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Metzger's Mutterings

February 25, 2021

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat After experiencing too many days of frigid weather, temperatures are finally up to what they should be about...

Financial focus

February 25, 2021

How can women overcome obstacles to financial security? Article 10 – March 1, 2021 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your...

Printed Paper Online

February 24, 2021

February 17, 2021

February 10, 2021

February 3, 2021

WGU Missouri launches new scholarship

February 17, 2021

LAMAR- In celebration of its eighth anniversary, WGU Missouri has announced it is awarding $400,000 in scholarships to new students who are...

DHSS collaborates with Area Agencies on Aging

February 16, 2021

JEFFERSON CITY- A program designed to assist older Missourians with accessing COVID-19 vaccine launched recently. In partnership with the Department of Health and Senior...

Cox Barton County Hospital

Plaza Theater & Barco Drive-In

February 24, 2021

State V Victor Manuel Alatorre-Ortega, exceeded posted speed limit by 11-15 mph, written guilty plea, $70.50 fine. State V Medardo Arana...

Property transfers

February 22, 2021

Warranty Deed, filed February 17, 2021. John Cobb and Karrie Cobb to Ruston V Hawes and Lynzi B Hawes, BL 3 Humphreys Add to Lamar (B1-6). Warranty Deed, filed February...

Property transfers

February 18, 2021

Warranty Deed, filed February 9, 2021. Donald L Volkman, Don Volkman and Linda L Volkman to Kenny Thompson and Kenda Thompson. LT 7 BL 5 Golden City Original Town, LT 8 BL...

2021: 3-3 City Of Lamar-Zone-2x3

February 26, 2021

2021: 3-3,10 Liberal R-2 Mowing Service Bids

February 25, 2021

The Liberal R-2 School District is accepting bids for mowing services. This contractual bid will include mowing, trimming, spraying, and other duties required to maintain...

2021: 3-3,10,17,24 Sleep/Nash Service by Publication

February 24, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of: Gracie Dawn Sleep, a female minor child born September 21, 2010 Respondent, Probate...

Event center site hindered by FAA Runway Protection Zone

February 26, 2021

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat A special city council meeting was held at 12 noon on Wednesday, Feb. 24, in the City Hall Council Chambers,...

Fatality accident

February 26, 2021

A fatality accident was reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol to have occurred at 5:38 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, two miles north of Joplin...

Health Insurance Marketplace now open; sign-up assistance is available

February 26, 2021

A special enrollment period for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace is now open, and runs through May 15. During this time, individuals needing...

ANGELA DAWN SPLITTER YOW

February 26, 2021

ORONOGO- A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, at Liberty Baptist Church in Everton for Angela Dawn Splitter Yow, 42,...

February 26, 2021

LIBERAL- Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Iantha Cemetery for Neal Lee Smith, 65, Liberal, who died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, peacefully...

February 25, 2021

JOPLIN- Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lamar Family Ministries Center for Brittany Kay Lyell, 36, Joplin, who died Saturday, Feb. 20,...

Katie Shields, daughter of Steve and Rhonda Shields, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. Katie likes to play volleyball and archery. She has one dog and two cats. She likes to hunt and bake in her spare time.

Students of the week

February 25, 2021

MSU Fall 2020 graduates

February 24, 2021

SPRINGFIELD- Missouri State University awarded 1,534 degrees to students in fall 2020. The commencement ceremonies took place December 11, 2020, at...

UScellular kicks off 2021 Community Connections Program

February 24, 2021

LAMAR- For the seventh year in a row, youth-focused organizations throughout the area can earn up to $1,000 through Uscellular’s Community Connections program. Whether it’s...

Cox Barton County Hospital

Barton County Health Department & Home Health Agency

Oakton UMC to hold annual supper March 9

February 24, 2021

The Oakton United Methodist Church will hold its annual ham and bean/vegetable soup supper on Tuesday, March 9, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Donations...

Marriage license applications

February 24, 2021

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office: Travis Douglas Linder, 44, Lamar and Lisa...

Nixons to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

February 16, 2021

Bill and Patricia Nixon of Lamar will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 26. The couple were married at Central Chapel United...

LHS girls swim team concludes regular season

February 26, 2021

The Lamar High School girls swim team concluded the regular season at SWMO Championships on February 5 and 6, in Springfield. The two-day...

The Lamar High School girls swim team had two swimmers qualify for the MSHSAA State Swim Championships on Saturday, Feb. 20. Friends, family and teammates gathered at the high school on Friday for the state send-off for seniors Kaitlyn Davis and Meghan Watson, Coach Lyman Burr and school chaperone Jenna Baslee. The State competition was held in St. Peters. Be sure to watch the Lamar Democrat for competition results.

Duo heads off to MSHSAA State Swim Championships

February 26, 2021

Lamar girls make impressive showing at Springfield Swim Invitational

February 24, 2021

Twenty-one teams and approximately 240 athletes gathered at the Foster Natatorium in Springfield on January 30, for the Springfield Swim...

Letter to editor

February 26, 2021

I live in Greenfield, Missouri and I am thinking about moving out of southwest Missouri. I like to move back to Houston, Texas or to the Kansas City metropolitan...

Letter to editor

February 23, 2021

Dear Editor: Jesus said that people do not live by bread alone. Our spirit must be given the word of God! If our spirit is alive! Where can we get this food for our...

Letter to editor

February 19, 2021

Dear Editor: Where do we go now? For many Americans the COVID-19 pandemic has caused extreme changes in our day-to-day lives. This is particularly true for...

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