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November 14, 2025

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in the area call...

American Red Cross blood drive set for December 8

November 14, 2025

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1301 E. 6th St., Lamar.Call...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Lamar Rotary Club held its annual Veterans Day appreciation luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Lamar Methodist Church Family Life Center. Those attending were treated to a catered lunch served by Rotary and Lamar High School choir members. The choir treated those attending to the National Anthem, along with a medley of Armed Forces songs, in which veterans for that branch of the service stood as their song was played. Also held by the VFW Post 3691 was the Missing Man Table ritual.

Rotary Club holds veterans appreciation luncheon

November 13, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar Rotary Club’s Veterans Day luncheon was held Thursday, Nov. 13, 12 noon, at the Lamar Methodist Church...

Lamar License Office to temporarily close

November 13, 2025

The Lamar License Office has announced the closure of its office in Lamar due to the present contract agent’s retirement. The office, located at 208 W. 12th St., Suite 7,...

Christmas lights and parade to be held November 21

November 13, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratPresident Elaine Davis called the Wednesday, Nov. 12 meeting of Lamar Community Betterment to order, followed with the treasurer’s report...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Joe Davis welcomed all to the annual Veterans Day program that was held Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, at the Barton County Memorial Park. Along with the reading of the names of those servicemen mentioned in the park, Anna Strong performed, “I’m Proud to be An American”, followed with John Adams reciting “Old Glory”.

BCMP holds annual Veterans Day recognition

November 12, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratDue to it having been windy the last few days, a decision was made not to attempt to light the breathtaking candles...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Members of the Lamar High School FFA provided the Presentation of Colors at the Lamar High School Veterans Day program held Tuesday, Nov. 11.

LHS holds A Salute To Our Veterans

November 12, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA special Veterans Day program was held at the Lamar High School gymnasium on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. The...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
A large spread of delectables including soups, sandwiches, vegetables and desserts, furnished by Crumbs & Co. Catering LLC, was set up for all to enjoy. The many sponsors had signs hung in recognition of their part in the success of the foundation.

Community organizations benefit from Night of Philanthropy

November 12, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Tom Richards Hangar at the Lamar Airport was decorated beautifully for Barton County Community Foundation’s...

Potter concludes third cross country season at SBU

November 10, 2025

Kiersten Potter had a shorter cross country season this year due to recovering from injuries; however, she was able to run in the last three meets...

Staff at West Chestnut Monument after they installed the monument.

Famous Missouri Veterans monument now on display

November 10, 2025

By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkPhase 1 of the area at the Barton County Memorial Park honoring famous veterans from Missouri has been...

Scholarships available for online Master Gardener class

November 7, 2025

Scholarships are available for Barton County residents who complete the training and initial volunteer hours of the online spring 2026 University of Missouri Extension...

Silas Bull, son of Katie and Kevin Bull, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite aspect of school thus far is reading and he particularly enjoys Social Studies class. Silas is looking forward to participating in archery and basketball. He has two dogs and his favorite movie is K-pop Demon Hunters.

Students of the week

November 7, 2025

Registration open for Master Gardener online course

November 6, 2025

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Registration is open for the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener online spring 2026 course. The 15-week class runs January 2 through April...

Ozarks Food Harvest invests $800,000 to feed families

November 6, 2025

SPRINGFIELD- Ozarks Food Harvest is responding to the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history with an $800,000 investment to help feed families,...

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off schedule

November 5, 2025

The new hours for the Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off are Monday through Thursday, Nov. 17-21, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Sunday, Nov. 23,...

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