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Should you make extra mortgage payments? Article 2 – May 9, 2022 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones...

Crop Update: May 11, 2022

By JILL SCHEIDT University of Missouri Extension Agronomy Field Specialist Wheat - Wheat is headed; plants are green and disease free. Consider head scab fungicides if...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed May 3, 2022. Cody S. Johnston and Steele Dawn Johnston to Colton Kirby and Audrey Marie Willock, Lt 30 Prairie Pointe (Liberal), Lt 25 Prairie Pointe...

Municipal court report

City of Lamar V Jose Francisco Garcia, default judgment.

Central Bank V Katlyn Tate, default judgment. Midland Credit Management, Inc V Tony D Prince, default judgment. LVNV Funding, LLC V Elisa...

Children's Librarian Heidi Lanz tells a story to Lamar third graders.

Barton County Library promotes Summer Reading Program

By AUTUMN SHELTON With summer only weeks away, the Barton County Library has begun showcasing the upcoming activities planned for its summer...

Arvest Bank continues hunger-fighting initiative

JOPLIN- Arvest Bank is grateful to all those who have contributed to its 12th annual Million Meals campaign as the hunger-fighting initiative...

PSC sets hearing schedule

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Public Service Commission has established the formal evidentiary hearing schedule in a natural gas rate case filed by Spire Missouri, Inc....

FLOYD “ZEKE” MOORE

LAMAR- Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28, at Daniel Funeral Home for Floyd Dale “Zeke” Moore, 93, Lamar, who died Saturday,...

LIBERAL- A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date for John Edward Shomin, 79, Liberal, who died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his home, following a short illness....

LOUISE G HOPKINS

LIBERAL- Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar for Louise G Hopkins, 73, Liberal, who died Friday, May...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Students entered the Golden City High School gym during 2022 commencement exercises held Saturday, May 14. Following the processional, a time of appreciation was taken by students as they handed out yellow carnations to those that had been instrumental in their development throughout their school years. Following the salutatorian address by Caleb Cifuentes and the valedictorian address by Jolee Rector, high school principal Chris Long presented the class as they stood to walk up on stage to receive their diplomas. Following the recessional, graduates gathered at the corner of the gym for the tradition of tossing their caps in the air.

Golden City High School Commencement 2022

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat GOLDEN CITY- Fourteen seniors graduated Golden City High School during commencement exercises held Saturday...

Clayton Robertson, a senior at Lockwood High School, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, May 18, to run track at Drury University. The signing took place at the high school. Robertson will be continuing his academic and athletic career, as he double majors in Political Science and History. He will also be playing in the Drury band. Being a member of Drury’s Track and Field team, he is excited to continue the sport that he loves. Clayton is the son of Bryce and Kristin Robertson.

Robertson signs with Drury to continue academic and athletic career

Jasper High School held its 2022 commencement ceremonies at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, before a full house at the Tabler Gymnasium. Following the processional, co-valedictorians Olivia Moss and Julia Case gave their addresses, followed with a special flower presentation by the seniors to those that have played an important influence in their lives. Following the presentation of the diplomas and presentation of the class, the graduating students marched out to the recessional, “Don’t Blink”, by Kenny Chesney.

Jasper holds 2022 commencement

JASPER- Jasper held its 2022 commencement ceremony on Sunday afternoon, May 15, in the Tabler Gymnasium. Students graduating included Shelby Nicole...

Sheldon School Alumni to host reunion

SHELDON- The Sheldon School Alumni Association will meet on May 29, 1 pm.. The Class of 1972 will host the reunion on Sunday afternoon with a meal being catered by the...

Marriage license applications

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office: Dennis Ethan Prock, 20, Lamar and Lynzi...

Barton County Retired Educators meet

The Barton County Retired Educators met May 3, at the Lamar First Christian Church. The meeting began with drinks and rolls. Members were welcomed, followed with a prayer...

Clayton Robertson, a senior at Lockwood High School, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, May 18, to run track at Drury University. The signing took place at the high school. Robertson will be continuing his academic and athletic career, as he double majors in Political Science and History. He will also be playing in the Drury band. Being a member of Drury’s Track and Field team, he is excited to continue the sport that he loves. Clayton is the son of Bryce and Kristin Robertson.

Robertson signs with Drury to continue academic and athletic career

Ellie Cawyer making strides on an opponent at the sectional track meet.

Jasper Eagles going to state track and field

By SALLY U. SMITH Eleven Jasper Eagles will travel to State in Track and Field. For the girls, Crystal Smith will be representing Jasper in 200...

White Tigers are, front row, left to right, Eli Ngugi, Zach Estes, Talon Timmons and Preston Heins. Not pictured is Karson Parker. Red Tigers are, second row, left to right, Toby Ansley, Benaiah Diggs, Andy Price, Trent Torbeck, Luke Kingsley and David Dunham. Black Tigers are, third row, left to right, Brody Gardner, Keaton Kinney, Jeremiah Herbinger, Henry Ball, Brevon Timmons, Kaidence Wise, Jacob Jackson, Jude Harris, Garin Schneider and fourth row, Dominick Gordon, Aydin Jones, Dillan Goodwin, Logan Martin, Chris Castro, Ethyn Haag, Brady Gire, Terren Williams, Vance Breshears and Clayton Powell.

LMS Tiger Test winners

Lamar Middle School boys gym teacher Eddie Long has released the names of the winners of the middle school Tiger Test. The Tiger Test is a...

5-18 CNC-Athlete

Letter to editor

Dear Editor, Our main goal at the Barton County Memorial Park is to honor three different groups of people. The first group is to honor all members of the military who...

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