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Route 66 Rendezvous draw large attendance

Considering that it was extremely hot, with rain late in the forecast on Friday, July 10, there were 56 vehicles registered for the Route 66...

Beat the burn: Planting trees and shrubs in July

COLUMBIA Mo.- Just because July has arrived, there is no need to stop planting trees and shrubs, said University of Missouri Extension Horticulturist David Trinklein.Early...

Stout is Junior Olympics bound

Ten-year old Maverick Stout of Lamar has qualified for the AAU Junior Olympic Games in the turbo javelin. Maverick began this journey by competing...

Southwest Tigers 10U team members include, bottom row, left to right, Deacon Chaney, Jayden Lawrence, Bowen Plank, Rowdy Davison, Lane Lock; middle row, left to right Dax Wolf, Lucas Doyle, Leighton Howarth, Tyson Forst, Cylas Cackley, Thayer Onstott, Jax Conrad; back row, left to right, Coaches Brandon Plank, Ryan Lock, David Chaney, TJ Onsott.

Southwest Tigers 10U finish season with a 28-8-2 record

On June 26-28, the Southwest Tigers 10U team traveled to Springfield, to compete in the USSSA-AA State Championship. Pool play began Friday night,...

Creek and Ellie help to retire flags at the Liberal Flag Day ceremony.

Learn-A-Do 4-H Club stays busy

By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met several times in June, the first of which was the Liberal Flag Day Retirement Ceremony held on...

Several reports provided by Lamar CB members

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar Community Betterment met Wednesday, July 8, 12 noon, at the Wolf Center in Lamar. Elaine Davis, president, passed around a sign-up...

Photos by James Epple
A large crowd gathered on Friday night, July 3, as the First Baptist Church in Lamar delighted them with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza. The Fourth of July celebration, Faith Family & Fireworks, has been a staple in the community for nine years and unfortunately, due to economic restraints, this will be the final year that the event will be put on by the church. The evening began at 7 p.m., with 1,000 hot dogs being cooked up, along with bags of chips and lots of water. Cars were packed into the church’s parking lot, as well as lining the road all the way from Wheeler Park to East Primary. The fireworks this year did not disappoint and everyone appeared to be having a great time as they enjoyed the praise band and a time of worship prior to the show.

First Baptist Church’s fireworks display delights onlookers

Watermelon: A summer slice of heaven

COLUMBIA, Mo.- There is nothing quite like the pure bliss of biting into a crisp slice of ice-cold watermelon on a sweltering July day, said University of Missouri...

Delayed delivery

The Lamar Democrat will be delayed this week due to printer repairs. We should receive the paper back some time Tuesday evening, with them going out to the racks around...

Sheep and Goat Field Day to highlight management intensive grazing

“Forage and grazing management are essential to any sheep and goat operation,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension livestock field specialist. In collaboration with Lincoln...

Photo by Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
The Barton County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at 12 noon on Thursday, July 2, as new owners of The Grind, Kendall and Brook Morrow, were welcomed. The Morrows purchased The Grind from Marva Schnaufer on April 1. Since owning the business they have added new things to the menu, updated the interior for a more modernized sitting area and are working on adding mobile ordering to their menu. Brook said, “We are so excited to contribute to the community that we love so much.” The Grind is located at 1206 Cherry in Lamar. For more information visit The Grind Coffee Shop on facebook.

Chamber holds ribbon cutting for The Grind

Photo by James Epple
The annual fireworks show that is put on by Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center’s facility on 1st St., in Lamar, was spectacular, as usual. The event was held Wednesday, July 1, with many residents, guests and members of the community enjoying the show. Prior to the fireworks, Truman offered free hot dogs and chips. Also available was a local food truck, Not Ya Mommas Waffles & Lemonade and snow cones by Hospice Compassus. DJ services were provided by Landon Myers. This is an event that both residents and community members look forward to yearly. Anyone wishing to make a donation for next year’s show, let them know. I’m sure they would appreciate the help.

Truman Healthcare holds annual fireworks show

A wet June slides into a hot July

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratIn comparing the weather between June of 2025 and June of 2026, there were many similarities. As far as maximum air temperatures, the total...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
A retirement celebration was held Tuesday afternoon, July 31, for longtime Barton County Health Department employee Kelly White. Kelly has served the health department in many capacities over her 32 years of service and she was shown sincere appreciation by all of her co-workers.

White retires from Barton County Health Department

Longtime dedicated employee of the Barton County Health Department, Kelly White, received accolades and gifts of love shown by coworkers at a...

Flag retirement ceremony properly retires 170 flags

LIBERAL- The Annual Flag Retirement, sponsored by Liberal Area Civic Group, was held Saturday evening, June 13, under the pavilion in the South...

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