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Metzger’s Mutterings

September 23, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratIt’s been a long and busy couple of weeks since I fell September 9 and in that time my face has healed and I have...

September 22, 2026

By JEN KIRBYOne of my favorite sayings is, “Keep Learning New Stuff”. We should always be open to learn and grow. Our greatest teacher was Jesus!...

Printed Paper Online

September 23, 2026

Property transfers

September 21, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed September 15, 2026. Brenden Don Crockett and Shelby Lynn Crockett to Brian Leman and Kristen Leman, STR 17-31-29 /S/NW.Warranty Deed, filed September...

Property transfers

September 14, 2026

Warranty Deed, September 8, 2026. J D Stevenson and Karen Gale Stevenson to Golden Grove Properties LLC, Lt 8 Bl 3 Humphrey Bros Add to Lamar (B1-7) and Lt 7 Bl 3 Humphrey...

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2026 LEGAL 9-30 & 10-7,14 St Drain Bid-3x8

September 24, 2026

2026: 9-30,10-7,14,21 Letters of Admin Granted

September 22, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of: DARRELL HANS JEPSON,,Deceased.Estate Number: 26B4-PR00044NOTICE OF LETTERS OF...

2026: 9-30,10-7,14,21 -D- Cattle and Grain Trustee's Sale

September 21, 2026

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEFor default in the payment of the debt and to satisfy the debt and costs secured by the deed of trust executed by -D- CATTLE AND GRAIN, LLC, a...

Lamar City Park to have improved enclosed shelter

September 24, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar School Resource Officer Ryan West was formerly introduced to those attending the September 21 Lamar City Council meeting. Lamar Police...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Picnic in the Park was held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday. Sept. 24, at the Lamar City Park. A wide range of cuisine, drinks and delectables were featured, with many taking advantage of the beautiful weather by staying to eat at the LBT Centennial shelter, located by the food trucks.

Picnic in the Park draws many

September 24, 2026

In town on Wednesday, Sept. 23, in order to visit with members of the Lamar City Council, Aquatic Board and city staff, was Brian Hill, AFO-1, CPO, CPRP, who serves as project manager and operations for Waters Edge Aquatic Design. Several were on hand to hear what Hill had to say. He noted that Waters Edge is currently working on the design and their hope is to have the project approved by the aquatics board and city council in February, then sent to bid that month. He noted that hopefully a full dollar amount will be known in March, in order to submit the RFQ for financing. Plans at that time are to have the project fully funded and awarded, witha notice to proceed issued to the contractor.

Wheels are rolling with Waters Edge Aquatic Design

September 23, 2026

HAROLD GLEN SIMMONS

September 17, 2026

Harold Glen Simmons, age 88, of Greenfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on September 12, 2026.Harold was born May 3, 1938, in...

The people who keep our schools shining

September 23, 2026

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent A public school has a lot of moving parts. Every day, countless things happen behind the scenes to make...

Elsie Blanchard is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She loves to read and participates in swimming and archery. She is most proud of reading five million words last year. She once hated reading but now she loves it. Elsie looks up to her big sister Ava because she wants to be just like her. Her favorite food is fruit and she hopes to keep getting good grades this year.

Students of the week

September 18, 2026

Lamar Career & Technical Center Ag instructors Caleb Russell and Caitlyn Brummett, along with ag students, spoke to the board regarding the various agricultural programs offered through the school. Brystol Dillon recited the FFA Creed, which is a necessity to belong to the FFA.

MAP and EOC results yield reason to celebrate

September 18, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe September 16 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School District was opened by Board President Dr. Justin Ogden. Caleb...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Picnic in the Park was held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday. Sept. 24, at the Lamar City Park. A wide range of cuisine, drinks and delectables were featured, with many taking advantage of the beautiful weather by staying to eat at the LBT Centennial shelter, located by the food trucks.

Picnic in the Park draws many

September 24, 2026

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

September 23, 2026

September 26-30MONDAY- Cornbread pork cutlet, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, fruit cocktail, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Beef and noodles, green beans,...

Ron and Emily Bennett appeared at the YMCA murder mystery fundraiser dressed in era costume.

YMCA fundraiser offers The Last Jewel of Versailles

September 22, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratCoxHealth Family YMCA presented a murder mystery, The Last Jewel of Versailles, held Saturday evening, September 12,...

Barton County Shrine Club

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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lamar's Sadie Bull serves in a singles match against an opponent from New Heights last week during a contest in Joplin. The Lady Tigers have been working hard as they head down the backstretch of their regular season.

Lady Tiger Tennis team works hard

September 24, 2026

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The Liberal Bulldogs held off visiting Jasper 28-12 recently in a home game. Jasper prepares to run a play late in the contest. The Bulldogs were 2-2 heading into Week 5.

Liberal Bulldogs hold off Jasper Eagles

September 24, 2026

Fifth grade Tigers fall to Carl Junction

September 23, 2026

Lamar kicked off to open the game on Saturday, Sept. 19, against Carl Junction Bulldogs. The Bulldogs converted on fourth down, but then a tackle in the backfield by Tyson...

Terry Redman's Pictures

Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar senior No. 6 Terren Williams puts pressure on the Patriots quarterback in action in Lamar. The Tigers started slow but were able to get going late in the first quarter to run away with a 52-0 victory.

Lamar Tigers run away with 52-0 victory

September 22, 2026

Photo by Terry Redman
The Tiger defense swarmed to the ball to shut down the Mustang offense to come away with a 42-14 victory. No. 22 Jaydin Moore, No. 20 Waylon Nolting, No. 7 Aydin Jones, No. 40 Dominic Gordon and No. 3 Kyler Ison gang up to stop this Mustang ball carrier.

Tiger defense shuts down Mustang offense

September 14, 2026

Photo by Terry RedmanLamar junior running back No. 32 Colt Clements breaks loose for a long gain in 4th quarter action at McDonald County. No. 53...

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