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    A 1960 photo of the greatest ozark naturalist I ever knew, my grandfather Fred Dablemont.

    A man who made predictions

    =By LARRY DABLEMONT A real life naturalist is a man who has lived his life in the woods and kn...

    A man who made predictions
    =By LARRY DABLEMONT A real life naturalist is a man who has lived his life in the woods and kn...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON “Barely Remembered” “The worst thing,” I told my mother, “was when you ma...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON “Barely Remembered” “The worst thing,” I told my mother, “was when you ma...

    Step out

    By JEN KIRBY Recently, I had the opportunity to step out in a new and different way! It was so...

    Step out
    By JEN KIRBY Recently, I had the opportunity to step out in a new and different way! It was so...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Golden City senior guard Kyndall Scott became the Lady Eagles' new all-time leading scorer with this free throw Saturday during a 76-15 win at Exeter. Scott eclipsed the longstanding record held previously by Gabby (Heath) Kinney. Kinney's record was 1,533 points. In the other photo, Scott celebrates the moment with her teammates and coach Jeremy Scott (left), who is her father. She receives a high five from GCHS Principal Chris Long. Teammates, from left, Tyra Menadue, Maggie Reed, Teagan Warner and Reese Moore. Teammates not pictured, her sister Kylee Scott and Elizabeth Renfro. The Lady Eagles are 18-3 and state ranked.

    Golden City basketball in full swing

    Golden City basketball in full swing
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Drexel's JoJo Mitchell is surrounded by Liberal Bulldogs as he looks to get a shot off Friday night during the Bulldogs' homecoming game. The state ranked Bobcats outlasted the Bulldogs for the win. Shown for Liberal, from left, seniors Matt Boehne, Kale Marti and Nathan Smith.

    Liberal Bulldogs take on Drexel Bobcats for hom...

    Liberal Bulldogs take on Drexel Bobcats for hom...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Liberal High School senior Stormi Hunt was crowned 2022-23 basketball homecoming queen Friday night. She is pictured with her escorts, Kale Marti (left) and Nathan Smith.

    Liberal homecoming queen crowned

    Liberal homecoming queen crowned

    Tigers get big win over Monett

    MONETT- The Lamar Tigers got a big homecoming win Friday night, knocking off Big 8 Conference foe...

    Tigers get big win over Monett
    MONETT- The Lamar Tigers got a big homecoming win Friday night, knocking off Big 8 Conference foe...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lamar sophomore Zavrie Wiss slashes her way to the basket during the championship game of the 40th Annual McAuley Classic Saturday afternoon. Wiss, Ashlyn Stettler and Jaycee Doss were named to the all-tournament team.

    Lady Tigers fall short in title game

    By CHRIS MORROW JOPLIN- The Lamar Lady Tigers suffered an injury to a key player, had some con...

    Lady Tigers fall short in title game
    By CHRIS MORROW JOPLIN- The Lamar Lady Tigers suffered an injury to a key player, had some con...
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    Columns
    Thoughts by Willis
    February 7, 2023
    By WILLIS STRONG Last week was busy week and I am glad that it is over. Besides doctor and therapy appointments for Billy and me, I had surgery on my head and had a...
    A 1960 photo of the greatest ozark naturalist I ever knew, my grandfather Fred Dablemont. A man who made predictions
    February 6, 2023
    =By LARRY DABLEMONT A real life naturalist is a man who has lived his life in the woods and knows and sees and feels things that he knows the...
    Printed Paper Online
    February 8, 2023

    Government
    Property transfers
    February 6, 2023
    Warranty Deed, filed January 31, 2023. Larry Ball, Patricia Ball, Stephen E Ball and Kristy M Ball to Stephen E Ball and Kristy M Ball, STR 2-30-31 /S/SW, STR 2-30-31...
    Property transfers
    January 30, 2023
    Warranty Deed, filed January 23, 2023. Michael R McManis, Becky J McManis and Becky J Cline to Chad McManis and Jennie McManis, Lt 5 Bl 53 Hixson-Dawsons Sub to Lamar...
    Daniel Funeral Home
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    Legals
    2023: 2-15,22,3-1,8 Jepson Trustee's Sale
    February 6, 2023
    TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Darrell H Jepson and Sharon K Jepson, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed...
    2023 LEGAL 2-8 Lamar Township-2x5
    February 3, 2023
    2023: 2-8,15,22,3-1 Phillips Name Change
    February 1, 2023
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI GENERAL DIVISION IN RE: BRYAN PHILLIPS Petitioner Case No. 22B4-CV00359 NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given...
    News
    Barton County Sheriff K9 unit deters suspects
    February 7, 2023
    A Barton County Sheriff’s office deputy was on routine patrol on Sunday, Feb. 5, when he observed a vehicle approaching his vehicle from the rear at a high rate of speed....
    Dade and Barton County Democrats to meet
    February 6, 2023
    The Dade and Barton County Democrats will meet Wednesday, Feb. 22, for its regular business meeting at the Prairie Station restaurant located at 608 S. Main in Lockwood....
    Photo courtesy of Zees Photos
Cameron Sturgell and Kseniia Ponomarova were crowned Lamar homecoming royalty during festivities held Friday night, Feb. 3. Lamar homecoming royalty featured
    February 6, 2023
    Obituaries
    JOAN IOLA WILLIS
    February 6, 2023
    LAMAR- No services are planned at this time for Joan Iola Willis, 84, Lamar, who died Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz Warden...
    GEORGE EDWARD DUNHAM JR.
    February 6, 2023
    LAMAR- A private family burial will be held for George Edward Dunham Jr., 88, Lamar, who died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Arrangements are under the...
    MATTHEW JAMES BARTHOLOMEW
    February 6, 2023
    LAMAR- Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Lamar United Methodist Church for Matthew James Bartholomew, 51, Lamar, who died Thursday,...
    Schools
    Brennon Jones, son of Daniel and Kayla Jones, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Brennon likes to play games and watch YouTube. If he has nothing else to do, he likes to play with legos and build stuff. Students of the week
    February 3, 2023
    East Primary January Tigers of the Month were, fourth row, left to right, Jessia Najarro, Riley Boyer, Leighton Howarth, Jasper Weber, Avery Dunham, Remington Carsel, Karter Thomason; third row, left to right, Clayton Eaves, Journey McDowell, Rori Jamison, Arden Wright, Zoey Arrington, Brody Harris; second row, left to right, Kinsley Oliver, Nicklaus Clements, Katelyn Odle, Aria Glover, Lukas Besendorfer, Henry Nguyen; first row, left to right, Maliyah Gideon, Anthony Silva, Ronin Mize, Sigurd Journot, Riley Magruder, Landon Shankles, Bentlee Ehrsam. East Primary January Tigers of the Month
    February 1, 2023
    Liberal kindergarten screening information
    January 31, 2023
    LIBERAL- Any child that will be attending kindergarten in the Liberal R-2 School District for the 2023-24 school year will need to be signed up for...
    Social
    Sunshine Senior Friends meet for monthly dinner
    February 7, 2023
    LIBERAL- The Sunshine Senior Friends met Friday, Feb. 3 for their monthly dinner. The menu was soup and chili. Tables were decorated with red covers and red and white...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    February 1, 2023
    February 6-10 MONDAY- Ground beef stew with carrots and potatoes, cornbread, pineapple, coffee/tea/milk. TUESDAY- Tammie’s chicken, brown rice, brussel sprouts, wheat...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    January 25, 2023
    January 30 – February 3 MONDAY- Hot dog with chili and cheese, french fries, coleslaw, grape juice, sliced pears, coffee/tea/milk. TUESDAY- Beef enchilada, Mexican...
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    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Golden City senior guard Kyndall Scott became the Lady Eagles' new all-time leading scorer with this free throw Saturday during a 76-15 win at Exeter. Scott eclipsed the longstanding record held previously by Gabby (Heath) Kinney. Kinney's record was 1,533 points. In the other photo, Scott celebrates the moment with her teammates and coach Jeremy Scott (left), who is her father. She receives a high five from GCHS Principal Chris Long. Teammates, from left, Tyra Menadue, Maggie Reed, Teagan Warner and Reese Moore. Teammates not pictured, her sister Kylee Scott and Elizabeth Renfro. The Lady Eagles are 18-3 and state ranked. Golden City basketball in full swing
    February 6, 2023
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Drexel's JoJo Mitchell is surrounded by Liberal Bulldogs as he looks to get a shot off Friday night during the Bulldogs' homecoming game. The state ranked Bobcats outlasted the Bulldogs for the win. Shown for Liberal, from left, seniors Matt Boehne, Kale Marti and Nathan Smith. Liberal Bulldogs take on Drexel Bobcats for homecoming
    February 6, 2023
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Liberal High School senior Stormi Hunt was crowned 2022-23 basketball homecoming queen Friday night. She is pictured with her escorts, Kale Marti (left) and Nathan Smith. Liberal homecoming queen crowned
    February 6, 2023
    Uncategorized
    Letter to editor
    February 3, 2023
    Dear Editor: I have an idea why three firefighters did not interfere with five policemen beating Tyre Nickels. They were aware they would be risking their own lives. It...
    Letter to editor
    February 2, 2023
    Dear Editor: Each winter one or more groundhogs spend time under my shed. I have not seen any lately. I did not see him, if he came out long enough to test the...
    Dear Editor,
    January 25, 2023
    I am writing to thank Lamar area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to...
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