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Worthy are you Lord

By JEN KIRBYWe can get so busy and self-consumed with our daily tasks that we buzz right through the day, without even recognizing the One who...

Donna’s Dialog

By DONNA WESCOTTHope everyone set their clocks up this past Sunday. I didn’t know it was time to set clocks forward until Jazmine asked me Sunday morning if I had changed...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed March 3, 2025. Jill Ann Jenkins, Marshall Jenkins and Lori Francis to Charity Gardner, Cody Gene Gardner and Kristi Gordon, Lt 7 Bl 3 Finks 2nd Add to...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed February 24, 2025. Darryl Keith Reynolds, Keith Reynolds and Jeannie E Reynolds to Darryl Keith Reynolds and Jeannie E Reynolds, STR 10-33-32...

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2025: 3-19,26,4-2,9 Bean Trustee's Sale

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEA default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Sandra R Bean; Shaun M Bean dated 1/5/2010 and recorded on 1/7/2010...

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Kristy Robertson named tourism director

LAMAR- Today (Friday, March 14), the Barton County Chamber of Commerce announces Kristy Robertson as tourism director. Robertson has been with the...

The Lamar Elks Lodge recently donated $500 to the Mt. Vernon VA home for resident activities. The lodge also donated a box of writing materials for residents to use. Pictured left to right, are Walter Powell, Lloyd Pierson, David Kloppenberg, Cathy Pierson and Clayton Bell.

Lamar Elks Lodge donates to Mt. Vernon VA home

Catalina Sheriff, daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth Sheriff, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Catalina likes painting and doing make up in her free time. She has one cat named Tide. She participates in gymnastics and cheerleading. Things that are important to her are Jesus, church, skincare, family, friends and sports.

Students of the week

WILLIAM EDWARD RICE

William Edward Rice, 89, was born to Denzil (Dink) and Willa (Billie) Rice on April 24th, 1935 in Liberal Missouri, raised in Golden City with his brother Robert (Bob) and...

Services can be found at www.konantzwarden.com for Melody Cook, Jasper, who died March 2, 2025.

Services for Michael “Mike” Leon Spurling, 68, Liberal, who died March 5, 2025, can be found at www.konantzwarden.com.

Catalina Sheriff, daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth Sheriff, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Catalina likes painting and doing make up in her free time. She has one cat named Tide. She participates in gymnastics and cheerleading. Things that are important to her are Jesus, church, skincare, family, friends and sports.

Students of the week

Mary Clark, a member of the local chapter of Missouri Retired Teachers Association, presented the March program for the Barton County Retired Educators.

Barton County Retired Educators meet

The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, March 4, at the Christian Church in Lamar, for the regular monthly meeting. President Karl Morey...

Missouri House approves State Rep. Kelley’s HB 331

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri House has officially passed HB 331, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at expanding career-focused educational...

The Lamar Elks Lodge recently donated $500 to the Mt. Vernon VA home for resident activities. The lodge also donated a box of writing materials for residents to use. Pictured left to right, are Walter Powell, Lloyd Pierson, David Kloppenberg, Cathy Pierson and Clayton Bell.

Lamar Elks Lodge donates to Mt. Vernon VA home

Mary Clark, a member of the local chapter of Missouri Retired Teachers Association, presented the March program for the Barton County Retired Educators.

Barton County Retired Educators meet

The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, March 4, at the Christian Church in Lamar, for the regular monthly meeting. President Karl Morey...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

March 17-21MONDAY- Irish coddle stew with potatoes, onions and carrots, fried cabbage, bread pudding, wheat rolls, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Swiss steak with tomatoes and...

Barton County Shrine Club

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Liberal High School senior Jordan Goodell recently signed a letter of intent to continue her softball career at Crowder College, where both of her parents, Brandi and Jeremy Goodell, also played sports. Brandi played basketball and Jeremy played baseball. They, along with her brother Jack, are pictured. Goodell is a three-year standout for the Lady Bulldogs on the diamond. She will be looking to lead the team as they begin their season later this week at a tournament in Joplin.

Goodell signs to continue softball career at Crowder

Tigers finish historic run with loss in quarterfinal

By CHRIS MORROWThe Lamar Tigers historic playoff run came up one game short of the program's first Final Four last week when they fell to Thayer 67-39 in the Class 3...

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The young Lockwood Lady Tigers crew is on a roll. They slipped past Liberal, 55-50 in the district title game and then put together a dominating performance in the Class 1 state sectional Monday when they routed Hurley 56-35. They advanced to Saturday's quarterfinal against Chadwick. Here Asa Lasater dribbles through traffic in the district semifinal win over Dadeville. Look for additional coverage of the Lady Tigers in next week's Democrat.

Lockwood Lady Tigers advance with district semifinal win

Terry Redman's Pictures

Photo by Terry Redman
No. 1 senior guard Trey Pittsenbarger drives to the basket for a shot in the Lamar Tigers 70-60 victory over New Heights Christian Academy. The Tigers will travel across the state to take on the Thayer Bobcats on Friday evening.

Lamar Tigers move on to quarterfinals

Letter to editor

Dear Editor:Since our nation’s founding, the private and public sectors of the economy have competed with a natural tension – the public sector serving the common good,...

Letter to editor

Dear Editor:I do not believe I have ever written anything for the public to see, but now that I am older and grateful, I felt compelled to do so. I apologize to any of you...

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