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By LARRY DABLEMONTAll through the fall hunting season, those of us who love to hunt waterfowl prayed for rain. The one thing you need for great...

By CARRIE CLASSON“Sensible Shoes”Yesterday I saw a woman trip on the pavement. She immediately turned to her husband and started to complain.I...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed March 2, 2026. Dester J Cummins and Barbara H Cummins to Dester J Cummins Co Trustee, Barbara H Cummins Co Trustee, Dester J Cummins Joint Rev Trust...

Property transfers

Jennifer Nelson to Jeffrey Taylor and Johnnie Taylor, Pt Lt 11 Bl 9 Wyatts 2nd Add to Golden City (B1-18), Lt 12 Bl 9 Wyatts 2nd Add to Golden City (B1-18).Kyda Properties...

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2026 LEGAL 3-18 Lamar Township-2x5

2026 LEGAL 3-18,25 & 4-1 Liberal Ballot-1x8

2026: 3-18,25,4-1,8 Swope Trustee's Sale

TRUSTEE’S SALEIN RE: Amanda Swope, a single person Trustee’s Sale:For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Amanda...

NEWSpaper egg hunt to be featured in April 1 edition

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar Democrat will once again be offering a NEWSpaper egg hunt, with eggs hidden in both the April 1 printed and online edition. This...

Lamar Career and Technical Center Director Morgan Sage gave a presentation on Tuesday, March 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, where the Barton County Retired Educators heard of the amazing programs available for area students.

Barton County Retired Educators meet

The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, March 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, to hear Morgan Sage, area director of the Lamar Career and...

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Diana Richards was recognized by Federal Aviation Administration Safety Program Manager Marvin Moore, who acted as emcee during the evening and recognized Richards for her many accomplishments throughout the years. The very prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award was presented to Richards during a ceremony held Wednesday evening, March 4, in the Tom Richards Hangar at the Lamar Airport.

Diana Richards recognized with Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFlying to Diana Richards has been a family affair since childhood, when her father first instilled the love of...

SHARON JEAN RICHARDSON

Sharon Jean Richardson was born June 3, 1948 in Bakersfield, California to James Drennon Griffin and Ima Jean Raper Griffin. She passed away in Mercy Hospital in...

MARCIA GWEN GRIFFITT

February 26, 2026

Marcia Gwen Griffitt, of Lamar, MO, departed this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the age of 76.She was born on May 29, 1949 in Lamar, MO...

Maggie Whiting is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Maggie is the daughter of Jessica and Kenneth Whiting. Her favorite part of school is ELA class; it is also her favorite subject. Maggie plays basketball and she has a cat and a dog. Her favorite movie or TV show is House.

Students of the week

Jay Johnson named Liberal R-II February Employee of the Month

Jay Johnson, instructor for Elementary STEM/Technology/Safety, has been recognized as Liberal R-II School District’s Employee of the Month for...

East Elementary Principal Zach Lemert, is pictured with Jamie Smit, Pre-K classroom teacher, as they work with students using items from the grant.

L.I.F.E. Grant Committee supports Pre-K initiative at East Primary

The Lamar School District has announced that it has received full funding from the L.I.F.E.Grant Committee to support a Pre-K initiative at East...

Marriage license application

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:James Matthew Griffitt, 38, Lamar and Awestynne Lyndzee Meadows, 28, Lamar.

Lamar Career and Technical Center Director Morgan Sage gave a presentation on Tuesday, March 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, where the Barton County Retired Educators heard of the amazing programs available for area students.

Barton County Retired Educators meet

The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, March 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, to hear Morgan Sage, area director of the Lamar Career and...

Lamar Elks to host an evening of fun, food and charity

The Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 will hold an evening of fun, food and charity, on Friday, March 20, 7 p.m. Members and guests are welcome.A chicken dinner will be served at $15 a...

Barton County Shrine Club

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Lamar Tigers punch ticket to state

Saturday, March 7, during a tournament held in Seneca, the Lamar Tigers fought their way to earn a ticket to state. This was proof that all of their hard work and...

Kiersten Potter, daughter of Mitch and Clarissa Potter, Lamar, recently participated in her first indoor track season at SBU. Potter competed in the Great Lake Valley Conference indoor track championship at the University of Indianapolis, Ind., on February 28 and March 1. She ran the 5K, placing second with a time of 17:29, only two seconds behind the first place runner. Potter ran the 3K and placed fifth with a new personal best time of 10:10. Her team placed fourth overall.

Potter competes in indoor track championship

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
The Lamar Tigers recently pulled out an exciting 74-65 overtime victory over visiting Monett. Here senior Talon Timmons pulls up for a jump shot. Timmons has been a key factor in the Tigers success this season.

Lamar pulls off exciting overtime win

February 27, 2026

Letter to editor

Dear Editor,In the 17 years I have been a volunteer at the Barton County Historical Society I have researched many, many different types of people, places and things....

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