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    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

    Lamar eighth grade Tigers are back-to-back champs

    Cox Barton County Hospital expands specialty ca...

    Cox Barton County Hospital is expanding access to specialized care with the addition of Dr. Cary...

    Cox Barton County Hospital expands specialty ca...
    Cox Barton County Hospital is expanding access to specialized care with the addition of Dr. Cary...

    Martin announces Independent candidacy for House

    Martin announces Independent candidacy for House: Racheal Martin has announced her Independent...

    Martin announces Independent candidacy for House
    Martin announces Independent candidacy for House: Racheal Martin has announced her Independent...
    Frost flowers and snow geese.

    A haven

    By LARRY DABLEMONTMy secret place is quiet and serene and beautiful even in the starkness of...

    A haven
    By LARRY DABLEMONTMy secret place is quiet and serene and beautiful even in the starkness of...

    Praying the scriptures

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church"Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about...

    Praying the scriptures
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church"Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI hope everyone had a very nice Christmas. It reminded me of...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
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    In action and in truth

    By JEN KIRBYAs we kick off 2026, let’s ponder what ifs. What if we loved in truth and in action?...

    In action and in truth
    By JEN KIRBYAs we kick off 2026, let’s ponder what ifs. What if we loved in truth and in action?...
    Bobcats are not rare, these nocturnal hunters have plenty to eat and biotic potential.

    A little winter walk

    By LARRY DABLEMONTThere is a remote little gravel bar along the river where I love to camp, quite...

    A little winter walk
    By LARRY DABLEMONTThere is a remote little gravel bar along the river where I love to camp, quite...
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    Columns
    Frost flowers and snow geese. A haven
    January 5, 2026
    By LARRY DABLEMONTMy secret place is quiet and serene and beautiful even in the starkness of full-blown winter. There are no roads into it; I get...
    Praying the scriptures
    January 2, 2026
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church"Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will...
    Printed Paper Online
    January 7, 2026

    Government
    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...
    Property transfers
    December 29, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed December 22, 2025. Reba D Stone to Christopher Gray and Gabriella Haddock, STR 26-31-29.Warranty Deed, filed December 22, 2025. Chloe Baldwin, Chloe...
    Barton County Shrine Club
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    Legals
    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...
    2026: 1-14 ESC Seeking Electrical Contractor Bids
    January 5, 2026
    Seeking BidsEconomic Security Corporation of Southwest Area is seeking an Electrical Contractor to work with its Weatherization Program. Successful bidder will be contacted...
    News
    Sanctity of Life Rally 2026 set for January 18
    January 6, 2026
    The Sanctity of Human Life Unite for Life Rally 2026 will be held Sunday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium, 105 E. 11th St., Lamar. This special event is being...
    All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale entry deadline is February 5
    January 6, 2026
    The SW MO Beef Cattle Improvement Association has put out an invitation for bulls for their upcoming SW MO All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale on March 30, 2026, at the...
    Cox Barton County Hospital expands specialty care with Dr. Cary...
    January 6, 2026
    Cox Barton County Hospital is expanding access to specialized care with the addition of Dr. Cary Marquis, a physician specializing in physical...
    Obituaries
    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...
    MARTHA CARTER
    December 29, 2025
    Services will be held at 11 a.m. December 29 at Konantz Funeral Home for Martha Carter, who died Dec. 22, 2025.www.konantzwarden.com
    Schools
    Clough named to SNHU Dean's List
    January 6, 2026
    MANCHESTER, NH- Austin Clough of Lamar, Mo. has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2025 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to...
    First semester honor roll released by Liberal Elementary
    January 5, 2026
    LIBERAL- The first semester honor roll has been released by Liberal Elementary School.All AFIFTH GRADE- Trinnade Kuffler, Cash Meadows, Spencer Noyes, Clara Paradee, Logan...
    Liberal Elementary releases second quarter honor roll
    January 5, 2026
    LIBERAL- The second quarter honor roll has been released by Liberal Elementary School.All A Honor RollFIFTH GRADE- Trinnade Kuffler, Cash Meadows, Spencer, Noyes, Clara...
    Social
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    January 7, 2026
    January 12-16MONDAY- Ham and beans, roasted potatoes, spinach, cornbread, brownie, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Frito chili pie, buttered corn, dark green leafy salad/spinach,...
    Sanctity of Life Rally 2026 set for January 18
    January 6, 2026
    The Sanctity of Human Life Unite for Life Rally 2026 will be held Sunday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m., at Thiebaud Auditorium, 105 E. 11th St., Lamar. This special event is being...
    Marriage license application
    January 5, 2026
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Courtney Lynn Black, 48, Nevada, Mo. and Heather Anne Hope, 52, Nevada, Mo.
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    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
    Looking back on the Liberal Lady Bulldog volleyball team's final...
    December 29, 2025
    By CHRIS MORROWLIBERAL- As the calendar turns over and we welcome 2026, we take a moment to look back at the Liberal Lady Bulldog volleyball team's final four run earlier...
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    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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