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Life is difficult

October 16, 2026

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchEach day I hear of the adversity people have in their lives and I have to say I, as well as you,...

Metzger’s Mutterings

October 16, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee has begun to play an instrument. A while back, when at my home, she had discovered a harmonica...

Printed Paper Online

October 21, 2026

Property transfers

October 14, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed October 5, 2026. Julie Ann Tanner, Julie Anna Tanner, Glenn William Tanner Jr., Joshua I McAdams and Megan McAdams to Kirby Land Holdings LLC, STR...

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 Cryer Service by Publication

October 16, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIIN RE THE ADOPTION OFC.L.N.D.Date of birth November 13, 2018C.L.W.PetitionerNo. 26B4-JU00026vsTESLA A. JOYLASHA CRYER,...

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...

Melody Metzger Swor was recently presented with a certificate honoring 45 years of dedicated service in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Metzger is a three generation member and her mother Joanne Guy, who served in many capacities, was a loyal member of Lamar’s Chapter Charity Greene Ward, which merged with the Rhoda Fairchild Chapter in Carthage. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism across the United States.

Metzger recognized for membership in DAR

October 16, 2026

Pork Association accepting applications internship program

October 16, 2026

COLUMBIA, MO.- The Missouri Pork Association (MPA) is accepting applications for its 2027 internship program. One college student will be selected for a full-time summer...

Christian Nelson, son of Jared Nelson and Taylor Nelson, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Math. He participates in football, archery and baseball. Christian is proud of being a good kid in class and he looks up to his dad because he has taught him everything he can do. His favorite meal is deer steak and he hopes to get good grades this year. Something mist don’t know about him is that his grandparents live in Wyoming.

Students of the week

October 16, 2026

October 16, 2026

Services for Gary Charlton, 25, who died Oct. 13, 2026, will be October 20, 10 a.m., at Hannon Free Will Baptist Church.www.konantzwardenfuneralhome.com.

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

Christian Nelson, son of Jared Nelson and Taylor Nelson, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Math. He participates in football, archery and baseball. Christian is proud of being a good kid in class and he looks up to his dad because he has taught him everything he can do. His favorite meal is deer steak and he hopes to get good grades this year. Something mist don’t know about him is that his grandparents live in Wyoming.

Students of the week

October 16, 2026

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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

Marriage license applications

October 14, 2026

The following have filed a marriage license with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Christian Lee, James, Martin, 21, Raytown and Kiara Marjina Barnett, 23, Lamar.Regan...

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-...

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Fifth grade Tigers shut out Neosho

October 16, 2026

It didn’t take the Tigers long to jump on top Saturday morning. Thayer Onstott took the opening kickoff, handed off to Lucas Doyle and Doyle scampered up the sideline for...

Third grade Tigers top Neosho

October 16, 2026

In what might have been the longest first quarter in youth football history, Lamar put up 30 points before the quarter ended.Neosho got the ball on the Lamar 35, but the...

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The Lockwood Tigers crowned Peyton Lasater 2026 homecoming queen at halftime of Friday night's contest with Liberal. Her escort, Roper Gray, and his teammates defeated Liberal 55-12 to remain undefeated. The Tigers were to play Jasper this past Friday.

Lasater crowned Lockwood homecoming queen

October 16, 2026

Terry Redman's Pictures

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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