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Tri Star Trinity Radio Queen Contest accepting entries

Tri Star Trinity Christian Broadcast is now accepting entries for the 2026 Tri Star Trinity Radio Queen Contest. The competition will feature two age divisions for local...

Pictured from left to right, are Golden City R-III Superintendent Dennis Kimzey and Golden City Principal Mark Stefan.

Golden City R-III receives $5,000 Coover/RSP Celebrate Rural grant

Golden City R-III School District has received a $5,000 grant as part of the Coover/RSP Celebrate Rural Grant Program, a partnership of the...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger (first two picture)
The Sheldon High School Class of 2026 held its commencement exercises at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, in the gym. There were a total of 14 graduates that crossed the stage to receive their diploma.

Sheldon High School Class of 2026

SHELDON- Sheldon High School held its commencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. Students entered from the back of the gym, as they...

Lamar Police Chief Shannon Crouch introduced newly hired police officer Shannon Low as he pinned on his badge.

Lamar Board of Aldermen meet for regularly scheduled meeting

On Monday May 18, the Lamar Board of Aldermen met for their regularly scheduled meeting in the Thiebaud Auditorium. Just prior to the meeting...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
At the beginning of the 2026 graduation ceremonies held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, students went out into the audience, in order to share their school flower, a white carnation, with those that meant something to them along their school journey.

Golden City Class of 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGOLDEN CITY- The Golden City Class of 2026 held its commencement exercises at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. Following...

Summer reading program combines fun with learning

The Barton County Library will hold its annual summer reading program on May 26 through July 24. The theme this year is “Unearth a Story.” The program is free and open to...

Summer vacation movies return to Plaza

The Plaza Theatre will once again offer summer vacation movies, with the movies to be held at 1:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. each Wednesday, May 20 through August 5. The movie on...

Jasper bank note from 1929 on exhibit May 29

JASPER- A unique National Currency $20 note from the First National Bank of Jasper will be shown on public display on Friday, May 29 at the Jasper Memorabilia Museum in...

Blue Shield Designation awarded to sheriff’s department

LAMAR- The Barton County Sheriff’s Department has received official word from the Missouri Department of Public Safety that the department has earned the Missouri Blue...

Memorial Day Weekend marks kickoff to summer

JEFFERSON CITY- Missouri state parks and historic sites invite visitors to kick off summer and make lasting memories outdoors this Memorial Day weekend. Whether enjoying...

Built by neighbors, sustained by community

By NADINE PATTISONCommunity, at its core, can be defined as a social group united by something shared, whether that be geography, values, culture, traditions or common...

Jane Moyer is pictured at the White House on the right with First Lady Melania Trump’s assistant Emily and her husband during the reception in honor of the volunteers. Melania gave a wonderful speech, thanking each volunteer for their participation.

Lamar designer Jane Moyer returns from decorating White House

Jane Moyer, local interior designer, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the volunteer team chosen to transform the White House for...

Lamar High School seniors Lilly Hill, Baylee Heckadon and Lydia Nolting showed off their painting skills during Senior Service Day held Wednesday, May 13. The trio are helping with painting at the Lamar Christian Church. There were many other seniors being kept busy around town as well. Senior Service Day is always a big help to the community and is very much appreciated.

Senior Service Day aids community

August election candidate forum set for June 22

The Barton County Republicans will host an August Election Candidate Forum and a State Individual Income Tax Discussion on Monday, June 22, at 6 p.m., in the Thiebaud...

Community Betterment addresses full agenda

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Wednesday, May 13 meeting of the Barton County Community Betterment was opened by President Elaine Davis at 12 noon. The meeting is held...

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