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A Message From the Lamar Democrat on COVID-19

Updated March 16, 2020

As members of the Barton County area, we share your concern about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We remain cautious but optimistic, and we take heart knowing that our corner of the world is full of strong, generous people that look after each other. And, as each of us know, it is in moments of crisis like this that our community sustains us; we need to connect with each other even if we need to keep our physical distance.

We're working every day to bring you the news of how our area is affected, and how things are changing quickly. You can find the latest on our website, or text "START" to 417-323-6632 to receive Breaking News via text on your mobile device. If you aren't yet on our email list, sign up for a free trial (no credit card required) to stay informed. We will get through this crisis together.

Doggone white bass

By LARRY DABLEMONT White bass caught on ultra-lite equipment will outfight about anything in a stream… except smallmouth. And when there is a...

By CARRIE CLASSON “Parked Out Back” Joe’s red truck is parked behind his house. It hasn’t moved in days. Joe gets in his red truck every...

Printed Paper Online

Eagles Aerie No. 3770 in Nevada postpones benefit for Children’s Mercy

NEVADA- The Children’s Mercy fundraiser to be hosted by the Nevada Eagles Aerie No. 3770 that was originally scheduled for the first of April and...

ESC temporarily closes public access to facilities due to COVID-19...

In an effort to maintain the safety of staff and their families, as well as Economic Security Corporation’s clients and the public, the company’s...

The Nature Conservancy launches new online learning resource

ST. LOUIS- More than 850 million children and youth – roughly half of the world’s student population – have to stay away from schools and universities due to the COVID-19...

About Our Kids

Lamar Bank & Trust Company

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed March 9, 2020. Amos W Lambright to Raymond Miller, STR 26-33-31 /SW/SW. Warranty Deed, filed March 9, 2020. Tammy Gillette Williams to Andrew V...

2020: 4-1 City Township-Financial Stmt-2x5.5

4-1,8,15 & 22 LBNH/Brennan Termination of Parental Rights

IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, VERNON COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Interest of: L.B.N.H., minor child. KELLI and ANDY BRANNAN Petitioners vs. EARIN HERN, Mother JOHN...

2020: 3-25 Central Township-Financial Stmt-2x6

Candidates file for 2020 August Primary Election

The filing period for candidates wishing to run in the August 4 Primary Election was held February 25 through March 31. The following Barton...

Barton County 4-H Spotlight

(Veronica James is a member of the Learn A Do 4-H Club. She attends Liberal Elementary School and her parents are Will and Demise James). Hi, I...

Pictured in front of their home in Richardson, Texas in 1960, prior to attending Easter Sunday services, were Cindy Tanner, Joanne Metzger and Candy Metzger, back row, and Martin (McCall) Metzger and Melody Metzger.

Making new Easter memories

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Of all the holidays, even more so than Christmas, the Easter season was always a festive occasion while...

LOUIS RAY GANZER

SPRINGFIELD- A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date for Louis Ray Ganzer, 37, who died Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The obituary may be viewed and online...

RONALD J BESENDORFER

CHALMETTE, La.- A memorial service will be scheduled through Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar, Mo., at a future date to be determined, for Ronald Jay...

FREDRICK SELLARS

PARSONS, Kan.- A Native American Indian burial at the Santee Sioux Nation Reservation will be held for Fredrick “Freddie” Ryan Sellars, 28, Parsons, who died Saturday,...

The Nature Conservancy launches new online learning resource

ST. LOUIS- More than 850 million children and youth – roughly half of the world’s student population – have to stay away from schools and universities due to the COVID-19...

Golden City School staff shows students just how much they are missed

Golden City School school staff spent the evening driving through town and even the country routes, in a parade to let students know how much they...

Golden City Senior Ivan Edson

Various members of the classes of 2020 face COVID-19 uncertainties

By CHRIS MORROW The last couple of months of high school is a special time for a senior. There is prom, senior trip, spring sports and many...

Cox Barton County Hospital

Barton County Chamber of Commerce

Eagles Aerie No. 3770 in Nevada postpones benefit for Children’s Mercy

NEVADA- The Children’s Mercy fundraiser to be hosted by the Nevada Eagles Aerie No. 3770 that was originally scheduled for the first of April and...

Marriage license applications

The following have filed a marriage license with the Barton County Recorder’s office: Adam Ryan Hartman and Michaela Cheyenne Dowdy. John...

Youth were excited to see the parachute they created as it slowly maneuvered to the ground.

Barton County 4-H offers after school programming at library in...

LIBERAL- Barton County 4-H continues to offer after school programming at the Happy and Mary Curless Library in Liberal. During 2020, the library...

Head Coach Lyman Burr and the CatTracks swim team won their sixth team title at Heartland West Regional Championships during March 13-15 in Monett. The team had first place finishes in 37 individual events and 13 relay events. Six members of the Lamar TigerSharks program competed on the CatTracks Regional Championship Team: Cameron Bailey, 13-14 Boys; Graham Davis, 7-8 Boys; Alix Davis, 11-12 Girls; Kaitlyn Davis, 15-21 Girls; Ryan Davis, 13-14 Boys and Meghan Watson, 15-21 Girls. Cameron claimed victories in three individual events. Graham placed in all of his events and medaled in both of his relays. Alix earned seven medals, along with big cuts in time. Ryan and Kaitlyn each received the High Point Runner-up Trophy for their respective age groups, while Meghan won the High Point Trophy. Cameron and Ryan earned gold medals in all four of their relay events for 13-14 Boys. In the senior Girls division, Kaitlyn and Meghan placed first in all four of their relays, along with new Regional and Pool records in the 400 yard medley relay.

CatTracks swim team reclaims title at Heartland swim championships

The CatTracks swim team reclaimed their team title at the 2020 Heartland West Regional Swim Championships during the weekend of March 13-15 in...

Photo courtesy of Missouri State University Athletics
Jared Beshore pictured here in his senior year football photo for Missouri State University.

Beshore named Lamar High School’s new head football coach

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar Democrat Known for his outstanding high school football career, Jared Beshore is returning to his hometown to lead the...

The Lamar Girls Swim Team, Head Coach Lyman Burr and team chaperone Mary Clark returned to the MSHSAA (Class 1) State Swim Championships in St. Peters on February 20 and 21. Meghan Watson qualified in the 100 yard butterfly and the 100 yard backstroke, while Kaitlyn Davis qualified in the 200 yard freestyle and the 100 yard freestyle. Teammates Emma Tennal and Haily Born joined Watson and Davis as State-bound members of the 200 yard medley relay and the 400 yard freestyle relay. Alternates for team relays were Kailie Collins and Nevaeh Jones.

Lamar Girls Swim Team competes at state

A trip to State Championships is often the culmination of a high school athlete’s season. For the Lamar Girls Swim Team, this was the third year in...

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