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See how healthy this guy is… from eating rabbits.

Eat more rabbits

February 2, 2026

By LARRY DABLEMONTBy the time you read this the snow will likely be gone and I will have eaten the last fried rabbit of the winter. If you don’t...

February 2, 2026

By CARRIE CLASSON “Seek the Good”There’s a reason I don’t write about current events.The news flies at me faster than I can absorb. I cannot make...

Printed Paper Online

February 4, 2026

Property transfers

February 2, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed January 26, 2026. David Houston Properties LLC to Golden Grove Properties LLC, Bl 39 Parrys 3rd Add to Lamar (B37-42).Warranty Deed, filed January 26,...

Property transfers

January 27, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed January 20, 2026. Andy Shetler, John Shetler and Caroline Shetler to Durrard A Pendergraft, Carrie D Pendergraft, Thomas A Pendergraft and Jonathan P...

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2026: 2-4,11,18,25 Rader Estate Notice

January 28, 2026

In re the Estate of Maxine I. Rader To all persons interested in the estate of Maxine I. Rader, decedent. Cynthia I. Rader is acting as Trustee under a trust the terms of...

2026 LEGAL 2-4 Richland-2x5

January 28, 2026

2026 LEGAL 1-28 BC SWCD-3x5

January 22, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Jasper High School seniors Chloe Storm and Quentin Winans were crowned basketball homecoming queen and king during ceremonies held prior to the game on Friday, Jan. 30. They were crowned by last year’s winners, Crystal Smith and Lincoln Moss. Also participating in the coronation ceremony were Lane Hartman and Ellie Crook.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

February 3, 2026

The second Washington School built in 1894. Yellow arrow shows the 1919 addition .

Two Lamar High School time capsules missing

February 2, 2026

By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyIf you have kept up with my articles then you know that I find inspiration in all kinds of places....

Congratulations to Pam Clemensen, Science teacher, for being recognized as Liberal R-II School District’s January Employee of the Month. Mrs. Clemensen is a valuable resource and trusted support for her colleagues. She is an outstanding teacher who ensures her students understand the material by using a variety of effective instructional strategies. She genuinely cares about the success of her students and her colleagues and consistently goes above and beyond to support them. Mrs. Clemensen has been an instrumental part of the hospitality room at the Tony Dubray Classic for many years helping it build a solid reputation among tournament hospitality rooms.

Clemensen is Liberal R-II January Employee of Month

February 2, 2026

BRIAN WADE GERBITZ

January 29, 2026

Brian Wade Gerbitz, born June 23rd, 1973 passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. His...

RANDALL SCOTT MCPEAK

January 26, 2026

Randall Scott McPeak, age 76, of Sheldon, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 23, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Jasper High School seniors Chloe Storm and Quentin Winans were crowned basketball homecoming queen and king during ceremonies held prior to the game on Friday, Jan. 30. They were crowned by last year’s winners, Crystal Smith and Lincoln Moss. Also participating in the coronation ceremony were Lane Hartman and Ellie Crook.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

February 3, 2026

Craig named to president’s list

February 3, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, AL- Ross Craig of Jasper, Mo. was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Fall Semester 2025.A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall...

Congratulations to Pam Clemensen, Science teacher, for being recognized as Liberal R-II School District’s January Employee of the Month. Mrs. Clemensen is a valuable resource and trusted support for her colleagues. She is an outstanding teacher who ensures her students understand the material by using a variety of effective instructional strategies. She genuinely cares about the success of her students and her colleagues and consistently goes above and beyond to support them. Mrs. Clemensen has been an instrumental part of the hospitality room at the Tony Dubray Classic for many years helping it build a solid reputation among tournament hospitality rooms.

Clemensen is Liberal R-II January Employee of Month

February 2, 2026

Treat your sweetheart to a Lions breakfast

January 29, 2026

The Lamar Lions Club will hold a breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 14, 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall.A free will donation will be taken.

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

January 27, 2026

February 2-6MONDAY- Haluska with ham and egg noodles, cabbage and onion, candied carrots, cake, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Taco salad with meat, cheese, beans,...

Learn-A-Do members are painting perspective.

Learn-A-Do 4-H stays busy

January 26, 2026

By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met January 11, at 3 p.m., at the Oakton Church building. This meeting was our art day, so we were...

Barton County Shrine Club

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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Jasper High School seniors Chloe Storm and Quentin Winans were crowned basketball homecoming queen and king during ceremonies held prior to the game on Friday, Jan. 30. They were crowned by last year’s winners, Crystal Smith and Lincoln Moss. Also participating in the coronation ceremony were Lane Hartman and Ellie Crook.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

February 3, 2026

Photos courtesy of Catherine Williams
On Friday night, Jan. 30, Liberal traveled to Jasper for a WEMO Conference matchup. Both teams came out to fight to the end. It was back and forth several times and the regulation time ran out with both teams in a dead heat - 42 all. The four-minute overtime sent both teams up and down the floor in heated battles, with Liberal being able to score five more points than Jasper. Ending score, Liberal 50, Jasper 45. Liberal is now 3-0 in conference play.

Liberal Bulldogs are 3-0 in conference play

February 2, 2026

Tigers stand at 8-8

January 30, 2026

By CHRIS MORROWThe Lamar Tigers are 8-8 as they head toward the backstretch in the 2025-26 season. Coach Heath Heckadon is looking for his crew to improve in a couple of...

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