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    Pride in our school and community

    By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent As promised, I did prepare a second article focused on...

    Pride in our school and community
    By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent As promised, I did prepare a second article focused on...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lockwood’s Landry Ogden is pursued by an Archie defender during the Tigers home loss to the Whirlwinds in the 8-man quarterfinal. Also pictured for the Tigers is Luke Baugh (No. 50) and Miles Neely (No. 64). The Tigers turned in a terrific 2025 campaign, finishing with a record of 11-1.

    Lockwood’s memorable season ends in quarterfinal

    By CHRIS MORROWLOCKWOOD- Late in the first quarter of the 8-man state quarterfinal Lockwood...

    Lockwood’s memorable season ends in quarterfinal
    By CHRIS MORROWLOCKWOOD- Late in the first quarter of the 8-man state quarterfinal Lockwood...
    Senior members of the Lamar football team, along with Coach Jared Beshore, spoke to the board prior to the December 17 meeting. Each senior spoke on what they enjoyed the most in their football career and something they had learned along the way.

    Lamar R-1 School 2026-2027 calendar approved

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the adoption of the consent agenda at the December 17...

    Lamar R-1 School 2026-2027 calendar approved
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the adoption of the consent agenda at the December 17...
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard #12 Jaelyn Timmons goes up for a basket in varsity girls action in Lamar. Defending on the play is junior #10 Ava Garrett. The Tigers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 67-37.

    Lady Tigers defeat Lady Bulldogs

    Lady Tigers defeat Lady Bulldogs
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard No. 14 Kyler Ison drives to the basket in JV action vs Liberal. The Tigers defeated Liberal 67-13. No. 1 junior Brian Bolin defends on the play for the Bulldogs.

    Tigers defeat Bulldogs in JV action

    Tigers defeat Bulldogs in JV action
    Photo by Terry Redman
Senior No. 20 Trent Torbeck goes up for a layup in action in Lamar. Junior No. 1 Brian Bolin, junior No. 20 Ben Dingman and senior No. 12 Kaidon Simpson look on as the Tigers rolled to an 89-45 victory.

    Tigers roll to 89-45 victory over Liberal

    Tigers roll to 89-45 victory over Liberal

    Financial focus

    Take control: Why budgeting doesn’t have to feel restrictiveThis article was written by Edward...

    Financial focus
    Take control: Why budgeting doesn’t have to feel restrictiveThis article was written by Edward...
    Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
Lamar Greenhouse & Florist, under the new ownership of Bryan and Jessica Jenkins, held its open house on Friday, Dec. 12, with the Barton County Chamber of Commerce holding a ribbon cutting at 12 noon. Those attending had a chance to win a pre-made fresh flower arrangement of their choice. Spectators and customers not only got to enjoy the beautiful decorations and sale items, but also enjoyed sampling soups, cider and crockpot meals. The greenhouse is located at 103 E. 9th St., Lamar.

    Lamar Greenhouse & Florist holds open house

    Lamar Greenhouse & Florist holds open house
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    Columns
    Pride in our school and community
    December 19, 2025
    By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent As promised, I did prepare a second article focused on the Annual Performance Report (APR). After some...
    Donna’s Dialog
    December 18, 2025
    By DONNA WESCOTTHi everyone! I’m a little behind on writing, so I’ll start by saying I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving. Jazmine prepared her first holiday meal. She...
    Printed Paper Online
    December 17, 2025

    Government
    Property transfers
    December 15, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed December 10, 2025. Mark C Fleming to Richard Buus, STR 26-33-29 S/NW/SE, STR 26-32-29 /SW/SE.Warranty Deed, filed December 10, 2025. Tim F Phillips,...
    Property transfers
    December 8, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed December 1, 2025. Terry D Wooldridge, Karen Wooldridge, Larry Joe Wooldridge, Debbie Wooldridge, Vickie Sterling and Roger Sterling to James Wayne...
    Barton County Shrine Club
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    Legals
    2025 LEGAL 12-31 Jasper R5 Audit-3x8
    December 18, 2025
    2025 LEGAL 12-31 BC Clerk Positions-3x4
    December 18, 2025
    2025-26: 12-24,31,1-7,14 Ferrer Publication of Notice
    December 17, 2025
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, PROBATE DIVISION, OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURILanetta Torres-Ferrer Petitioner, vs. Joseph Olson andTracy Renee Olivaresand The Unknown Heirs of Carla...
    News
    Senior members of the Lamar football team, along with Coach Jared Beshore, spoke to the board prior to the December 17 meeting. Each senior spoke on what they enjoyed the most in their football career and something they had learned along the way. Lamar R-1 School 2026-2027 calendar approved
    December 18, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the adoption of the consent agenda at the December 17 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, Lamar R-1...
    Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
Lamar Greenhouse & Florist, under the new ownership of Bryan and Jessica Jenkins, held its open house on Friday, Dec. 12, with the Barton County Chamber of Commerce holding a ribbon cutting at 12 noon. Those attending had a chance to win a pre-made fresh flower arrangement of their choice. Spectators and customers not only got to enjoy the beautiful decorations and sale items, but also enjoyed sampling soups, cider and crockpot meals. The greenhouse is located at 103 E. 9th St., Lamar. Lamar Greenhouse & Florist holds open house
    December 17, 2025
    Free webinars focus on child care, health insurance for farm families
    December 17, 2025
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- As Missouri farmers and farm families look to 2026, planning and budgeting for health insurance and child care is essential. A free two-part webinar series...
    Obituaries
    RICHARD LEE “COACH” MARTI
    December 18, 2025
    Richard Lee “Coach” Marti, 83, of Farmington, Arkansas, was born on November 15, 1942, in Springfield, Missouri, to Jesse Wayne Marti and Vivian...
    NINA JOAN (PHIPPS) CALVERT
    December 16, 2025
    Joan Calvert passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, surrounded by her family at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. She...
    NORA MAE WAGAMAN
    December 15, 2025
    Nora Mae (Fitzgerald) Wagaman was born in Toledo, Ohio, on October 1, 1931, to Thomas and Genevieve Fitzgerald.After graduating from high school in...
    Schools
    Pride in our school and community
    December 19, 2025
    By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent As promised, I did prepare a second article focused on the Annual Performance Report (APR). After some...
    Senior members of the Lamar football team, along with Coach Jared Beshore, spoke to the board prior to the December 17 meeting. Each senior spoke on what they enjoyed the most in their football career and something they had learned along the way. Lamar R-1 School 2026-2027 calendar approved
    December 18, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the adoption of the consent agenda at the December 17 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, Lamar R-1...
    Schilling Technical Educational Grants awarded
    December 16, 2025
    Seven schools are the latest recipients of the Clinton and Nancy Schilling Technical Educational Grant Program. Funded by the Clinton and Nancy Schilling Community Fund and...
    Social
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    December 16, 2025
    December 22-26MONDAY- Chinese lemon chicken, oriental rice, oriental vegetables, egg roll, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Salisbury steak with...
    Good Shepherd Nursing Home celebrates Christmas
    December 16, 2025
    A financial gift from the Missouri Association of Community Arts Agencies made possible a recent Christmas celebration at the Good Shepherd Nursing...
    Marriage license applications
    December 15, 2025
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:McKenzie Sebastian Baird, 33, Lamar and Tiffany Anastasia Everitt, 22,...
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    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lockwood’s Landry Ogden is pursued by an Archie defender during the Tigers home loss to the Whirlwinds in the 8-man quarterfinal. Also pictured for the Tigers is Luke Baugh (No. 50) and Miles Neely (No. 64). The Tigers turned in a terrific 2025 campaign, finishing with a record of 11-1. Lockwood’s memorable season ends in quarterfinal
    December 19, 2025
    By CHRIS MORROWLOCKWOOD- Late in the first quarter of the 8-man state quarterfinal Lockwood junior Sean Contreras picked off an Archie pass and...
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard #12 Jaelyn Timmons goes up for a basket in varsity girls action in Lamar. Defending on the play is junior #10 Ava Garrett. The Tigers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 67-37. Lady Tigers defeat Lady Bulldogs
    December 18, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard No. 14 Kyler Ison drives to the basket in JV action vs Liberal. The Tigers defeated Liberal 67-13. No. 1 junior Brian Bolin defends on the play for the Bulldogs. Tigers defeat Bulldogs in JV action
    December 18, 2025
    Terry Redman's Pictures
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard #12 Jaelyn Timmons goes up for a basket in varsity girls action in Lamar. Defending on the play is junior #10 Ava Garrett. The Tigers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 67-37. Lady Tigers defeat Lady Bulldogs
    December 18, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard No. 14 Kyler Ison drives to the basket in JV action vs Liberal. The Tigers defeated Liberal 67-13. No. 1 junior Brian Bolin defends on the play for the Bulldogs. Tigers defeat Bulldogs in JV action
    December 18, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Senior No. 20 Trent Torbeck goes up for a layup in action in Lamar. Junior No. 1 Brian Bolin, junior No. 20 Ben Dingman and senior No. 12 Kaidon Simpson look on as the Tigers rolled to an 89-45 victory. Tigers roll to 89-45 victory over Liberal
    December 18, 2025
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