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Over 100 residents showed up for a neighborhood meeting that had been called by Senator Jill Carter recently to discuss the persistent odors coming from the Organic Solutions facility located east of Jasper. Local officials including Representative Ann Kelley, Commissioner Jimmy Morris and Commissioner John Bartosh were present at the meeting.

Jasper residents meet regarding odor

A neighborhood meeting organized by Senator Jill Carter took place recently to address the persistent odors coming from the Organic Solutions...

Missouri Master Gardeners boost state’s economy

COLUMBIA, Mo.- If you see flowers in public places or fresh produce at the local food bank, it might be the work of a University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener...

Seventh and eighth grade students from Golden City visited the Missouri State Capitol on Thursday, March 26. A lot was packed into a short time as they toured the Capitol, including a trip to the Whispering Galley and the Dome. They then toured the Supreme Court of Missouri and learned about the Judicial branch. Senator Curtis Trent was amazing and sponsored lunch at Arris’ Pizza. The students ended their day at the historic Missouri State Penitentiary.

Golden City seventh and eighth graders visit Capitol

Heifer program sale scheduled for May 15

STOCKTON- "The Missouri Show-Me-Select™ (SMS) Replacement Heifer Program provides education to cattle producers on heifer development strategies, specifically in...

Truman’s grandson to share personal memories in Lamar presentation

JEFFERSON CITY- History will come to life in the birthplace of the 33rd President when Clifton Truman Daniel, the eldest grandson of Harry and Bess Truman, visits Lamar on...

Present day post office lot gets ready for construction.

Post offices in Lamar

By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyWith all the talk about the post office lately, I thought this would be a good time to reprint the...

Don’t miss out on a visit with the Easter Bunny

Don’t forget to visit with the Easter Bunny, while hunting Easter eggs and enjoying hot dogs with the Lamar Elks Lodge No. 2800. The annual hunt will be held by the...

Plant indoors within four weeks before last frost

COLUMBIA, Mo,- Jump-start your spring garden by starting four easy, inexpensive tender bulbs indoors before the weather warms.University of Missouri Extension...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The first Picnic in the Park for 2026 is being held Thursday, March 26, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Lamar City Park. It is a beautiful, although somewhat windy day and from the looks of those taking advantage of the wide variety of “goodies” offered, it is worth the wait. The food trucks take a hiatus over the winter and will be here on the third Thursday of the month (except for August, due to the Lamar Free Fair).

Picnic in the Park opens for 2026 season

Barton County Republicans hold forum for April 7 ballot

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Barton County Republicans held an open forum at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the Thiebaud meeting rooms in Lamar. The purpose of the forum...

Chase Brown was the winner of the Jakes Shotgun drawing. The gun had been donated by Freedom Firearms.

Muddy Creek Gobblers host successful fundraiser

Muddy Creek Gobblers hosted a fundraising auction and dinner on Thursday, March 19, at Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. The annual Hunting Heritage...

How are schools funded?

By BRIAN GILLISSuperintendent of Lamar R-I The topic of school funding has been widely discussed during this year’s legislative session and it is an issue that has both...

Bull management for breeding success

STOCKTON- What is a bull worth? What is that future calf crop worth? “Significant investments are being made in bulls, and the prospects for income from current and...

Fullerton appointed Barton County coroner

JEFFERSON CITY- On Friday, March 20, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Ryan Fullerton, Lamar, to the position of Barton County coroner.Fullerton is...

Ribbon cutting for new bunkhouse

A ribbon cutting will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27, to observe the grand opening of Peterson Outdoors Ministries new bunkhouse at Lodge of Hope. The...

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