The Barton County Historical Society held its first quarterly meeting last Sunday at the Memorial Park Building. Following a brief business meeting...

Those filing to run for a position on the Lamar City Council in the April 7 election were Rocky McCulloch and Russ Worsley for Ward I; Curt Roland, Steven Shaw and Jeff...

By MELODY METZGER Lamar DemocratI don’t know how it happened, but another year has come to pass and it is once again time to gather copy and advertising for our annual...

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Monday, Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1301 E. 6th St., Lamar. Call...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA diverse group of business representatives gathered Thursday morning, Jan. 15, 7:45 a.m., at the Thiebaud Auditorium meeting room. The...

DENVER, Colo.- Six Missouri 4-H youths recently competed against top teams and individuals from across the country at the Western National 4-H...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- From windowsills to office desks, succulents are everywhere. The hardy plants have become so popular in recent years that some enthusiasts call the trend...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the call to order by Lamar Community Betterment President Elaine Davis at 12 noon on Wednesday, Jan. 14, the December 10, 2025...

DENVER, Colo.- Six Missouri 4-H youths recently competed against top teams and individuals from across the country at the Western National 4-H Roundup. The 4-H’ers traveled...

LOCKWOOD- The 101st Dade County Soil and Crops Conference is from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Lockwood Methodist Church Life Center, 410 Main St., Lockwood. The...

The Lamar Democrat will once again publish their Valentine’s Day messages, to be featured on Wednesday, Feb. 11. This is a way to honor your children or grandchildren, or...

STOCKTON- “Cattle health and taxes are important factors that influence cattle operation productivity and profitability,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist...

NEVADA, Mo.- Cottey College and the ALICE Training® Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Instructor Certification Training to Nevada, Mo. on March 9-10. The course will...

BARTON COUNTY- The Barton County Commission has announced a transition in the governance structure of the County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), effective January...