 9 a.m. Following scripture and prayer prior to the walk, the walk began.

    Walkers gather for Walk for Life

    Walkers gather for Walk for Life
    Jack Ritter, Marc Black and Richard Ensley.

    Top 3 Trophy winners recognized

    Top 3 Trophy winners of the Lamar Cruise Night Friday, Sept. 4, Fall Fling/Christmas in July...

    Top 3 Trophy winners recognized
    Top 3 Trophy winners of the Lamar Cruise Night Friday, Sept. 4, Fall Fling/Christmas in July...
    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

    Tigers defeat Seneca 20-12

    Wheeler presents at women’s conference

    Lamar Branch Relief Society President Laura Wheeler presented “How to Be A Peacemaker” at the...

    Wheeler presents at women’s conference
    Lamar Branch Relief Society President Laura Wheeler presented “How to Be A Peacemaker” at the...

    September catfish

    By LARRY DABLEMONTTrotlines are productive and they are enjoyable this time of year when the heat...

    September catfish
    By LARRY DABLEMONTTrotlines are productive and they are enjoyable this time of year when the heat...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“Interesting as a Caterpillar”It’s caterpillar season.I remembered this...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Interesting as a Caterpillar”It’s caterpillar season.I remembered this...
    The house as it looked in 1905. Edwin and Lulu Moore's house is in the background. This is where their four children, Dimple, Hazel, Betty and Bud, were raised.

    Dr. Cromley House

    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyThe next stop on our Historic Homes of Lamar tour is...

    Dr. Cromley House
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyThe next stop on our Historic Homes of Lamar tour is...
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    Columns
    September catfish
    September 8, 2026
    By LARRY DABLEMONTTrotlines are productive and they are enjoyable this time of year when the heat makes nighttime activity more acceptable. But...
    The Postscript
    September 8, 2026
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Interesting as a Caterpillar”It’s caterpillar season.I remembered this yesterday as I sat out on the deck with my parents and two...
    Printed Paper Online
    September 9, 2026

    Government
    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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    Barton County Shrine Club
    Legals
    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...
    News
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
It was a hot day, with at least a pleasant breeze that greeted those gathering to participate in the Walk for Life. The group gathers yearly at the Lamar City Park shelter house. The event this year was held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. Those walking gathered at 9 a.m. Following scripture and prayer prior to the walk, the walk began. Walkers gather for Walk for Life
    September 8, 2026
    Jack Ritter, Marc Black and Richard Ensley. Top 3 Trophy winners recognized
    September 8, 2026
    Top 3 Trophy winners of the Lamar Cruise Night Friday, Sept. 4, Fall Fling/Christmas in July event were not only lucky enough to receive the honor,...
    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
    Obituaries
    DENZEL GORDON
    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...
    GLORIA JUNE SMITH
    August 26, 2026
    Gloria June Glunt (McKinney, Libeer, Smith) June 10, 1930 – August 20, 2026.Born June 10, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas to Victor Hugo and Manta Jane...
    Schools
    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...
    Social
    Wheeler presents at women’s conference
    September 8, 2026
    Lamar Branch Relief Society President Laura Wheeler presented “How to Be A Peacemaker” at the August 29 Women’s Conference of the Monett Missouri...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    September 3, 2026
    September 7-11MONDAY- Closed for Labor Day.TUESDAY- Cook’s choice, coffee/tea/milk.WEDNESDAY- Cheeseburger on a wheat bun, with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle, sweet...
    Photos by Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
The Grand Champion Baby at the 83rd Annual Lamar Free Fair Baby Show was Arabelle Contreras, daughter of Angel and Molly Contreras, Lamar. 83rd Annual Lamar Free Fair Baby Show winners
    September 2, 2026
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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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