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Diana Richards was recognized by Federal Aviation Administration Safety Program Manager Marvin Moore, who acted as emcee during the evening and recognized Richards for her many accomplishments throughout the years. The very prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award was presented to Richards during a ceremony held Wednesday evening, March 4, in the Tom Richards Hangar at the Lamar Airport.

Diana Richards recognized with Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFlying to Diana Richards has been a family affair since childhood, when her father first instilled the love of...

Arvest Bank offers tips to help improve credit scores

JOPLIN- March is Credit Education Month, and Arvest Bank is sharing tips to help consumers understand the factors that affect credit scores and how to improve...

East Elementary Principal Zach Lemert, is pictured with Jamie Smit, Pre-K classroom teacher, as they work with students using items from the grant.

L.I.F.E. Grant Committee supports Pre-K initiative at East Primary

The Lamar School District has announced that it has received full funding from the L.I.F.E.Grant Committee to support a Pre-K initiative at East...

Lamar Elks to host an evening of fun, food and charity

The Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 will hold an evening of fun, food and charity, on Friday, March 20, 7 p.m. Members and guests are welcome.A chicken dinner will be served at $15 a...

Pollinators: Patience pays off

ST. JOSEPH- Don’t get too anxious about cleaning your yard for spring, says Gwen Funk, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in horticulture.“Warmer...

Celebrating Missouri 4-H Century Families

COLUMBIA, Mo.- The Missouri 4-H Foundation recently recognized three families with the Missouri 4-H Century Family Award, which celebrates families whose combined years of...

Letter to editor

Dear Editor,In the 17 years I have been a volunteer at the Barton County Historical Society I have researched many, many different types of people, places and things....

February 2026 substantially warmer than last year

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe highs this February, as compared to February of 2025, were substantially more. This year the total average high, according to the local...

General Municipal Election ballot explained

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA General Municipal Election will be held in Barton County on Tuesday, April 7. On the ballot voters will find Proposition 1: Shall the...

Lillana is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Lillana is the daughter of Jennifer Coones and Donald Coones. She participates in quiz bowl and art club. She has three cats and her favorite class is Social Studies.

Students of the week

February 27, 2026

April Ballot Forum to be presented by Republican club

February 27, 2026

An April Ballot Forum will be held Monday, March 23, 7 p.m., in the Thiebaud meeting rooms. The forum will present an opportunity for the public to hear about the items on...

Barton Mutual Insurance Company recently made donations to the Liberal School District. Brian King presents a check for $20,000 to Liberal R-2 Superintendent of Schools Barry Yokom to be used for new electronic signs at the high school and elementary schools. King also presented a check for $10,000 to the Liberal High School chapter of FFA that will be used to help fund the students trip to attend the Washington Leadership Conference. Pictured, from left, Ben Dingman, Madison King, Joy Krueth, Brian King, Barry Yokum and Payton Lair.

Donations made by Liberal R-2 supporters

February 27, 2026

Golden City FFA Advisor Lee selected semi-finalist

February 27, 2026

Michael Lee, FFA advisor at Golden City R-3, has been selected as one of 18 semi-finalists, earning a certificate, a backpack and a $250 cash prize...

The 1975 50th Year Class Reunion was held September 20, 2025, at The Belt, on the Lamar square. Members of the class pictured are, back row, left to right, Randy Allen, Sharon Mayo, Rocky McCulloch, Lee Shaver, Mark Jeffries and John Wagaman III; second row, Becky Robertson Blackford, Ron Slinker, Patty Orrell Heiney, Lynn Davis Spear; third row, Susan Mankey Asbell, Carla Pfander, Pam Markwick Berning, Terry Tuck, Phil Bailey; fourth row, Bill Embry, Wayne Griffitt, Justin Cox, Brenda Loveall Caruthers, Kay Lucas Wartick; fifth row, Linda Moss Bishop, Charles McArthur, Gary Barnes, Joy Gartman Blankenship, Kevin Little, Linda Sprawls Schilling; sixth row, Terri Fowler Middleton, Rick Berning, Vern Miller, Kyle Blanchard, Kenny Owen; seventh row, Janet Campbell, Jill Norwood Shrum, Darrel Crockett, George Heim; eighth row, Tony Taylor, Elbert Williams, Stan Blanchard; ninth row, Marcie Dale Jones, Becky Grebe Long; 10th row, Teresa Moore, Barbara Kinney, Cindy Rader Johnson, Paula Woirhaye Dikes, Janis Phipps, Jeanette Wood Carpenter, Kim Peacock Pennell, Sheila McCall Stevens, Cindy Hurt Jack, Pam Miller Judd, Carol Compton Branum; seated, Bob VanGilder and Leslie Denny Gishwiller.

LHS Class of 1975 holds 50th reunion

February 27, 2026

Progress deadline is fast approaching

February 26, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratCopy for the paper’s annual Progress edition is slowly drifting in, with promise of more to come. The deadline for this special edition is...

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