A Message From the Lamar Democrat on COVID-19

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.