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    Metzger's Mutterings
    June 25, 2019
    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat This past weekend was a very special weekend as ex-Cardinal Albert Pujols, who is now a LA Angel, returned to...
    These northern fish, living in the waters of muskie and northern pike, have come to exist in Bull Shoals Lake. They are hard fighters and great eating… like walleye in many ways, but never exceeding 15 inches in native habitat. Clear, high water
    June 25, 2019
    By LARRY DABLEMONT After protests from lots of readers I must confess I didn’t really shoot the mad cardinal that is flogging my pickup mirror....
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    Government
    Court misc.
    June 19, 2019
    Shelly Straw V Jefry Straw, default judgment. State V Alexandria Lynn Graham, written guilty plea. State V Tyler Elliot Roberson, written...
    Lamar Municipal Court report
    June 17, 2019
    Tasha Fay Aunspaugh, no insurance, $203 fine. Stephanie Marie Beasley, no insurance, $48 fine. Chelsea Cherie Beaumont, dog at large x2, $106...
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    Legals
    2019: 6-26,7-3 Hospital Demolition Legal
    June 19, 2019
    The Barton County Commission is accepting bids on the complete demolition of the former Barton County Memorial Hospital located at 2nd & Gulf Street in Lamar, MO. For more...
    2019: 6-19,26 Barton County Board of Equalization Legal
    June 12, 2019
    Notice of Board of Equalization The Barton County Board of Equalization will convene July 15, 2019, 1:00 p.m. in the Barton County Commission Room 102, 1004 Gulf, Lamar,...
    News
    City of Lamar to spray for mosquitoes
    June 25, 2019
    It is that time of year. The City of Lamar will spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday evening, June 26, starting at 10 p.m. and spraying until...
    Celebrate the 4th of July safely
    June 25, 2019
    By RUSTY RIVES Lamar Chief of Police Once again as we approach a time to reflect and celebrate our Nation’s independence, we at the Lamar...
    LIFE helps reward summer school attendance Soar
    June 25, 2019
    One-hundred five elementary students from Lamar that maintained great summer school attendance were awarded paid admission to Soar Trampoline Park...
    Obituaries
    MARIA ELAINA ARTHUR
    June 25, 2019
    LAMAR- A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, Mo., for Maria Elaina Arthur, 64, Lamar, who died Sunday,...
    SUSIE GRIFFITT
    June 24, 2019
    LAMAR- Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mineral Creek Cemetery in Leeton for Susan Joan Griffitt, 60, Lamar, who died Friday,...
    FLOYD BANWART
    June 24, 2019
    LAMAR- Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Floyd Wilson Banwart, 96, Lamar, who died Friday, June 21, 2019....
    Schools
    LIFE helps reward summer school attendance Soar
    June 25, 2019
    One-hundred five elementary students from Lamar that maintained great summer school attendance were awarded paid admission to Soar Trampoline Park...
    Morey named to SBU Spring 2019 honor roll list
    June 21, 2019
    BOLIVAR- Southwest Baptist University has released its Spring 2019 honor roll lists. Garrett Morey, Lamar, was named to the Trustees’ List. To...
    University of Missouri releases fall semester dean’s list
    June 19, 2019
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- Area students named to the Fall 2019 Dean’s List at the University of Missouri were Marian L Eck, Liberal, a sophomore in the school...
    Social
    Come fellowship at Bethel Church on July 21
    June 25, 2019
    Bethel Church would like to invite individuals to fellowship with them in the early afternoon of Sunday, July 21. A meal will be served at approximately 12:30 p.m. and will...
    Crockett reunion coming soon
    June 25, 2019
    By JOY CROCKETT I decided it is about time I reported on last year's Crockett reunion. I want to make sure there is time to think about the next one before it is on top...
    Join First Baptist VBS for amazing encounters with Jesus
    June 20, 2019
    Gas up the all-terrain vehicle and head out on a wilderness adventure like no other. First Baptist Church in Lamar will feature In The Wild...
    The Chop Shop
    Plaza Theater & Barco Drive-In
    Sports
    Lamar Tigers reach medal podium at the Missouri State Track Meet
    June 25, 2019
    Due to the tornado in Jefferson City towards the end of May, the Missouri State Track competition was condensed to a one day meet on May 25, in...
    Lamar athletes compete at Sectionals
    June 14, 2019
    Several Lamar athletes found success at Sectionals competition in Odessa, on June 8. LHS Tigers qualifying for State Championships included Coti...
    Uncategorized
    Letter to editor
    June 25, 2019
    Dear Editor: As we approach Independence Day, it seems a good time to be reminded of the words of our nation’s founders. In 1787, at the end of the Constitutional...