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    Metzger's Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The country is opening back up and I’m exhausted! It seems a...

    Metzger's Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The country is opening back up and I’m exhausted! It seems a...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lamar High School held its Class of 2022 Senior Awards Assembly on Thursday morning, May 19, in the high school gym. Several deserving students were awarded hundreds of thousands in scholarships, as well as receiving recognition for accomplishments that they had achieved.

    Seniors recognized during LHS Class of 2022 awa...

    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Lamar High School seniors were recognized for their accompli...

    Seniors recognized during LHS Class of 2022 awa...
    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Lamar High School seniors were recognized for their accompli...
    Shawn Delano

    Arvest Bank promotes Delano in Lockwood

    LOCKWOOD- Arvest Bank has promoted Shawn Delano to the position of Relationship Banker 4 in Lockw...

    Arvest Bank promotes Delano in Lockwood
    LOCKWOOD- Arvest Bank has promoted Shawn Delano to the position of Relationship Banker 4 in Lockw...

    Republic Services offer new curbside collection...

    Republic Services of Galena, Kan. has announced that they will be Lamar’s waste hauler beginning ...

    Republic Services offer new curbside collection...
    Republic Services of Galena, Kan. has announced that they will be Lamar’s waste hauler beginning ...

    MSSU Spring 2022 Dean’s List

    JOPLIN- The Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester at Missouri Southern State University has be...

    MSSU Spring 2022 Dean’s List
    JOPLIN- The Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester at Missouri Southern State University has be...

    Marriage license application

    The following have applied for a marriage license with the Barton County Recorder’s office: Jo...

    Marriage license application
    The following have applied for a marriage license with the Barton County Recorder’s office: Jo...
    Children's Librarian Heidi Lanz tells a story to Lamar third graders.

    Barton County Library promotes Summer Reading P...

    By AUTUMN SHELTON With summer only weeks away, the Barton County Library has begun showcasing ...

    Barton County Library promotes Summer Reading P...
    By AUTUMN SHELTON With summer only weeks away, the Barton County Library has begun showcasing ...

    Arvest Bank continues hunger-fighting initiative

    JOPLIN- Arvest Bank is grateful to all those who have contributed to its 12th annual Million Meal...

    Arvest Bank continues hunger-fighting initiative
    JOPLIN- Arvest Bank is grateful to all those who have contributed to its 12th annual Million Meal...
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    Columns
    Metzger's Mutterings
    May 20, 2022
    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The country is opening back up and I’m exhausted! It seems as if between work, sports schedules and just plain...
    Financial focus
    May 19, 2022
    Should you make extra mortgage payments? Article 2 – May 9, 2022 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones...
    Printed Paper Online
    May 18, 2022

    Government
    Property transfers
    May 19, 2022
    Warranty Deed, filed May 10, 2022. Jennie Woods to Summer Turner and Mike Turner, Lt 2 Bl 7 Wolfs 2nd Add to Iantha (L1-8). Warranty Deed, filed May 10, 2022. Summer...
    Property transfers
    May 11, 2022
    Warranty Deed, filed May 3, 2022. Cody S. Johnston and Steele Dawn Johnston to Colton Kirby and Audrey Marie Willock, Lt 30 Prairie Pointe (Liberal), Lt 25 Prairie Pointe...
    Municipal court report
    May 11, 2022
    City of Lamar V Jose Francisco Garcia, default judgment.
    Daniel Funeral Home
    LD-Get Noticed!
    Legals
    2022 5-25 & 6-1 Lamar R-1-House Bid-2x5
    May 20, 2022
    2022: 5-25,6-1,8,15 Lawrence Letters Granted
    May 19, 2022
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of DONNA J. LAWRENCE, Deceased. Estate No. 22B4–PR00033 NOTICE OF LETTERS...
    News
    Lamar City Council addresses nuisance structures
    May 20, 2022
    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Several nuisance structures were addressed at the May 16 meeting of the Lamar City Council. Progress on property on W. 10th, that...
    Avian flu numbers drop as summer nears
    May 20, 2022
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- With avian influenza numbers dropping, bird lovers can continue to enjoy feeding their feathered friends with little risk, says Robert Pierce, University of...
    Shawn Delano Arvest Bank promotes Delano in Lockwood
    May 20, 2022
    LOCKWOOD- Arvest Bank has promoted Shawn Delano to the position of Relationship Banker 4 in Lockwood. Delano has two and a half years of industry...
    Obituaries
    KAREN FREUND
    May 20, 2022
    GREENFIELD- Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Arcola Christian Church for Karen Linda (Woods) Freund, 73, Greenfield, who died Monday, May 16, 2022, at her...
    GERALDINE “JERRI” ZINN
    May 19, 2022
    TULSA, Okla.- Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Lamar, Mo. for Jerri Zinn, 77, Tulsa, who died Thursday, May 12, 2022, surrounded by...
    FLOYD “ZEKE” MOORE
    May 18, 2022
    LAMAR- Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28, at Daniel Funeral Home for Floyd Dale “Zeke” Moore, 93, Lamar, who died Saturday,...
    Schools
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lamar High School held its Class of 2022 Senior Awards Assembly on Thursday morning, May 19, in the high school gym. Several deserving students were awarded hundreds of thousands in scholarships, as well as receiving recognition for accomplishments that they had achieved. Seniors recognized during LHS Class of 2022 awards assembly
    May 20, 2022
    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Lamar High School seniors were recognized for their accomplishments during their school career, with hundreds...
    MSSU Spring 2022 Dean’s List
    May 19, 2022
    JOPLIN- The Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester at Missouri Southern State University has been released. Students named to the honor roll...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Students entered the Golden City High School gym during 2022 commencement exercises held Saturday, May 14. Following the processional, a time of appreciation was taken by students as they handed out yellow carnations to those that had been instrumental in their development throughout their school years. Following the salutatorian address by Caleb Cifuentes and the valedictorian address by Jolee Rector, high school principal Chris Long presented the class as they stood to walk up on stage to receive their diplomas. Following the recessional, graduates gathered at the corner of the gym for the tradition of tossing their caps in the air. Golden City High School Commencement 2022
    May 19, 2022
    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat GOLDEN CITY- Fourteen seniors graduated Golden City High School during commencement exercises held Saturday...
    Social
    Marriage license application
    May 19, 2022
    The following have applied for a marriage license with the Barton County Recorder’s office: John Adam Stettler, 43, Lamar and Chelsea Denea...
    Sheldon School Alumni to host reunion
    May 18, 2022
    SHELDON- The Sheldon School Alumni Association will meet on May 29, 1 pm.. The Class of 1972 will host the reunion on Sunday afternoon with a meal being catered by the...
    Marriage license applications
    May 11, 2022
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office: Dennis Ethan Prock, 20, Lamar and Lynzi...
    Lamar Bank & Trust Company
    Sports
    Clayton Robertson, a senior at Lockwood High School, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, May 18, to run track at Drury University. The signing took place at the high school. Robertson will be continuing his academic and athletic career, as he double majors in Political Science and History. He will also be playing in the Drury band. Being a member of Drury’s Track and Field team, he is excited to continue the sport that he loves. Clayton is the son of Bryce and Kristin Robertson. Robertson signs with Drury to continue academic and athletic career
    May 18, 2022
    Ellie Cawyer making strides on an opponent at the sectional track meet. Jasper Eagles going to state track and field
    May 18, 2022
    By SALLY U. SMITH Eleven Jasper Eagles will travel to State in Track and Field. For the girls, Crystal Smith will be representing Jasper in 200...
    White Tigers are, front row, left to right, Eli Ngugi, Zach Estes, Talon Timmons and Preston Heins. Not pictured is Karson Parker. Red Tigers are, second row, left to right, Toby Ansley, Benaiah Diggs, Andy Price, Trent Torbeck, Luke Kingsley and David Dunham. Black Tigers are, third row, left to right, Brody Gardner, Keaton Kinney, Jeremiah Herbinger, Henry Ball, Brevon Timmons, Kaidence Wise, Jacob Jackson, Jude Harris, Garin Schneider and fourth row, Dominick Gordon, Aydin Jones, Dillan Goodwin, Logan Martin, Chris Castro, Ethyn Haag, Brady Gire, Terren Williams, Vance Breshears and Clayton Powell. LMS Tiger Test winners
    May 18, 2022
    Lamar Middle School boys gym teacher Eddie Long has released the names of the winners of the middle school Tiger Test. The Tiger Test is a...
    Uncategorized
    Letter to editor
    May 16, 2022
    Dear Editor, Our main goal at the Barton County Memorial Park is to honor three different groups of people. The first group is to honor all members of the military who...
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