By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyYou may or may not have noticed that the building on the southwest corner of the square is currently...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Gardeners are well known for their thriftiness and commitment to protecting the environment. However, according to University of Missouri Extension...

By JILL PUGHThe Irwin Community Church opened its door to another community event on Saturday, March 28. This was the seventh Wild Game Feed held...

A mental health awareness event is coming to Lamar on Tuesday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Memorial Hall.Community members are invited to gather for a day dedicated to...

The Barton County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Lamar Fair & Expo and the Stompin’ Grounds, has announced that Lamar native...

By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkOn Saturday, March 28, nearly 100 people crammed in to the Barton County Memorial Park office for the first...

GIRARD, Kan.- Dave Sorrick, known locally as “The Coin Collector”, will present “Common Cents” as a National Coin Week event at the Girard Public Library on Monday, April...

LAMAR- Lamar Bank & Trust Company (LBT) is proud to announce that Matt Brown has joined the team as vice president, bringing more than two...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar Community Betterment met at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 8, at the Wolf Center in Lamar. President Elaine Davis called the meeting to...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe 7th Annual NEWSpaper Easter Egg hunt could be found in the April 1 edition of the Lamar Democrat. This is a fun contest that is open to...

Beginning Monday, May 4, the City of Lamar will implement new operational hours to enhance internal workflow, improve employee productivity and ensure continuity in city...

NEOSHO- Access Family Care is pleased to announce that two of its dedicated healthcare professionals have been awarded loan repayment assistance through the Missouri...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA total of 17.59 percent of registered voters in Barton County got out on Tuesday, April 7, to cast their ballot for...

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released a new app to raise awareness of flooding and drought conditions across the state. Developed over a...