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Guidance around the pitfalls

By JEN KIRBYLast week we talked about the fork in the road that we run into on our journey. Sometimes, we are not only focused on choosing the...

Always speak well of those around you

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchHave you ever had an experience with words that has destroyed your confidence? Maybe you have had...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed July 27, 2026. Casey Dighero, Holly Dighero Mendez and Fernando Mendez to Yasmin Sairi Perez, College Hill Add-College Grounds (Lamar).Warranty Deed,...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed July 14, 2026. Michael Allen Moore and Michael A Moore to William Brice Schilling and Brittany Michelle Schilling, STR 17-32-30 //SE, STR 17-32-30...

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2026: 8-12 Northfork Township Tax Levy

Northfork Township will have their Tax Levy meeting Monday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m., at 480 SW 15th Lane, Lamar.8-12-1tc

2026 LEGAL 8-12 Lamar R1 Tax-4x8

2026 LEGAL 8-12 & 19 Liberal R2 Tax-4x8

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Barton County Presiding Commissioner David Johnson reads off the results from the incoming precincts as Emma Johnson records them on the chalkboard. Many were present to view the various precincts as they were recorded.

Unofficial results from Barton County races

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA total of 36.15 percent of registered voters participated in the Barton County August 4 Primary Election. The...

First Baptist Church to sponsor free movie

The First Baptist Church of Lamar will once again sponsor a free movie during the Lamar Free Fair. Soul on Fire is an American biographical drama about John O’Leary, a...

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Heartland Tractor I-49 Power Pull roars into town

Freedom Campers presented the Heartland Tractor I-49 Power Pull at the Stompin’ Grounds in Lamar on Saturday evening, Aug. 1. Spectators filled the...

WILLIAM “BILLY” LEE BORDEN

William (Billy) Lee Borden, 58, passed away at 1:10 a.m., Monday July 21, 2026 at his residence in Mindenmines, Missouri.He was born May 14, 1968...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

August 10-14MONDAY- Chicken and stuffing casserole, roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, rosie applesauce, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Goulash with tomatoes and...

First Baptist Church to sponsor free movie

The First Baptist Church of Lamar will once again sponsor a free movie during the Lamar Free Fair. Soul on Fire is an American biographical drama about John O’Leary, a...

Marriage license application

The following have applied for a marriage license application:Levi Rylee Cameron, 26, Lamar and Alivia Kay Cole, 23, Lamar.

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Barton County Shrine Club

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