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    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...
    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.

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Diana Richards was recognized by Federal Aviation Administration Safety Program Manager Marvin Moore, who acted as emcee during the evening and recognized Richards for her many accomplishments throughout the years. The very prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award was presented to Richards during a ceremony held Wednesday evening, March 4, in the Tom Richards Hangar at the Lamar Airport.

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    East Elementary Principal Zach Lemert, is pictured with Jamie Smit, Pre-K classroom teacher, as they work with students using items from the grant.

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    Kiersten Potter, daughter of Mitch and Clarissa Potter, Lamar, recently participated in her first indoor track season at SBU. Potter competed in the Great Lake Valley Conference indoor track championship at the University of Indianapolis, Ind., on February 28 and March 1. She ran the 5K, placing second with a time of 17:29, only two seconds behind the first place runner. Potter ran the 3K and placed fifth with a new personal best time of 10:10. Her team placed fourth overall.

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    Jesus didn’t go anywhere
    March 6, 2026
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchJesus is there in the good, the bad and the ugly times of your life. It seems most only seek Him in...
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    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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Diana Richards was recognized by Federal Aviation Administration Safety Program Manager Marvin Moore, who acted as emcee during the evening and recognized Richards for her many accomplishments throughout the years. The very prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award was presented to Richards during a ceremony held Wednesday evening, March 4, in the Tom Richards Hangar at the Lamar Airport. Diana Richards recognized with Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
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    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFlying to Diana Richards has been a family affair since childhood, when her father first instilled the love of...
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    MARCIA GWEN GRIFFITT
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    Marcia Gwen Griffitt, of Lamar, MO, departed this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the age of 76.She was born on May 29, 1949 in Lamar, MO...
    DIXIE POINTER
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    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Dixie Pointer.Visit www.konantzwarde.com.
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    Jay Johnson named Liberal R-II February Employee of the Month
    March 5, 2026
    Jay Johnson, instructor for Elementary STEM/Technology/Safety, has been recognized as Liberal R-II School District’s Employee of the Month for...
    East Elementary Principal Zach Lemert, is pictured with Jamie Smit, Pre-K classroom teacher, as they work with students using items from the grant. L.I.F.E. Grant Committee supports Pre-K initiative at East Primary
    March 4, 2026
    The Lamar School District has announced that it has received full funding from the L.I.F.E.Grant Committee to support a Pre-K initiative at East...
    Lillana is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Lillana is the daughter of Jennifer Coones and Donald Coones. She participates in quiz bowl and art club. She has three cats and her favorite class is Social Studies. Students of the week
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    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
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    The Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 will hold an evening of fun, food and charity, on Friday, March 20, 7 p.m. Members and guests are welcome.A chicken dinner will be served at $15 a...
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    Kiersten Potter, daughter of Mitch and Clarissa Potter, Lamar, recently participated in her first indoor track season at SBU. Potter competed in the Great Lake Valley Conference indoor track championship at the University of Indianapolis, Ind., on February 28 and March 1. She ran the 5K, placing second with a time of 17:29, only two seconds behind the first place runner. Potter ran the 3K and placed fifth with a new personal best time of 10:10. Her team placed fourth overall. Potter competes in indoor track championship
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The Lamar Tigers recently pulled out an exciting 74-65 overtime victory over visiting Monett. Here senior Talon Timmons pulls up for a jump shot. Timmons has been a key factor in the Tigers success this season. Lamar pulls off exciting overtime win
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