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    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“On the Balcony”I woke yesterday morning and my cat Felix was nowhere to be...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“On the Balcony”I woke yesterday morning and my cat Felix was nowhere to be...
    The first gobbler.

    The second gobbler

    By LARRY DABLEMONTIf I write a second book about turkey hunting, one of the stories would be...

    The second gobbler
    By LARRY DABLEMONTIf I write a second book about turkey hunting, one of the stories would be...
    Photos by Catherine Williams
Lady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however, Lockwood also scored in the first inning to make the score 3-1. Liberal was held to one run and Lockwood scored again in the bottom of the third and bottom of the sixth to end the game with Lockwood up 6-1. Liberal finished as runner-up District Champions. The girls had a good year ending with a 14-9-1 record. The team is graduating two seniors and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.

    Bulldogs fall short at District 6 Championship ...

    Photos by Catherine WilliamsLady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however,...

    Bulldogs fall short at District 6 Championship ...
    Photos by Catherine WilliamsLady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however,...

    Living present

    By JEN KIRBYIn the hustle and bustle of life we can spend a lot of our mental energy on past or...

    Living present
    By JEN KIRBYIn the hustle and bustle of life we can spend a lot of our mental energy on past or...
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Lamar’s Mason Buckman high jumps during Saturday’s Class 3 district track and field meet held on Lamar’s home turf.

    Lamar track athletes put on a show

    The Lamar Tigers and Lady Tigers put on a show on the home turf Saturday in the Class 3 District...

    Lamar track athletes put on a show
    The Lamar Tigers and Lady Tigers put on a show on the home turf Saturday in the Class 3 District...
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Lamar's Rowdy Davison reaches base safely in a close play at first base during tournament action Saturday. The Lamar City Park was busy with multiple age groups occupying nearly every field during the large tournament. Davison and his teammates won the 10 and under championship.

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    The Postscript
    May 18, 2026
    By CARRIE CLASSON“On the Balcony”I woke yesterday morning and my cat Felix was nowhere to be found.“Felix! Where are you?”In the morning I put milk...
    The first gobbler. The second gobbler
    May 18, 2026
    By LARRY DABLEMONTIf I write a second book about turkey hunting, one of the stories would be about the spring that I took Dr. David Fell on a hunt...
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    Property transfers
    May 11, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed May 4, 2026. Brian Louis Natalini, Brian L Natalini, Susan Louise Natalini and Susan L Natalini to Brian L Natalini Co-Trustee, Susan L Natalini...
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    May 13, 2026
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    News
    Summer reading program combines fun with learning
    May 18, 2026
    The Barton County Library will hold its annual summer reading program on May 26 through July 24. The theme this year is “Unearth a Story.” The program is free and open to...
    Summer vacation movies return to Plaza
    May 18, 2026
    The Plaza Theatre will once again offer summer vacation movies, with the movies to be held at 1:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. each Wednesday, May 20 through August 5. The movie on...
    Jasper bank note from 1929 on exhibit May 29
    May 18, 2026
    JASPER- A unique National Currency $20 note from the First National Bank of Jasper will be shown on public display on Friday, May 29 at the Jasper Memorabilia Museum in...
    Obituaries
    DORLYNE VIOLA SCHORZMAN
    May 18, 2026
    Dorlyne Viola Schorzman, age 102, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 16, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri.Dorlyne was...
    STEVEN M. MOORE
    May 18, 2026
    STEVEN M. MOORE(October 1, 1952 - May 2, 2026)Steven Max Moore, age 73 years, of Lamar, MO, passed away May 2, 2026, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. A...
    GRACE ANN (BEALL) REESE
    May 15, 2026
    Grace Ann (Beall) Reese, age 78, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 9, 2026, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, Missouri.Grace was born March...
    Schools
    Liberal Elementary School posts second semester honor roll
    May 18, 2026
    LIBERAL- The second semester honor roll has been released by Liberal Elementary School.All A Honor RollFIFTH GRADE- Robbi Borghardt, Ethan Christian, Trinnade Kuffler, Cash...
    Liberal releases fourth quarter honor roll
    May 18, 2026
    LIBERAL- The fourth quarter honor roll has been released by Liberal Elementary School.All A Honor RollFIFTH GRADE- Robbi Borghardt, Ethan Christian, Trinnade Kuffler, Cash...
    Lamar High School seniors Lilly Hill, Baylee Heckadon and Lydia Nolting showed off their painting skills during Senior Service Day held Wednesday, May 13. The trio are helping with painting at the Lamar Christian Church. There were many other seniors being kept busy around town as well. Senior Service Day is always a big help to the community and is very much appreciated. Senior Service Day aids community
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    Summer reading program combines fun with learning
    May 18, 2026
    The Barton County Library will hold its annual summer reading program on May 26 through July 24. The theme this year is “Unearth a Story.” The program is free and open to...
    Summer vacation movies return to Plaza
    May 18, 2026
    The Plaza Theatre will once again offer summer vacation movies, with the movies to be held at 1:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. each Wednesday, May 20 through August 5. The movie on...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    May 13, 2026
    May 18-22MONDAY- German meatballs with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans with onions, baked apples with cinnamon, whole grain roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Sweet...
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    Photos by Catherine Williams
Lady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however, Lockwood also scored in the first inning to make the score 3-1. Liberal was held to one run and Lockwood scored again in the bottom of the third and bottom of the sixth to end the game with Lockwood up 6-1. Liberal finished as runner-up District Champions. The girls had a good year ending with a 14-9-1 record. The team is graduating two seniors and wish them the very best in their future endeavors. Bulldogs fall short at District 6 Championship came
    May 17, 2026
    Photos by Catherine WilliamsLady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however, Lockwood also scored in the first inning to make the...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lamar’s Mason Buckman high jumps during Saturday’s Class 3 district track and field meet held on Lamar’s home turf. Lamar track athletes put on a show
    May 15, 2026
    The Lamar Tigers and Lady Tigers put on a show on the home turf Saturday in the Class 3 District 6 track and field championships.Garin Schneider...
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Lamar's Rowdy Davison reaches base safely in a close play at first base during tournament action Saturday. The Lamar City Park was busy with multiple age groups occupying nearly every field during the large tournament. Davison and his teammates won the 10 and under championship. Lamar has great showing at Sandlot Baseball tournament
    May 15, 2026
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    May 5, 2026
    Dear Editor:Wow! I’ve said that a lot lately! I’m just blown away by the community support we received for yesterday’s coin show in Lamar. By all measures we had a hugely...
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