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Security and trust

February 4, 2026

By JEN KIRBYWhen I was little, I remember waking up to the coyotes howling and running across the fields near our home. This would instantly spark...

Faith, freedom and responsibility: The heart of what I believe

February 4, 2026

By HERBERT WILLIAMS Being a Conservative Republican, to me, isn’t about party politics or chasing headlines. It’s about values — hard work, faith,...

Printed Paper Online

February 4, 2026

Property transfers

February 2, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed January 26, 2026. David Houston Properties LLC to Golden Grove Properties LLC, Bl 39 Parrys 3rd Add to Lamar (B37-42).Warranty Deed, filed January 26,...

Property transfers

January 27, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed January 20, 2026. Andy Shetler, John Shetler and Caroline Shetler to Durrard A Pendergraft, Carrie D Pendergraft, Thomas A Pendergraft and Jonathan P...

Barton County Shrine Club

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2026: 2-4,11,18,25 Rader Estate Notice

January 28, 2026

In re the Estate of Maxine I. Rader To all persons interested in the estate of Maxine I. Rader, decedent. Cynthia I. Rader is acting as Trustee under a trust the terms of...

2026 LEGAL 2-4 Richland-2x5

January 28, 2026

2026 LEGAL 1-28 BC SWCD-3x5

January 22, 2026

Lamar Bank & Trust announces promotions

February 4, 2026

Lamar Bank & Trust Company (LBT) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ciara Garfield and Robin Turner to the role of Assistant Vice...

January Tigers of the Month at East Primary School were, fourth row, left to right, Mattie Todd, Riley Magruder, Hunter Snyder, Knox Maberry, Kade Nelson, Kastyn Schneider, Willow Deckard, Jolie Blanchard; third row, left to right, Parker Cruse, Truman Lock, Kruz Melton, Layden Kaderly, Myla Oden, Parker Schneider, Eliza Dixon; second row, left to right, Maverick Heustess, Kaselyn Tally, Kinley Thompson, Sophia Toler, Aylee Morris, Corby Gariss, Loki Groshong, Xander Davey and first row, left to right, Peyton Pruente, Lillian Jones, Alexavien Clemons, Judson LaSalle, Sawyer Jarvis, Remi Magruder.

East Primary January Tigers of the Month

February 4, 2026

Photo courtesy of Kristy Robertson/Barton County Chamber of Commerce
An Award of Excellence plaque was presented by Lamar Community Betterment in recognition of the hard work done at the Lamar City Park and various other areas of town.

Lamar CB continues tradition of recognizing entries

February 4, 2026

Lamar Parks and Recreation Board receives plaque(Editor’s note: Following the disbanding of Missouri Community Betterment, it was decided that...

BRIAN WADE GERBITZ

January 29, 2026

Brian Wade Gerbitz, born June 23rd, 1973 passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. His...

RANDALL SCOTT MCPEAK

January 26, 2026

Randall Scott McPeak, age 76, of Sheldon, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 23, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved...

January Tigers of the Month at East Primary School were, fourth row, left to right, Mattie Todd, Riley Magruder, Hunter Snyder, Knox Maberry, Kade Nelson, Kastyn Schneider, Willow Deckard, Jolie Blanchard; third row, left to right, Parker Cruse, Truman Lock, Kruz Melton, Layden Kaderly, Myla Oden, Parker Schneider, Eliza Dixon; second row, left to right, Maverick Heustess, Kaselyn Tally, Kinley Thompson, Sophia Toler, Aylee Morris, Corby Gariss, Loki Groshong, Xander Davey and first row, left to right, Peyton Pruente, Lillian Jones, Alexavien Clemons, Judson LaSalle, Sawyer Jarvis, Remi Magruder.

East Primary January Tigers of the Month

February 4, 2026

Ariel Shaffer, daughter of Heather and Blake, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Ariel’s favorite part of school is getting to have some Mondays off and her favorite class is Social Studies. She has two dogs and two cats. Her favorite show is Outer Banks. Ariel plays basketball, volleyball and softball.

Students of the week

February 4, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Jasper High School seniors Chloe Storm and Quentin Winans were crowned basketball homecoming queen and king during ceremonies held prior to the game on Friday, Jan. 30. They were crowned by last year’s winners, Crystal Smith and Lincoln Moss. Also participating in the coronation ceremony were Lane Hartman and Ellie Crook.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

February 3, 2026

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

February 4, 2026

February 9-13MONDAY- Hot dog with chili and cheese on bun, coleslaw, french fries, tropical fruit, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Goulash with tomatoes and onions, dark green...

Treat your sweetheart to a Lions breakfast

January 29, 2026

The Lamar Lions Club will hold a breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 14, 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in the basement of Lamar Memorial Hall.A free will donation will be taken.

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

January 27, 2026

February 2-6MONDAY- Haluska with ham and egg noodles, cabbage and onion, candied carrots, cake, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Taco salad with meat, cheese, beans,...

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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Jasper High School seniors Chloe Storm and Quentin Winans were crowned basketball homecoming queen and king during ceremonies held prior to the game on Friday, Jan. 30. They were crowned by last year’s winners, Crystal Smith and Lincoln Moss. Also participating in the coronation ceremony were Lane Hartman and Ellie Crook.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

February 3, 2026

Photos courtesy of Catherine Williams
On Friday night, Jan. 30, Liberal traveled to Jasper for a WEMO Conference matchup. Both teams came out to fight to the end. It was back and forth several times and the regulation time ran out with both teams in a dead heat - 42 all. The four-minute overtime sent both teams up and down the floor in heated battles, with Liberal being able to score five more points than Jasper. Ending score, Liberal 50, Jasper 45. Liberal is now 3-0 in conference play.

Liberal Bulldogs are 3-0 in conference play

February 2, 2026

Tigers stand at 8-8

January 30, 2026

By CHRIS MORROWThe Lamar Tigers are 8-8 as they head toward the backstretch in the 2025-26 season. Coach Heath Heckadon is looking for his crew to improve in a couple of...

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