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    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee had her last dance competition this past...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee had her last dance competition this past...

    Financial focus

    Take charge of your debt, one step at a timeThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by...

    Financial focus
    Take charge of your debt, one step at a timeThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by...

    The Source

    By JEN KIRBYI had a great reminder this week that identifying the source is paramount to walking...

    The Source
    By JEN KIRBYI had a great reminder this week that identifying the source is paramount to walking...
    All-Conference Honors were recently given to Elam Beaman, Ben Dingman and Ally Barton. These three leave it all on the floor every time they play, so it is wonderful that they were recognized for their extreme effort by the WEMO Conference. Congratulations to all of them.

    Liberal athletes earn All-Conference Honors

    Liberal athletes earn All-Conference Honors

    Bad trips

    By LARRY DABLEMONTAll through the fall hunting season, those of us who love to hunt waterfowl...

    Bad trips
    By LARRY DABLEMONTAll through the fall hunting season, those of us who love to hunt waterfowl...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“Sensible Shoes”Yesterday I saw a woman trip on the pavement. She immediately...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Sensible Shoes”Yesterday I saw a woman trip on the pavement. She immediately...
    Maggie Whiting is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Maggie is the daughter of Jessica and Kenneth Whiting. Her favorite part of school is ELA class; it is also her favorite subject. Maggie plays basketball and she has a cat and a dog. Her favorite movie or TV show is House.

    Students of the week

    Students of the week

    Jesus didn’t go anywhere

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchJesus is there in the good, the bad and the ugly...

    Jesus didn’t go anywhere
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchJesus is there in the good, the bad and the ugly...
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    Columns
    Metzger’s Mutterings
    March 12, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee had her last dance competition this past Saturday. Her other competitions have been held in...
    Financial focus
    March 12, 2026
    Take charge of your debt, one step at a timeThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.If you’re...
    Printed Paper Online
    March 11, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    March 9, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed March 2, 2026. Dester J Cummins and Barbara H Cummins to Dester J Cummins Co Trustee, Barbara H Cummins Co Trustee, Dester J Cummins Joint Rev Trust...
    Property transfers
    March 2, 2026
    Jennifer Nelson to Jeffrey Taylor and Johnnie Taylor, Pt Lt 11 Bl 9 Wyatts 2nd Add to Golden City (B1-18), Lt 12 Bl 9 Wyatts 2nd Add to Golden City (B1-18).Kyda Properties...
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    2026 LEGAL 3-18 Ozark Township-2x5
    March 12, 2026
    2026 LEGAL 3-18 Newport Township-2x4.5
    March 12, 2026
    2026 LEGAL 3-25 & 4-1 No Election-3x6
    March 10, 2026
    News
    Quilt of Valor recipients to be recognized
    March 12, 2026
    Dwain Rutledge, Keith Holden, Gerald McDaniel and Walter Powell will be recognized at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Barton County Memorial Park, as they receive...
    FCS Financial to feed Missouri farmers through "Tractor Dash"
    March 12, 2026
    JEFFERSON CITY- FCS Financial is gearing up to deliver appreciation directly to the cab as part of its 2026 Tractor Dash. Starting March 15, FCS Financial member-owners can...
    Community Betterment to invest in community
    March 11, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the opening of the Wednesday, March 11 meeting of Lamar Community Betterment meeting by Elaine Davis, president, an in-depth...
    Obituaries
    DIXIE LOU WOLF
    March 11, 2026
    Dixie Lou (Duncan) Wolf, 72, Red Oak, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community Care and Rehab in Lockwood,...
    SHARON JEAN RICHARDSON
    March 9, 2026
    Sharon Jean Richardson was born June 3, 1948 in Bakersfield, California to James Drennon Griffin and Ima Jean Raper Griffin. She passed away in Mercy Hospital in...
    Schools
    LCTC SkillsUSA to hold fundraiser
    March 12, 2026
    The Lamar Career and Technical Center (LCTC) SkillsUSA Chapter is raffling off a hunting blind to fund their trip to State SkillsUSA contests to be held next month, and...
    Honor roll released by Liberal High School
    March 12, 2026
    LIBERAL- Liberal High School students earning a spot on the honor roll included:All A Honor RollSENIORS- Elam Beaman, Cooper Burchett, Adam Collier, Samantha Crabtree,...
    Liberal Middle School posts honor roll
    March 12, 2026
    LIBERAL- Liberal Middle School has released its honor roll. Students making the list included:All A Honor RollEIGHTH GRADE- Nathan Chiles, Brody Ely, Jolie Linn, Kasyn...
    Social
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    March 11, 2026
    March 16-20MONDAY- Swiss steak with tomatoes and onions, roasted potatoes, carrots, tropical fruit, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- St. Patrick’s Day, Irish coddle...
    Marriage license application
    March 9, 2026
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:James Matthew Griffitt, 38, Lamar and Awestynne Lyndzee Meadows, 28, Lamar.
    Lamar Career and Technical Center Director Morgan Sage gave a presentation on Tuesday, March 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, where the Barton County Retired Educators heard of the amazing programs available for area students. Barton County Retired Educators meet
    March 6, 2026
    The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, March 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, to hear Morgan Sage, area director of the Lamar Career and...
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    Sports
    Lamar Tiger Classic set for March 20-23
    March 12, 2026
    The 2026 Lamar Tiger Classic for high school baseball will be held Friday, March 20, through Monday, March 23, at the Lamar City Park.Games scheduled for Friday, March 20...
    All-Conference Honors were recently given to Elam Beaman, Ben Dingman and Ally Barton. These three leave it all on the floor every time they play, so it is wonderful that they were recognized for their extreme effort by the WEMO Conference. Congratulations to all of them. Liberal athletes earn All-Conference Honors
    March 10, 2026
    Lamar Tigers punch ticket to state
    March 9, 2026
    Saturday, March 7, during a tournament held in Seneca, the Lamar Tigers fought their way to earn a ticket to state. This was proof that all of their hard work and...
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    Letter to editor
    March 3, 2026
    Dear Editor,In the 17 years I have been a volunteer at the Barton County Historical Society I have researched many, many different types of people, places and things....
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