Columns
    Donna's Dialog
    September 24, 2018
    By DONNA WESCOTT I have enjoyed the cooler weather we’ve had the last few days. I let the dog out the other night and didn’t realize it was so cool outside. I’m going to...

    Thoughts by Willis
    September 24, 2018
    By WILLIS STRONG It has been quite a week here. Monday the Watkins woman had a doctor’s appointment. It went okay. Tuesday, we went to Joplin to pick up our daughter,...

    Printed Paper Online
    September 19, 2018

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    Government
    Property transfer
    September 18, 2018
    Corporation Warranty Deed, filed August 31, 2018, by and between John A. Gardner, D.D.S., P.C. to John Allen Gardner. Commencing at the Southwest Corner of the Southwest...

    Municipal Court report
    September 18, 2018
    Ashlyn Nicole Babino, no insurance, $203 fine. Alec R Baker, soliciting without a license, $153 fine. James Adam Beaumont, burning violation...

    Property transfers
    September 13, 2018
    General Warranty Deed, filed Sept. 11, 2018. Darrell E. Blackford and Peggy J. Blackford, husband and wife, to RUSS, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company. All of the...

    Barton County Health Department & Home Health Agency
    About Our Kids
    News
    Accident report
    September 24, 2018
    A one vehicle accident occurred at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred two miles...

    Route 66 Coin, Gold and Silver Show set for September 29
    September 24, 2018
    JOPLIN- The Route 66 Coin, Gold and Silver Show will return to the Joplin area for the ninth consecutive year on Saturday, Sept. 29. The free...

    R-I Board to assess activity facilities needs for future
    September 24, 2018
    By RICHARD COOPER The Lamar R-I Board of Education will conduct an assessment of facility needs for the district's activities, including...

    Obituaries
    PAT WATKINS
    September 24, 2018
    LAMAR- Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home for James Patrick Watkins, 79, Lamar, who died at his home on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018....

    GARY LYDEN
    September 24, 2018
    LIBERAL- A Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday for Gary Wayne Lyden, 59, Liberal, who died at his home on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. The celebration will be...

    LANETTA JUNE RIPPY
    September 24, 2018
    JERICO SPRINGS- Arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Brumback Funeral Home in Stockton for Lanetta June Rippy, 55, Jerico Springs, who died Saturday, Sept. 22,...

    Schools
    R-I Board to assess activity facilities needs for future
    September 24, 2018
    By RICHARD COOPER The Lamar R-I Board of Education will conduct an assessment of facility needs for the district's activities, including...

    Kiersten Potter, daughter of Carissa and Mitch Potter, is the eighth grade Student of the Week at Lamar Middle School. In her spare time Kiersten enjoys reading. She runs cross country and track. She also has two cats, two geckos, a dog and three fish. Kiersten’s favorite subject in school is science. Students of the week
    September 21, 2018

    Cora Pittsenbarger, daughter of Rusty and Amy Pittsenbarger, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Cora enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys softball, track and especially basketball. She likes going to youth group on Sundays and Wednesdays and loves spending time with her dog Mav. Students of the week
    September 13, 2018

    Social
    The Lamar High School Class of 1947 met for its 71st class reunion at Tractors in Lamar. All enjoyed their time of visiting. They will meet again in 2019 at Cooky’s Cafe in Golden City. Pictured are, left to right, Nedra Divine, Wilmetta Jeffries, Don Selvey and Spud Banwart; sitting is Jean Foster. LHS Class of 1947 meets for 71st reunion
    September 21, 2018

    Lamar Senior Center Bridge Club
    September 19, 2018
    Joyce Gage was the hostess for Bridge on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The winners were Kathy Jenkins, first high and Geyne Shoff, second high. The hostess...

    Past O’Sullivan employees to meet at different facility
    September 19, 2018
    Past O’Sullivan employees will meet Thursday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m., in the banquet room at Ken’s Kafe in Arcola. Come eat, visit and catch up with friends and...

    Sports
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar's Ashley Lawrence puts a good swing on a ball during a home contest last week. Lamar plays home contest last week
    September 24, 2018

    Darrow serves for Lamar
    September 24, 2018
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar's Taylor Darrow serves. The Lady Tigers are in the heart of their schedule.

    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Gracee Singer receives a serve for the Golden City Lady Eagles during a contest at Lockwood last week. Eagles match up with Lockwood Tigers
    September 24, 2018

    Daniel Funeral Home
    Cox Barton County Hospital
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    Letter to editor
    September 18, 2018
    Dear Editor: Thank you for the back issue of the Democrat, telling me of the Lamar Fair. As a born and raised Barton County brat, it meant a...