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    How to be an encourager

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchFirst, one must have a clear view of himself....

    How to be an encourager
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchFirst, one must have a clear view of himself....

    Perseverance

    By JEN KIRBYWe are a little over 30 days into the new year. The New Year always brings us a time...

    Perseverance
    By JEN KIRBYWe are a little over 30 days into the new year. The New Year always brings us a time...
    Photo courtesy of Catherine Williams
The Liberal boys kept their heads in the game and pulled off a third place win in the Tony Dubray Classic in Liberal on Friday night, January 23. The team is finally getting to play with most of the team intact. Many nights injuries and illness have kept one or two members of the team off the bench. Elam Beaman was selected to the All-Tournament team at the end of the night, as well as Eleena Buss being selected to the Girls' All-Tournament team.

    Liberal boys place third in Tony Dubray Classic

    Liberal boys place third in Tony Dubray Classic
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow 
Liberal’s Ally Barton looks to pass the ball during the championship game of the Tony Dubray Classic Friday night. The Lady Bulldogs dropped the contest to top-seeded Pierce City.

    Liberal Lady Bulldogs fall in championship game

    Liberal Lady Bulldogs fall in championship game
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Sheldon senior Aiden Bogart takes the ball up through traffic during a win over Northeast Vernon County in the consolation championship game of the Tony Dubray Classic in Liberal Friday night.

    Sheldon wins Toby Dubray Classic consolation ch...

    Sheldon wins Toby Dubray Classic consolation ch...

    Financial focus

    Local business owners: Don’t overlook retirement plansThis article was written by Edward Jones...

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    Local business owners: Don’t overlook retirement plansThis article was written by Edward Jones...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI do believe that this frigid weather, along with the white stuff...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI do believe that this frigid weather, along with the white stuff...
    Photos courtesy of Kristy Robertson/Barton County Chamber of Commerce
Thankfully the region didn’t receive as much snow as was originally predicted and according to Barton County Emergency Services Director Jeremy Brand, due to drifting snow it is hard to say exactly how much snow fell this past weekend (January 24-25), but consensus has it that a little over five inches graced the Earth with a blanket of white. According to the Lamar Weather Service, through University Extension, the temperatures were frigid during the duration, with low readings of 6.0 on the 23rd, 3.9 on the 24th, 1.0 on the 25th and -6.7 on the 26th. The recorded highs during this period show 8.4 on the 24th, 13.1 on the 25th, 19.4 on the 26th and it finally broke the freezing mark on January 27, with a reading of 32.6 degrees. The City of Lamar was kept busy throughout this time and remain that way as they attempt to clean up the massive piles of snow around the town. While some schools remained closed on Wednesday, Jan. 28, Lamar R-1 and the Lamar Career and Technical Center returned to regular classes.

    Area blanketed with snow over the weekend

    Area blanketed with snow over the weekend
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    Columns
    Donna’s Dialog
    January 30, 2026
    By DONNA WESCOTTHi everyone. I guess the big news is the storm last weekend. I’m glad I didn’t have to get out in it for any reason. Jazmine and I decided to go to Judy’s...
    How to be an encourager
    January 30, 2026
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchFirst, one must have a clear view of himself. Realize how much an encouraging word means to you and...
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    Government
    Property transfers
    January 27, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed January 20, 2026. Andy Shetler, John Shetler and Caroline Shetler to Durrard A Pendergraft, Carrie D Pendergraft, Thomas A Pendergraft and Jonathan P...
    Property transfers
    January 20, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed January 15, 2026. Kerry L Peterson and Stephanie Grimes Attorney-in-Fact to MTP Land LLC, STR 5-30-32 //SW.Warranty Deed, filed January 15, 2026....
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    2026: 2-4,11,18,25 Rader Estate Notice
    January 28, 2026
    In re the Estate of Maxine I. Rader To all persons interested in the estate of Maxine I. Rader, decedent. Cynthia I. Rader is acting as Trustee under a trust the terms of...
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    News
    Prairie State Park to hold bison hike
    January 29, 2026
    Prairie State Park will hold a guided bison hike on Saturday, Feb. 7, beginning at 1 p.m. Visitors should be prepared for a two mile hike over uneven terrain. Participants...
    Photos courtesy of Kristy Robertson/Barton County Chamber of Commerce
Thankfully the region didn’t receive as much snow as was originally predicted and according to Barton County Emergency Services Director Jeremy Brand, due to drifting snow it is hard to say exactly how much snow fell this past weekend (January 24-25), but consensus has it that a little over five inches graced the Earth with a blanket of white. According to the Lamar Weather Service, through University Extension, the temperatures were frigid during the duration, with low readings of 6.0 on the 23rd, 3.9 on the 24th, 1.0 on the 25th and -6.7 on the 26th. The recorded highs during this period show 8.4 on the 24th, 13.1 on the 25th, 19.4 on the 26th and it finally broke the freezing mark on January 27, with a reading of 32.6 degrees. The City of Lamar was kept busy throughout this time and remain that way as they attempt to clean up the massive piles of snow around the town. While some schools remained closed on Wednesday, Jan. 28, Lamar R-1 and the Lamar Career and Technical Center returned to regular classes. Area blanketed with snow over the weekend
    January 28, 2026
    State Line Crop Conference offers speakers from MU, K-State
    January 28, 2026
    LAMAR- The annual State Line Crop Conference offers updates from University of Missouri Extension and Kansas State Extension researchers.The free event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
    Obituaries
    BRIAN WADE GERBITZ
    January 29, 2026
    Brian Wade Gerbitz, born June 23rd, 1973 passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. His...
    RANDALL SCOTT MCPEAK
    January 26, 2026
    Randall Scott McPeak, age 76, of Sheldon, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 23, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved...
    MARK ALLEN SARGENT
    January 19, 2026
    Mark Allen Sargent, age 72, of Carthage, Missouri, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 13,...
    Schools
    Missouri S&T announces dean's list
    January 29, 2026
    ROLLA- Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the dean's list for the Fall 2025 semester. The dean's list can also be found...
    Golden City Elementary to hold activity night
    January 29, 2026
    GOLDEN CITY- Golden City Elementary Title 1 Family Activity Night will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.The night will start with a free dinner and then...
    Cam Lucas, son of Kara and Eric Lucas, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Cam’s favorite part of school is getting to see friends and his favorite class is Career Choices. He has horses, ducks, dogs and cats. Cam plays football and basketball. His favorite game is Fortnite and his favorite movie is Five Nights at Freddy’s. Students of the week
    January 23, 2026
    Social
    Treat your sweetheart to a Lions breakfast
    January 29, 2026
    The Lamar Lions Club will hold a breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 14, 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall.A free will donation will be taken.
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    January 27, 2026
    February 2-6MONDAY- Haluska with ham and egg noodles, cabbage and onion, candied carrots, cake, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Taco salad with meat, cheese, beans,...
    Learn-A-Do members are painting perspective. Learn-A-Do 4-H stays busy
    January 26, 2026
    By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met January 11, at 3 p.m., at the Oakton Church building. This meeting was our art day, so we were...
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    Sports
    Tigers stand at 8-8
    January 30, 2026
    By CHRIS MORROWThe Lamar Tigers are 8-8 as they head toward the backstretch in the 2025-26 season. Coach Heath Heckadon is looking for his crew to improve in a couple of...
    Photo courtesy of Catherine Williams
The Liberal boys kept their heads in the game and pulled off a third place win in the Tony Dubray Classic in Liberal on Friday night, January 23. The team is finally getting to play with most of the team intact. Many nights injuries and illness have kept one or two members of the team off the bench. Elam Beaman was selected to the All-Tournament team at the end of the night, as well as Eleena Buss being selected to the Girls' All-Tournament team. Liberal boys place third in Tony Dubray Classic
    January 29, 2026
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow 
Liberal’s Ally Barton looks to pass the ball during the championship game of the Tony Dubray Classic Friday night. The Lady Bulldogs dropped the contest to top-seeded Pierce City. Liberal Lady Bulldogs fall in championship game
    January 29, 2026
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