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Donna’s Dialog

January 15, 2026

By DONNA WESCOTTHi everyone! Hope you are having a good week. I’m enjoying this 50 and 60 degree weather we have had the first couple of weeks of January. We’ve been...

Metzger’s Mutterings

January 15, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI treated myself Saturday to something that most people wouldn’t consider a treat. Youngest grandson Cooper had...

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: 1-28,2-4,11,18 Dunagan Trustee's Sale

January 15, 2026

In Re: Vaughn D Dunagan, a married personWanda J DunaganTRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Vaughn D Dunagan, a married personWanda J Dunagan...

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...

Progress is built one step at a time

January 15, 2026

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...

Red Cross Blood Drive set for February 9

January 15, 2026

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...

Chamber’s Speed Networking event draws diverse participation

January 15, 2026

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...

RICHARD “BRUCE” BELLINE

January 15, 2026

Richard “Bruce” Belline, age 81, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

BETTY GRACE WILLHITE

January 14, 2026

Betty Grace Willhite, age 99, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri.Betty was...

CHARLES EDGAR RITCHEY

January 14, 2026

Charles Edgar Ritchey, age 88, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on January 10, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri.Charles...

Lamar High School releases first semester honor roll

January 14, 2026

The first semester honor roll has been released by Lamar High School.High Honor RollSENIORS- Henry Rian Ball, Kileigh Shyanne Ball, Chase Ivan Bennett, Wyatt Lee Blackford,...

Missouri State University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List

January 13, 2026

SPRINGFIELD- Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain excellence are named to the deans list.For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment...

Judah Diggs, son of Mike and Jennifer Diggs, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Judah’s favorite part of school is Social Studies. He participates in basketball, football, quiz bowl and baseball. Judah has three dogs and three cats. His favorite class is P.E. and his favorite movie is "Home Alone."

Students of the week

January 13, 2026

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

January 13, 2026

January 19-23MONDAY- Hamburger stew with carrots, corn, green beans and peas, dark green leafy salad with spinach, wheat roll, warm spiced pineapple,...

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,...

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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

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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