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Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee has her first softball game at 12 noon this Saturday. That means I will have to cover the...

Financial focus

Which retirement plan is right for your business?May 4, 2026This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 20, 2026. Jacqueline Porambo to Allen Deitz and Wendy Deitz, Lt 1 Bl 3 R J Tuckers Add to Lamar (B1-5), Lt 2 Bl 3 R J Tuckers Add to Lamar...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 13, 2026. Joyce M Gage to Justin Garrett Sowell and Celeste Rachel Sowell, Bl 4 Parrys Add to Lamar (B1-19).Warranty Deed, filed April 13, 2026....

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Preweaning calf management leads to postweaning success

STOCKTON- “For cattle producers who retain their calves after weaning, calf performance is crucial for a successful operation,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist...

The candle provided a flame for testing of fire extinguishers.

Liberal students participate in Barton County 4-H STEM

By ELAINE DAVISBarton County University Extension 4-H Youth SpecialistBarton County 4-H STEM youth from Liberal jumped into February with “Science...

DNR announces grants for Missouri Specialty Crop Production

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals,...

WILLIAM “BILL” MILO GARTEN

William “Bill” Milo Garten, age 83, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away April 10, 2026, at Medicalodges of Nevada in Nevada, Missouri.Bill was born...

WILLIAM “WILLIE” ALEXANDER SPLITTER

William “Willie” Alexander Splitter, age 66, of Liberal, Missouri, passed away April 18, 2026, at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas...

CAN applications open for free summer enrichment program

JOPLIN- The Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to announce that applications are open for its free, four-week summer enrichment program for...

Porter Heins is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. He is the son of Christy and Andy Heins. He enjoys Social Studies but his favorite class is Algebra. Porter participates in basketball, football, track and FCA. Lastly, he has three dogs.

Students of the week

The 2026 Lamar High School Prom King and Queen, Korbin Steinkamp and Ryley Moore, are pictured center. Lamar’s prom was held Saturday, April 18, with Promenade being featured earlier at the Wyatt Earp Park. Also pictured are, left, Talon Timmons and Lilly Hill and right, Jackson Byers and Laryn Ferris.

LHS prom royalty crowned

Full Gospel Tabernacle to feature special speaker

The Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, located at 1601 Hagny in Lamar, will feature a special speaker, Kelly Bennett-Holt, on Monday, May 10, at their Sunday morning and...

The candle provided a flame for testing of fire extinguishers.

Liberal students participate in Barton County 4-H STEM

By ELAINE DAVISBarton County University Extension 4-H Youth SpecialistBarton County 4-H STEM youth from Liberal jumped into February with “Science...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

May 4-8MONDAY- Sloppy Joe on bun, cold pea salad, potato salad, fluff with fruit, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Chicken tenders, baked potato with sour cream, California blend,...

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Photos by Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Roberson
The Lamar Tigers faced off against St. Mary’s Colgan on Friday, April 24, at Shoff Field in the Lamar City Park. The varsity Tigers lost 2-11, with JV falling 4-6.

Lamar Tigers fall to St. Mary’s Colgan

Bulldogs do well at Lamar Rotary Relays

Liberal boys scored a sixth place finish and the girls tied for eighth place out of 18 schools attending the annual Lamar Rotary Relays. Results for the Teams are as...

Photos by Cathy Williams

Liberal Boys fair well at Columbus Titan Invitational

The Liberal boys team pulled off an impressive second place finish in the Columbus Titan Invitational. The following boys PR'd &/or placed in...

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