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Metzger’s Mutterings

February 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratDespite the rain we received recently, it is so dry that I am really getting tired of being shocked – not only when...

February is Career and Technical Education Month: More than just...

February 19, 2026

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-1 SuperintendentFebruary is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to celebrate opportunity, innovation and pathways that lead students...

Printed Paper Online

February 18, 2026

Property transfers

February 17, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed February 10, 2026. Glenda Epple to Trevon Riley and Brittany Riley, STR 22-32-30 /NW/SE.Warranty Deed, filed February 13, 2026. Rick Oeltjen, Pam...

Property transfers

February 11, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed February 4, 2026. Greg A Clark and Twilla Clark to Kathleen Anne Berg Trustee and Kathleen Anne Berg Rev Living Trust AGMT DTD 12/20/2016, STR 28-32-29...

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2026: 2-25,3-4,11,18 Smith Letters Testamentary Granted

February 17, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate ofMARGARET A SMITH,Deceased.Estate No. 2684-PR0005NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTEDTo all...

2026: 2-25,3-4,11,18 Doyle Letters Granted

February 17, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of:MARSHA ANN DOYLE,Deceased,Estate No. 26B4-PR00004NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTEDTo al persons...

2026: 2-25,3-4,11,18 Dewitt Trustee's Sale

February 13, 2026

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Ashley Dewitt, dated October 16, 2023, and recorded on October 16, 2023,...

Dr. Tang strengthens surgical care at Cox Barton County Hospital

February 19, 2026

Cox Barton County Hospital welcomes Dr. Julius Tang, a board-certified general surgeon, to its health care team. Dr. Tang joins the Medical One...

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Lamar City Clerk Felicia Costley read the Oath of Office to swear in Sharron Miller, Lamar’s newest officer on the Lamar Police Department.

Street names assigned to Lamar City Park

February 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratPrior to the February 17 meeting of the Lamar City Council, Police Chief Shannon Crouch introduced Sharron Miller,...

Optimal cattle operation health and performance

February 19, 2026

STOCKTON- “As spring approaches, cattle operations face a range of important management decisions,” says MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis. Engaging...

REV. JOHN MESSENGER SWATOSH

February 19, 2026

Rev. John Messenger Swatosh, age 82, entered eternal rest on February 15, 2026, at 4:26 p.m., surrounded by his loving family.John was born in 1943...

PHYLLIS ELAINE SPRENKLE

February 11, 2026

Phyllis Elaine Sprenkle, 76, of Sheldon, MO passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 in Carthage, Missouri. She was born December 16, 1949 in...

February 8, 2026

Lucille Hininger was born on August 31, 1930, to Clarence and Carrie (Keltner) Hininger on the Keltner Farm, located northwest of Jasper, in Barton...

February is Career and Technical Education Month: More than just...

February 19, 2026

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-1 SuperintendentFebruary is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to celebrate opportunity, innovation and pathways that lead students...

Jordan Oliver, son of Katelynn Higgins and Derek Oliver, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Jordan participates in football, baseball, basketball and the art club. His favorite class is Social Studies. He has one dog and one cat.

Students of the week

February 13, 2026

The Lamar Tigers had a successful 2025-26 homecoming last Friday. The Tigers defeated McDonald County 68-63 to move to 11-10 on the season. Prior to the contest Kileigh Ball was crowned homecoming queen, with Eli Ngugi being crowned king.

Lamar crowns homecoming royalty

February 13, 2026

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

February 18, 2026

February 23-27MONDAY- Biscuits and gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash brown, apple juice, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Frito chili pie, buttered corn, dark green leafy...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

February 10, 2026

February 16-20MONDAY- Hamburger stew with carrots, corn, green beans and peas, dark green leafy salad with spinach, wheat roll, warm spiced pineapple,...

The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, February 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, with Kent Morey covering the Life Foundation that provides grants and scholarships to Lamar students.

Barton County Retired Educators meet

February 9, 2026

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 16 members of the Barton County Retired Educators met with guest Kent Morey. Morey presented the local organization Life...

Barton County Shrine Club

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Photos courtesy of Catherine Williams
The Bulldogs came ready to do battle on Senior Night against the Archie Whilrlwinds. They were down at the half, but got their wind back and took Archie for a ride that ended in a 59-52 victory. Seniors on the team include Elam Beaman, Kase Marti, Kaidon Simpson, Aaron Stanfield and Cody Suschnick.

Bulldogs take Archie for a ride on Senior Night

February 18, 2026

Photos courtesy of Catherine Williams
The Liberal Bulldogs took on the Osceola Indians on Friday evening, Feb. 13. The girls' team played hard but came up short, while the boys team had a season high score and came out successful over the Indians, 72-52.

Liberal Bulldogs play Osceola in homecoming game

February 18, 2026

Wrestling results

February 16, 2026

By KASSITY HIETALAThe weekend of February 14, the Lamar Tiger Wrestling club split up. The girls hit the mats in Willard for Tiaras and Takedowns,...

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