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The stress factor is natural

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchI generally call it overload: stress. We run and run and are robbed of a fruitful time to invest in...

Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI had a fairly quiet reprieve the last month as far as various activities. Let’s just say it was nice while it...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 27, 2026. Terry Nathaniel Jeffries to Brian Duncan and Jennifer Duncan, Lt 13 Bl 1 Crestwood Estates (B1-4) (Lamar).Warranty Deed, filed April...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 20, 2026. Jacqueline Porambo to Allen Deitz and Wendy Deitz, Lt 1 Bl 3 R J Tuckers Add to Lamar (B1-5), Lt 2 Bl 3 R J Tuckers Add to Lamar...

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2026: 5-13,20,27,6-3 Daniels Trustee Sale

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEA default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Kimberly Daniels dated 2/8/2023 and recorded on 2/8/2023 in...

State Historical Society announces fellowship opportunities

COLUMBIA, Mo.- The State Historical Society of Missouri is seeking proposals for two Gary R. Kremer Center for Missouri Studies fellowships to begin January 1, 2027. Each...

Retired Educators hold final meeting for school year

Sixteen members of the Barton County Retired Educators met on Tuesday, May 5, for the last meeting of the 2025-26 school year. The meeting was held...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Truman Day officially began with the posting of the colors by the Sons of the American Revolution. This was followed with Landon Clemensen from Fontenac, Kan. performing the National Anthem.

Truman Day was picture perfect for a spectacular celebration

Truman Day 2026 was a wonderful celebration honoring not only the birthday of Harry S. Truman, but also America’s 250th anniversary. In partnership...

GLORIA JEAN NELSON

Gloria Jean Nelson, age 65, of Golden City, passed away April 23, 2026, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar.Gloria was born June 28, 1960, in...

RICHARD GARY COMPTON

Richard Gary Compton, beloved husband, father, granddad, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2nd, at Foxberry...

KEVIN GENE SECHREST

Kevin Gene Sechrest, age 56, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on April 27, 2026, at Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a...

State Historical Society announces fellowship opportunities

COLUMBIA, Mo.- The State Historical Society of Missouri is seeking proposals for two Gary R. Kremer Center for Missouri Studies fellowships to begin January 1, 2027. Each...

Retired Educators hold final meeting for school year

Sixteen members of the Barton County Retired Educators met on Tuesday, May 5, for the last meeting of the 2025-26 school year. The meeting was held...

Carly Dunham, a student at Lamar High School, was chosen out of multiple submissions in this year’s Missouri State Capitol as part of the annual Senate Art Competition. Each Missouri Senator selects one student’s artwork to be showcased, making the event both highly competitive and prestigious. Those selected works are then displayed in the Capitol in Jefferson City for an entire year, allowing visitors from across the state to view the talent of Missouri’s young artists. Dunham is pictured with District 20 State Senator Curtis Trent.

Dunham earns local and state recognition/LHS earns title of Big 8...

A Lamar High School student is receiving statewide recognition after her artwork was selected for display in the Missouri State Capitol as part of...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Truman Day officially began with the posting of the colors by the Sons of the American Revolution. This was followed with Landon Clemensen from Fontenac, Kan. performing the National Anthem.

Truman Day was picture perfect for a spectacular celebration

Truman Day 2026 was a wonderful celebration honoring not only the birthday of Harry S. Truman, but also America’s 250th anniversary. In partnership...

Photo by Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
The winner in the Toy category at the Truman Day Dog Show was Max, with owner Hailee.

Truman Day Dog Show winners

Photos by Barton County Chamber of Commere/Kristy Robertson
The Truman Day Baby Show Grand Champion was Hazel Lair, daughter of Ryan Lair and Katie Page, Liberal.

Truman Day Baby Show winners

Barton County Shrine Club

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Lady Bulldogs named 2026 WEMO Conference Champs

By CATHERINE WILLIAMSLIBERAL- The Lady Bulldogs softball team won their last conference game on Friday, May 1, with an impressive 15-0 score...

Photos by Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Roberson
The Lamar Tigers faced off against St. Mary’s Colgan on Friday, April 24, at Shoff Field in the Lamar City Park. The varsity Tigers lost 2-11, with JV falling 4-6.

Lamar Tigers fall to St. Mary’s Colgan

Letter to editor

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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