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    Metzger’s Mutterings
    September 22, 2017
    By MELODY METZGER Many people have to endure a hectic pace for a day or two, here and there, but it seems like I have been experiencing one for the entire month of...

    For-get-me-nots
    September 20, 2017
    By GAIL LEAMING Sorry about missing last week’s deadline. I sure have heard about it too. It makes me think somebody reads this little ditty. Last week I was so busy...

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    Featured
    April 4, 2017 Election Results
    March 24, 2017
    General Municipal Election April 4, 2017 Barton County, Missouri LAMAR R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT Proposition 1: To choose by ballot three...

    About Our Kids
    Daniel Funeral Home
    Government
    Lamar Municipal Court report
    September 20, 2017
    Christopher Anthony Alves, maintaining a nuisance – vehicle x2, $122 fine. Anthony MacDonald Anderson, dog at large x2, $106 fine. Rodney Christopher Barbee, maintaining...

    Property transfers
    September 18, 2017
    General Warranty Deed, filed August 30, 2017. Burnie L. Lawson and Darlene E. Lawson to John Greg Dunaway: Part of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section...

    Court misc.
    September 18, 2017
    State V Cynthia Galle Fowler, written guilty plea. State V John Andrew Bethel Jr., written guilty plea. Tower Loan of Missouri LLC V Randie Hawkins et al, default...

    News
    Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little Charles Curless’ granddaughter, Layla, sat in for many numbers as Sober as a Judge entertained those gathered underneath Moore Pavilion on Thursday evening, Sept. 21. Barton County Community Foundation serves donor appreciation BBQ
    September 22, 2017
    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The Barton County Community Foundation (BCCF) held a donor appreciation barbecue on Thursday evening, Sept. 21,...

    R-I District health services reviewed
    September 22, 2017
    By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer LAMAR-The R-I Board of Education was provided an overview of the district's health services program at the September 21 meeting of...

    Lamar Parks & Rec update
    September 22, 2017
    By HEIDI JOHNSON Parks and Recreation Director Some days I am just baffled at how much we can get done in a week. I love the constant changes and new surprises this job...

    Obituaries
    CHESTER F. ALUMBAUGH, JR.
    September 20, 2017
    KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Longview Chapel Christian Church, in Lee’s Summit for Chester F. “Chet” Alumbaugh, Jr., 92, Kansas City, Mo.,...

    BRENDA PURDY
    September 19, 2017
    LAMAR- At her request, Brenda Louise Purdy, 57, Lamar, who died Friday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Truman Healthcare Center, was taken for cremation and the family will have a...

    LELAND JOHNSON
    September 19, 2017
    JASPER- Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Weng Funeral Chapel, for Leland William Johnson, 84, Jasper, who died Saturday, Sept. 2017, at his home, surrounded by...

    Regional News
    Blue ribbon panel to judge awards at TAMKO’s Red, White & Blue Banquet
    September 19, 2017
    JOPLIN- A special Blue Ribbon Panel of local community business and political leaders will serve as judges for the awards to be made at the first-ever Red, White & Blue...

    Cattle genetic and reproductive strategies workshop to be held
    September 19, 2017
    STOCKTON- University of Missouri Extension, along with Worthington Angus of Dadeville, are working together to present a cattle genetics and reproductive strategies...

    Sudden Death Syndrome appearing in soybeans
    September 18, 2017
    LAMAR- Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension, scouted fields west of Lamar, near Hwy 160 and Hwy 43 for the August 30 crop scouting...

    Schools
    R-I District health services reviewed
    September 22, 2017
    By RICHARD COOPER Democrat staff writer LAMAR-The R-I Board of Education was provided an overview of the district's health services program at the September 21 meeting of...

    Matthew Nance, son of Ted and Shelly Nance, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Matthew enjoys playing football, basketball and baseball. He has five dogs, nine geese and a duck. In his spare time, Matthew likes to hang out with friends. Students of the week
    September 21, 2017

    The Lockwood High School football team spends their Friday mornings, before school, greeting the elementary/middle school kids. Here they are pictured in front of the Lockwood Grade School. Since so many of the kids look up to the team, they are happy to be welcomed to school in this manner. Of course, the football players enjoy it as much as the kids. Lockwood High School football players welcome students
    September 18, 2017

    Barton County Chamber of Commerce
    Isenhower Lumber Company
    Social
    Lamar Senior Center Bridge Club
    September 19, 2017
    Ferne Roberts was the hostess for Bridge on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The winners were Karen Wegener, first and Rosalee Potter, second. Sondra Riegel will be the hostess on...

    Marriage license applications
    September 18, 2017
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office: Kenneth Wayne Hall, Jr., 29, Lamar and Morgan Kennedy Guidie, 22,...

    The Goulds to perform at Cornerstone Baptist Church
    September 18, 2017
    The Goulds are coming to Lamar. The Goulds, known as a talented family trio with rich family harmony and smooth, easy vocals, are coming for a...

    Sports
    Lamar senior quarterback and 2017 homecoming king Stuart McKarus kisses the cheek of queen Darrah Bartlett prior to the Tigers route of McDonald County. Friday Football Update
    September 23, 2017
    The Lamar Tigers ran their record to 5-0 tonight with a 50-8 win over visiting Big 8 Conference foe, McDonald County (3-3) tonight. The Tigers...

    Representing the Lamar Girls Varsity XC team are pictured, left to right, Kara Morey, Jessica Coble, Alexis Parker, Tabitha Swatosh, Jordan Lee, Mary Lee and Abby Kluhsman. Lamar Cross Country Tigers bring home championship
    September 21, 2017
    The Lamar Cross Country boys and girls teams both brought home first place finishes at the Monett Cross Country Invitational held September 12. The...

    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar's Lauren Compton receives a serve as teammate Kara Beshore looks on during the tournament Lamar hosted Saturday. The Lady Tigers advanced to the championship of the 10 team tournament where they fell to Liberal. Lamar Tiger volleyball team falls to Liberal Bulldogs in championship
    September 18, 2017

    Terry Redman's Pictures
    No. 43 Anthony Wilkerson follows No. 76 Chase McKibben around the edge for huge yardage in the Tigers win. Lamar vs. Warsaw
    December 27, 2016

    No. 19 freshman Dante Stahl completes a pass to JD Bishop as the freshmen and JV teams played much of the game. Lamar vs. Stockton
    December 27, 2016

    No. 6 Duncan Gepner picks up a bad snap and looks for room to run. Lamar vs. Seneca
    December 27, 2016

    Uncategorized
    Letter to editor
    August 23, 2017
    Dear Editor: My concern is how many citizens residing within the Lamar city limits know about Council Bill No. 1813, Ordinance No. 1795, Section 26-162? It states as...

    Letter to editor
    August 1, 2017
    Dear Melody: I just want to tell you how much I appreciate the paper. I am 91 years old and I have never missed a fair, and I’m hoping I can come to this one. I lived in...

    Letter to the editor
    June 7, 2017
    Dear Editor: In April, the United States Postal Service promoted National Dog Bite Prevention Week. I am writing to ask our customers to extend their efforts and help make...

    About Our Kids
    Barton County Memorial Hospital