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Donna’s Dialog

By DONNA WESCOTTHi everyone! It’s Easter Sunday and I just came out of hiding in my closet due to the tornado warning. We were lucky again to not have had too much damage,...

Trusting in God’s faithfulness

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchTrusting in God’s faithfulness brings to you His favor, in that faithfulness is a recipe for His...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 14, 2025. John D Nuding and Laurie E Nuding to Benjamin Martin and Kaylene Martin, STR 4-33-29 /E/NE, Lt 1-2.Warranty Deed, filed April 14, 2025....

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 7, 2025. Roy Medlin and Sharon Medlin to Zachary Harris and Amelia Harris, Lt 5 Bl 1 Wills 3rd Add to Lamar (B1-10), Lt 6 Bl 1 Wills 3rd Add to...

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2025: 4-30,5-7,14,21 Lehman Notice

NOTICETo all persons interested in the estate of Mary Jane Lehman, decedent. The undersigned Kristina Crockett is acting as Trustee under a trust, the terms of which...

2025 LEGAL 4-23 & 30 Lamar School Mason-2x5

2025 LEGAL 4-23 & 30 Lamar School Build-2x5

State treasurer highlights commitment to financial education

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek is reaffirming his commitment to empowering Missourians with the...

Tom Bowin with the Southwest Missouri Regional Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 27 presented a $2,000 check to the Barton County Memorial Park on April 24> The donation will go towards the First Responder Memorial.

Check presented for First Responder Memorial

Nancy Curless, center, received the 2025 Fred Lemons Achievement Award and a $1,500 grant for the Barton County Community Foundation in recognition of her work with the CFO affiliate foundation. From left to right: Racheal Martin, Heidi Johnson, Nancy Curless, Fran Vaughan and Martin Bunton.

Curless receives Fred Lemons Achievement Award from CFO

Nancy Curless received the Fred Lemons Achievement Award in recognition for her outstanding contributions to the Barton County Community...

CLAY EDWARD VANGILDER

Clay Edward VanGilder, 65, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Sunday morning, April 20, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 24, 1959, in Lamar,...

CHERYL (CAIN) ALDERSON

Cheryl (Cain) Alderson, 77, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, peacefully went to heaven on April 8, 2025. Cheryl was a cherished sister and aunt, with a...

ADAM LEE “RHINO” REINEMANN

Adam Lee “Rhino” Reinemann, age 37, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on March 29, 2025, after a brief illness.Adam was born on April 30, 1987, in...

Kimmie Reeder, daughter of Ethanna Hall and Kevin Metcalf, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Kimmie likes to ride horses and play volleyball and play with her dog. She has a sister and brother. She has nine horses and two dogs.

Students of the week

Lamar R-1 School Board members Jeremy Fowler, left and Nate Eddie, were sworn in by board secretary Claire Plank during the school board meeting held April 16.

Lamar R-1 School Board approves RFQs on East Primary projects

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the unanimous adoption of the Lamar R-1 School consent agenda on Wednesday, April 16, a motion was made...

Kirston Burkhart, daughter of Michael and Heather Kohler, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Kirston’s favorite subject is Science. She likes to sing in her spare time. She has two dogs and two cats.

Students of the week

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

April 28 – May 2MONDAY- Salisbury steak with caramelized onions, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, tropical fruit, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Taco burger,...

Joplin Little Theatre presents Absurd Person Singular

JOPLIN- Joplin Little Theatre has announced its next production, Absurd Person Singular, by Alan Ayckbourn. Absurd Person Singular is presented by arrangement with Concord...

Marriage license applications

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Dareck Roy Lee Hornsby, 39, Lamar and Crystal Rose Harrison, 32,...

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Jasper's Chloe Storm fires a pitch during a recent tournament at Joplin.

Jasper participates in Joplin tournament

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Lamar's Ryder Friend (left) and David Dunham take part in the 800 meter run during the Lamar Rotary Invitational Track and Field Meet last week. Look for results of the meet in next week's Democrat.

Lamar Rotary Invitational

Letter to editor

Dear Editor:Just wanted to give a shout out to all the crews who helped clean up and restore power after the storm. Thanks for the hard work and long hours. And to those of...

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