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The Lamar Tiger Singers performed some Christmas songs prior to the lighting of the Christmas lights on Friday evening, Nov. 21, at the Wyatt Earp Park.

Large gathering kicks off Christmas season

November 25, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Barton County Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed the holiday season on Friday evening, Nov. 21, beginning...

Donate blood and receive a cozy blanket

November 25, 2025

LAMAR- Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals, encourages community members to wrap up...

Lamar Bank & Trust brings hometown banking to Lockwood

November 25, 2025

LAMAR- Lamar Bank & Trust Company (LBT) is proud to announce that its second branch, located at 514 W. Fourth St. in Lockwood, is now...

New MU program promotes healthy woodlands

November 25, 2025

COLUMBIA, Mo.- A new initiative is taking root across Missouri to promote healthy woods and trees through the power of peer mentorship.The Missouri Woodland Mentor program,...

Good Samaritan partners with KOAM TV ToyBox

November 24, 2025

Once again, the Good Samaritan Shop in Lamar is partnering with KOAM TV and the Salvation Army for the KOAM ToyBox project. Donations will help the...

Photo courtesy of Krista Guy with The Vedette
Associates from Lamar Bank & Trust in Lamar joined the new Lockwood team as they celebrated the grand opening of their new facility in Lockwood on Monday, Nov. 24. The Lockwood Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m., followed with snacks and swag. The new Lockwood location of Lamar Bank & Trust is located at 514 W. 4th St. Be sure to stop by and visit.

Lamar Bank & Trust holds grand opening at new Lockwood location

November 24, 2025

Photo courtesy of Krista Guy with The VedetteAssociates from Lamar Bank & Trust in Lamar joined the new Lockwood team as they celebrated the...

First Baptist invites public to Christmas musical drama

November 24, 2025

For many, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, a time to be spent with family and friends… a festive, happy time. But for others, the same holiday season only serves...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Barton County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the newly remodeled offices of the Lamar Police Department at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 24. The station, located at 1106 Broadway, recently underwent about a six month transformation that was made possible due to the City of Lamar moving its main facility to the northwest corner of the Lamar square. This freed up the space to be used for a top of the line Lamar Police Department building that was proudly shown to the public by Lamar Police Chief Shannon Crouch, following the ribbon cutting. The original building was totally gutted and a new floor plan was developed especially to meet the needs of the police department. A few of the new amenities include separate offices for the chief of police and lieutenant, separate bathrooms, showers and lockers for men and women, a 20’x30’ meeting room, a kitchen area, evidence room, holding area and an interview room. The total area of the remodeled police department ended up being 6,400 sq. ft. Chief Crouch noted that the meeting room would be utilized as a Central Command Post during catastrophic events, search and rescue efforts or any other event causing multiple agencies to work together. He stated that the department would allow a centralized location for multiple agencies to work together at one location for specific needs.

Ribbon cutting held for remodeled police station

November 24, 2025

Leave the leaves

November 21, 2025

INDEPENDENCE- Pollinators want you to sit back and take it easy this fall.Put the rake away and use fallen leaves as a winter haven for pollinators, says Tamra Reall,...

WIC holds record breaking Biannual WIC Baby Extravaganza

November 20, 2025

WIC of Barton County knocked it out of the park again with their Biannual WIC Baby Extravaganza! Each year they host one in the spring and one in...

Culinary Arts students from the Lamar Career and Technical Center, along with their instructor, Mrs. Pittsenbarger, addressed the Lamar R-1 School board after having prepared and served them a top notch meal prior to the meeting. The students consist of juniors and seniors from Lamar, as well as various other sending schools.

Culinary Arts students prepare top notch dinner

November 20, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratPrior to the Wednesday, Nov. 19 Lamar R-1 School Board meeting, Lamar Career and Technical Center Culinary Arts...

Rebuilding of RCC continues

November 19, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratSamantha Williams and Ashley Smith led the Rural Communities Coalition (RCC) on Wednesday, Nov. 19, held at Nathan’s Place on the northwest...

Lamar to host 6th Annual Drive-Thru Santa event

November 19, 2025

LAMAR- The 6th Annual Drive-Thru Santa event is set to bring festive fun to the Lamar community on Friday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 13. The free...

MU looks at weather impact on farmer mental health

November 19, 2025

COLUMBIA, Mo.- University of Missouri researchers are looking at how weather extremes affect the mental health of Midwestern farmers.Jennifer First, an assistant professor...

Winners in Mrs. Weber’s class were, left to right, Harper Needham, first place; Chandler Blanchard, second place and Kalvary Lucas, third place.

Lamar third graders recognized for outstanding poster contest

November 19, 2025

Barton County 4-H Teen Leaders would like to congratulate all the third graders from Lamar on an outstanding poster contest. This evaluation...

Barton County Shrine Club

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