Columns
    Metzger's Mutterings
    February 15, 2019
    By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Today is Valentine’s Day and I just came from the senior center, where cards were handed out to all seniors...
    The Postscript
    February 11, 2019
    By CARRIE CLASSON This week Mandy and Tom, my former sister-in-law and brother-in-law, came to visit. Except I don’t call them that because...
    Printed Paper Online
    February 13, 2019

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    Government
    Property transfers
    February 11, 2019
    General Warranty Deed, filed January 28, 2019. Treva M. Moyer to David R. Leivan: A tract commencing at a point on the north line of First Street Terrace in City of Lamar,...
    Plaza Theater & Barco Drive-In
    About Our Kids
    News
    Representative Ann Kelley, along with the State of Missouri’s 100th General Assembly, recognized Madelyn Muncy for her great community efforts. Madelyn received the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Muncy, 17, a senior at Lockwood High School, orchestrated annual golf tournaments that have raised nearly $40,000 to support the eating disorders clinic Selah House, along with the Cashmere Foundation and the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA). In addition to raising money for a cause dear to her heart, getting others involved has increased awareness about eating disorders. Pictured are Mundy, left and Rep. Kelley, right. Kelley recognizes Madelyn Muncy
    February 15, 2019
    Accident report
    February 15, 2019
    According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a one vehicle occurred at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, three miles north of Lamar on NE 1st Lane,...
    Barton County Courthouse to close at 1:30 p.m.
    February 15, 2019
    Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the Barton County Courthouse will close at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15.
    Obituaries
    STARLA MILLER
    February 14, 2019
    MANASSA, Colo.- The family has chosen cremation and a private family service will be held at a later date for Starla Rene Miller, 56, who died...
    MAXINE EARP
    February 12, 2019
    BUNCOMBE, NC- Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden, Ark., for Maxine Grube Earp, 83, Buncombe, who died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in...
    AMY LUANN ONKA
    February 11, 2019
    GOLDEN CITY- Services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar for Amy LuAnn Onka, 80, Golden City, who died Tuesday, Feb. 5,...
    Schools
    Sebastian Read, son of Dustin and Stacie Read and Tracy Read and Levie Doody, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In his spare time Sebastian likes to play video games. His favorite food is tacos. He has six siblings. Students of the week
    February 15, 2019
    WGU Missouri honors its sixth anniversary by awarding scholarships
    February 13, 2019
    ST. LOUIS- Since WGU Missouri was established in February 2013, the nonprofit, fully online university has positively impacted the lives of thousands of Missourians as it...
    Morgan selected for Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
    February 13, 2019
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- Matthew Morgan, a senior at Lamar High School, has been selected as one of the 2019 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. His selection was...
    Social
    February 13, 2019
    Joann Jones was the hostess for Bridge on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The winners were Kathy Jenkins, first high and Phil Kurtz, second high. Gloria Kurtz...
    Marriage license application
    February 11, 2019
    The following have applied for a marriage license application with the Barton Recorder’s office: James Michael Cartmell, 26, Liberal and Heidi...
    BARTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU
    February 11, 2019
    February 18-22 MONDAY- Barbecue pork on bun, peppered french fries, baked beans, apple juice, fruit. TUESDAY- Potato soup and chef salad,...
    Sports
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lockwood senior Gage Dubs makes a reverse layup in traffic Friday night in the Tigers homecoming loss to Miller. Lockwood falls to Miller in hard fought game
    February 11, 2019
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Hannah Kennon was crowned 2018-19 Lockwood homecoming queen prior to the Tigers loss to Miller Friday night in a close game. Kennon crowned Lockwood homecoming queen
    February 11, 2019
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Kaylee Veach and Talon Besendorfer were crowned 2018-19 Golden City homecoming royalty Friday night. The Lady Eagles dropped their contest with Wheaton. The boys won their game. Golden City homecoming royalty crowned
    February 11, 2019
    Barton County Chamber of Commerce
    Lamar Bank & Trust Company