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Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee performed in her first grade school program in Webb City on Thursday evening, May 1 and she...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 28, 2025. Larry D Medlin and Rebecca Medlin to Faith Jeffries, Lt 4 Bl 1 Leatherman Add (B1-5).Warranty Deed, filed April 28, 2025. Wayne L...

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Barton County Shrine Club

2025: 5-14,21 Blanchard Notice to Creditors

IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIJudge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 25B4-PR00037 In the Estate of KLAASHIA BLANCHARD, Deceased.Notice to...

2025 LEGAL 5-7 & 14 GC Vacancy-2x3.5

2025: 5-7,14,21,28 Rose Letters Granted

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of:MARILYN KAY ROSE, Deceased.Estate No. 25B4-PR00035NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTEDTo all persons...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lisa Alexander, president of CoxHealth Foundation, spoke to a group of medical and community members that were at Cox Barton County Hospital on Thursday morning, May 8. She was followed with CoxHealth System Senior Vice President William Mahoney and Dr. Charles Fielding. The Barton County Chamber of Commerce members then gathered with hospital representatives, to perform a ribbon cutting.

3D mammography unveiled during chamber event

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratCox Barton County Hospital was the sponsor for the May 8 Barton County Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight. Many...

Death investigation

Barton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to an address on NW 32nd Rd. in Burgess, on Tuesday, May 6, at approximately 10:03 p.m. Dispatch reported to...

Pictured left to right, are Gordie Godfrey, Joe Davis and Bill Nixon.

Fourth Annual Willie Graham Memorial Car Show is another success

By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkOn May 3, the Barton County Memorial Park hosted the Willie Graham Memorial Car Show put on by Lamar Cruise...

MARY ANN THERKILDSEN

Mary Ann Searles Mayfield Therkildsen, of Centerton AR, born April 2, 1931 in Liberal MO, of Centerton has passed away on May 3, 2025. She was...

AMY CHRISTINE RICE

Amy Christine Rice, 48, of Lamar, Missouri, peacefully entered the presence of her Savior on May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. The...

Patsy Morgan, age 82, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in the comfort of her home.Patsy was born October 20, 1942, in...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Ground was broken on Friday, May 2, for the Golden City School Farm. Prior to the groundbreaking, those speaking were, left to right, Caleb Hughes, Robby Stafford, Ag teacher Michael Lee and Golden City School Superintendent Dennis Kimzey. Following the presentation of a grant by Arvest Bank and recognition given by Kimzey, Lee and Stafford, members of the school board and FFA members joined in to celebrate the new school farm. Stafford was this year’s FFA president, with Hughes being inducted as the next president during their banquet held later that evening.

Groundbreaking held for Golden City R-III School Farm

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratSince coming to Golden City High School three years ago, Ag teacher Michael Lee has envisioned the existence of a...

Lucas Garfield, son of Ben and Da'Lacey Garfield, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite sport is golf. His favorite subject is Social Studies, because of Mr. Castle. Lucas likes playing Fortnite, playing with friends and going to Florida.

Students of the week

Naomi Schneider, daughter of Luke and Tanya Schneider, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In her free time Naomi enjoys horseback riding, fishing with her brother, drawing, listening to music and playing outside. She has ducks, geese, horses, a dog, outside cats, chickens, bunnies and turkeys. Some things that are important to Naomi are family, grades and pets.

Students of the week

Tricia Leivan of Lamar and Aaron Leivan of Lamar proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Hailey Ella-May Leivan, to Dimetri Ethan Byers both of Lamar. Dimetri is the son of Tina Byers of Lamar and Bo Byers of Greenfield. The couple has planned a wedding ceremony in June of 2025

Leivan – Byers engagement

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

May 12-16MONDAY- Fish and chips, crispy Brussel sprouts, banana and strawberries, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Chicken and stuffing casserole, roasted potatoes,...

Marriage license application

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Kelty Blaine Resa, 31, Lamar and Ericka Kathleen Quinto, 27, Kansas City, KS.

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Pictured are some of the members of Lockwood’s 1983-2008 volleyball teams coached by Cheryl Shores. These teams were inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on February 2, 2025.

Lockwood in Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Area athletes excel at Lamar meet

The Lamar Tigers recently hosted the annual Rotary Invitational Track and Field Meet at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium. Several area athletes turned in strong...

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Jasper's Chloe Storm fires a pitch during a recent tournament at Joplin.

Jasper participates in Joplin tournament

Letter to editor

Dear Editor:I think we all remember our tornado that hit us on Resurrection (or Easter) Sunday. A significant number of us suffered damage from it.I will remember it in...

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