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Visiting the old home place covey

January 12, 2026

By LARRY DABLEMONT Reprinted from the book “Dogs and Ducks and Hatrack Bucks”…by Larry Dablemont-- published in 2003.Old Luke had found them...

January 12, 2026

By CARRIE CLASSON“Judy Keeps the Door Open”Last summer Judy approached me one day when I was walking by an old church. “I see you walking by here...

Printed Paper Online

January 14, 2026

Property transfers

January 12, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed January 5, 2026. Larry N Warner, Carolyn Tymeson and Susan Warner to Justin Sprouls, STR 28-32-30 /NW/SW.Warranty Deed, filed January 5, 2026. Colter S...

Property transfers

January 5, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed December 29, 2025. John W Ford and Shiela R Ford to Julius Tang, STR 36-32-31 /SW/NW.Warranty Deed, filed December 30, 2025. Gary J Bullard and Valerie...

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2026: 1-14 2026 Barton County Budget Summary

January 9, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Summary of the 2026 Barton County Budget is available for inspection in the County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse, Lamar, during normal office hours.Nikki...

2026: 1-14 BC 2026 Budget Hearing

January 9, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICEHearings for the Barton County 2026 Budget will be held January 5th & 12th, 2026, between 10:00 and 4:00 p.m. Budget estimates will be available for public...

2026: 1-14 ESC Seeking Insulation Contractor Bids

January 5, 2026

Seeking BidsEconomic Security Corporation of Southwest Area is seeking an insulation contractor to work with its Weatherization program. Successful bidder will be contacted...

Cedar County Livestock and Forage Conference set

January 12, 2026

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

Cottey College to bring Active Shooter Response Training

January 12, 2026

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...

County announces transition of Office of Emergency Management

January 9, 2026

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...

ALICE ZEINA (EVERT) PORTER

January 9, 2026

Alice Zeina (Evert) Porter, age 100, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Parkview Healthcare in Bolivar,...

CHERYL KAY O’NEAL

January 2, 2026

Cheryl Kay O’Neal, age 80, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on December 29, 2025.Cheryl was born January 29, 1945, in Barton County, Missouri, to...

Your child could earn a $2,000 scholarship for college

January 12, 2026

FCS Financial has announced its 2026 scholarship program, offering up to 35 scholarships of $2,000 each to graduating high school seniors. Since 2004, the cooperative has...

East Primary Tigers of the Month for December were, fourth row, left to right, Blakely Lockwood, Rhett Overman, Maliyah Gideon, Kaydence Lawrence, Briggs Harvey, Gwyneth Gordon; third row, left to right, Eric Kavanagh, Parker Hammond, Emmalynne Meadows, Mylo Simmons, Grayson Jones, Tyson Higgins; second row, left to right, Jonathan Bahma, RayLee VanGilder, Rhett Jacobs, Zoey Austin, Ezra Redger, Trax Griffin, Maggie Perkins and front row, left to right, Draven Carr, Ava Pagacz, Kendall Irwin, Parker Kaderly, Keylin Fajardo-Perez, Lakyn Roehrs, Ryan Youngblood. Not pictured is Remix Garcia.

December East Primary Tigers of the Month

January 9, 2026

Mizzou releases fall 2025 dean’s list

January 8, 2026

COLUMBIA, Mo.- The University of Missouri fosters a culture of excellence as they educate future innovators, problem-solvers and leaders. And Tigers continue to rise to the...

Marriage license applications

January 12, 2026

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Andy J Shetler, 28, Lockwood and Hanna Arlene Yannayon, 21, Lamar.Justin...

Barton County Retired Teachers hold first meeting of new year

January 7, 2026

January 6 was the first chapter meeting of the Barton County Retired Educators at the Lamar Christian Church. Sixteen members met as Karl Morey,...

Samantha Crabtree, daughter of Paul and Tanya Crabtree and a senior at Liberal High School recently represented Barton County at the National 4-H Congress held in Atlanta, Ga.

Crabtree represents Barton County at National 4-H Congress

January 7, 2026

ATLANTA, Ga.- Samantha Crabtree was one of 20 Missouri 4-H members that were selected to represent the state at the National 4-H Congress, a...

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Barton County Shrine Club

The Lamar eighth grade Lady Tigers basketball team earned back-to-back Big 8 Conference Champs 2025-2026. They also won second place in the Wild West Tournament. Lamar ended the season with a record of 16-2, while outscoring their opponents 840-242. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Karma Carter, Rylee Gordon, Hadlee Combs; back row, left to right, Harpor Steinkamp, Mya Castle, Taylor Caruthers, Zoey Timmons, Haydn Steinkamp and Coach Laura LaSalle.

Lamar eighth grade Tigers are back-to-back champs

January 6, 2026

Letter to editor

January 6, 2026

Dear Editor,We would like to thank the many friends and family of Dan Werner that donated in his name to the Barton County Memorial Park after his passing on December 6. I...

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