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    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

    December East Primary Tigers of the Month

    Problems do come

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchToday there is so much going on around us we...

    Problems do come
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchToday there is so much going on around us we...

    Love in action

    By JEN KIRBYAs we walk out our week, what if we choose each action based in love? What if we...

    Love in action
    By JEN KIRBYAs we walk out our week, what if we choose each action based in love? What if we...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI actually saw 2026 in, staying up until about 12:15 p.m. before...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI actually saw 2026 in, staying up until about 12:15 p.m. before...

    Financial focus

    Putting your aging parents' wishes first.This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your...

    Financial focus
    Putting your aging parents' wishes first.This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your...
    Stacia Forst, Liberal Arts teacher, has been named as Liberal R-II School District’s December Employee of the Month. Forst is an outstanding teacher. She has shown great care for her students and provides a classroom that is safe, comfortable and engaging. She is dedicated, challenges her students to be their best and makes a positive impact on the school.

    Forst earns Liberal R-II December Employee of M...

    Forst earns Liberal R-II December Employee of M...
    Zaiden Howarth, son of Julie and Brenton Howarth, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Zaiden enjoys Math and P.E and participates in baseball. His favorite movie is “Home Alone” and he has a lot of pets.

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    Barton County Retired Teachers hold first meeti...

    January 6 was the first chapter meeting of the Barton County Retired Educators at the Lamar...

    Barton County Retired Teachers hold first meeti...
    January 6 was the first chapter meeting of the Barton County Retired Educators at the Lamar...
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    Columns
    Problems do come
    January 9, 2026
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchToday there is so much going on around us we never just quite know which way to turn. It truly is...
    How you can be more confident in yourself
    January 9, 2026
    By STAN POPOVICH(Editor’s note: Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear", which covers 200+ techniques that can drastically improve one’s mental...
    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 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...
    News
    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...
    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
    Jasper County Extension Council election
    January 9, 2026
    CARTHAGE- The 2026 public election of new members for the Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Council will take place January 19-23.Every county in Missouri has...
    Obituaries
    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...
    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
    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...
    Stacia Forst, Liberal Arts teacher, has been named as Liberal R-II School District’s December Employee of the Month. Forst is an outstanding teacher. She has shown great care for her students and provides a classroom that is safe, comfortable and engaging. She is dedicated, challenges her students to be their best and makes a positive impact on the school. Forst earns Liberal R-II December Employee of Month
    January 8, 2026
    Social
    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...
    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,...
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    Sports
    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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