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An enticing skirt, a deadly blade

By LARRY DABLEMONT It was two o’clock in the afternoon before we got to the lake and it was up a few feet, as I expected it to be. The water was...

By CARRIE CLASSON Tanner and Dakota are waiting for me. They’re standing at the corner of their chain-link fence, watching the sidewalk. They...

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Gov. Parson announces end to pandemic-related unemployment benefits

JEFFERSON CITY- In order to address workforce shortages across the state, Governor Mike Parson recently directed the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations...

Walmart administering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines

LAMAR- Walmart and Sam’s Club recently announced a new COVID-19 vaccine milestone: Immunizations are now available to customers and associates in all of their more than...

Barton County Health Department & Home Health Agency

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed May 3, 2021. Chaffin Homes, LLC to Madeline Winter, LT 1 BL 9 Wills 4th Add to Lamar (B1-17). Warranty Deed, filed May 3, 2021. Roger N Miller and...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed April 26, 2021. Stephen R Vance to Karen E Blanchard, STR 16-33-29 /SW/SE, STR 16-33-29 E/SE/SW. Warranty Deed, filed April 26, 2021. Titus Herring...

2021: 5-12,19,26,6-2 Richey Letters Granted

In the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri Probate Division In the Estate of GUY M. RICHEY, Deceased. Estate No. 21B4-PR00034 Notice of Letters Testamentary...

2021 5-12,19,26,6-2 R.A.C. II Service by Publication

IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: DAVID R. MUNTON Case Number 21B4-JU00019 In the Interest of: R. A. C. II SEX: M DOB:...

2021: 5-12,19,26,6-2 E.G.C. Service by Publication

IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: DAVID R. MUNTON Case Number 21B4-JU00018 In the Interest of: E. G. C. SEX: F DOB:...

The Barton County 4-H Teen Leaders were honored to be a part of the Truman Day celebration on Saturday, May 8, as the 137th birthday of President Harry S Truman was observed. During the opening ceremonies, Kitty Sullins and Joy Krueth displayed the Missouri State Flag and the American Flag, in honor of the country. Andrew Shelton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance and in closing, Kendall Krueth sang the National Anthem. The 4-H youth were proud to be a part of this historic day.

Barton County 4-H Teen Leaders open Truman Day celebration

Arvest Bank to host free Shred-A-Thon in Joplin

JOPLIN- Arvest Bank invites the community to help shred local hunger. Join Arvest for a free, contactless Shred-A-Thon to support the Arvest Million Meals campaign...

Missouri legislature passes prescription drug monitoring program

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri General Assembly has passed a bill to create a statewide drug monitoring program. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has long...

GOLDEN CITY- Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Weng Funeral Chapel in Jasper for Erma Lee McGuire, 94, Golden City, who died Thursday, May...

ARLENE HANNA CALHOUN

ROCKFORD, Ill.- A memorial service will be held at a later date in Winnebago for Arlene Hanna Calhoun, 70, Rockford, who died Sunday, April 23, 2021, at her home, following...

REV. ROBERT S. JOHNSON

SAPULPA, Okla.- Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Lexington Road Family Church, 811 Lexington Rd., in Sapulpa, for Rev. Robert S....

Photo courtesy of Genesee Photo, Stillwater, Okla.

Lawrence is one of OSU veterinary students honored

STILLWATER, Oka.- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine continues to operate under CDC and...

Drury GO to hold open house

Drury University is launching evening and online classes in Lamar this fall. Through Drury GO, one can earn their degree their way, no matter what stage in life they might...

Lamar High School 2021 Prom Queen and King Lexi Phipps and Brayden Tabakian pose along with their court. Pictured are, left to right, Emma Tennal and Gabe Davis, prom court; Phipps and Tabakian, prom royalty and Baylee Wright and Audrey Whitworth, prom court.

Phipps and Tabakian crowned prom queen and king

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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Shorty Godfrey observed her 100th birthday on Thursday, Jan. 21, at her home in Lamar. On Monday, May 10, a proclamation was presented to her by the Barton County Commission as Commissioners Mike Davis and Ben Reed joined Shorty’s son, Gordie, to present her with this unique honor. Shorty, sitting, is pictured with, left to right, Presiding Commissioner Mike Davis, Gordie Godfrey and District One Commissioner Ben Reed.

Shorty Godfrey receives proclamation for reaching 100 years

SHILOH 4-H CLUB

By KITTY SULLIN Club Reporter Hello! Here is the eventful report for this month's Shiloh 4-H meeting May 10, at the Liberal Community Center. So! To start off, there...

Five generations of Brakers gathered recently. Pictured are Jace Braker, daddy; Teague Braker, G-Pa, Tim Braker, great grandpa “Papa”, great-great-grandma Bonnie Braker and baby Ali.

Five generations of Brakers gather

Lamar fishing team places at Table Rock Tournament

The National Youth Fishing Association held a tournament at Table Rock Lake on Sunday, May 2, with over 240 boats/teams competing. Placing from...

Bulldogs top McAuley

LIBERAL- The Liberal Bulldogs suffered losses to a pair of strong Kansas teams last week, but got back on track with a 10-2 win over visiting McAuley Thursday. Monday...

Tigers top McAuley, Lockwood

The Lamar Tigers followed a 20-5 win over McAuley by avenging an early season loss to Lockwood as Thad Lundine's team heads toward district play. The Tigers followed a...

Letter to editor

Dear Editor: In our society their is to much apathy, ignorance, and lack of interest in politics. Especially among those in our society who are lower class, lower...

An American movement

By ERWIN CURRY Missoula, Montana My father’s family is traced back to West Virginia, which was still Virginia when my great-great and great-grandfather lived there...

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