Lamar Democrat Online

September 21, 2020

By CARRIE CLASSON “Mouse Wars” My husband Peter is now at war with the mice. The mice (possibly with the assistance of a rat or two) have...

A green winged teal is pictured right, with the blue winged teal pictured left.

Hunting a flying biscuit

September 21, 2020

By LARRY DABLEMONT A teal is a duck... a little duck about half the size of a half-grown chicken. Most of them have a wingspan just shy of 24...

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More positive COVID-19 tests reported; one death

September 21, 2020

The death of a Barton Count resident due to complications from COVID-19 was announced on September 18. The resident was a male in his 60’s. He was...

Robocalls persist through COVID-19 Pandemic

September 16, 2020

ST. LOUIS- The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many areas of society this year, but it hasn’t put an end to scammers trying to contact you through the...

More positive COVID tests popping up at Lamar schools

September 15, 2020

The Barton County Health Department (BCHD) announced on Monday, Sept. 14, that a staff member at Lamar High School, one student at West Elementary...

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Property transfers

September 21, 2020

Warranty Deed, filed September 14, 2020. Wayne M Waring to Gavyn A Morris, LT 9 BL 7 Liberal Town of (B1-8). Warranty Deed, filed September 14, 2020. Tereasa Compton to...

Property transfers

September 16, 2020

Warranty Deed, filed August 24, 2020. Timothy L Oehme and Patricia A Oehme to Brian L Milleman, Dana L Milleman, Brian Milleman Living Trust and Dana L Milleman Living...

9-23,30 Manka Small Estate Affidavit

September 17, 2020

In the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of GLENN MANKA a/k/a Glenn S. Manka Deceased. Estate No. 20B4-PR00070 NOTICE OF...

2020: 9-23 Lamar Democrat-USPS Stmt

September 17, 2020

2020: 9-23 City Of GC-Bids

September 17, 2020

Halloween is in the air...

September 21, 2020

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Halloween gives individuals a chance to be creative while attempting to maintain an atmosphere of eeriness. This...

Sober As A Judge performs at Liberal’s Prairie Days

September 21, 2020

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger Sober As A Judge entertained on Main Street in Liberal following the 64th Annual Prairie Days parade held Saturday,...

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For decades, the Curless family has been a big part of the community of Liberal. For their contribution to Liberal, the Curless family was selected to be the grand marshal of Saturday's Liberal Prairie Days parade.

Liberal Prairie Days parade draws many

September 21, 2020

September 21, 2020

JASPER- Graveside services will be held at a later date at Oakton Cemetery for Randy Lee Boling, 55, Jasper, who died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, at...

NELSON EARL WEBB

September 21, 2020

GOLDEN CITY- Private family services were conducted for Nelson Earl Webb, 63, Golden City, who died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in...

KAY ABBIATTI SINGER

September 21, 2020

Kay Abbiatti Singer, age 84, passed away on September 18th, 2020 at her home near Golden City, Missouri. Kay was born June 26, 1936 in Lamar, MO...

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The Lamar R-1 Board of Education had special guests at their meeting last week. Members of Katie Kaderly's fourth grade class recited the Pledge of Allegiance and stated what it means to them. From left, Joe Wright, Sylvia Sorden, Addyson Reed, Salma Dominguez, Xavier Smith and Kaderly.

R-1 Board hears from fourth graders

September 21, 2020

By CHRIS MORROW Katie Kaderly's fourth grade class recites the Pledge of Allegiance every day, but her students don't just say the words, they...

Carson Sturgell, son of Jeremy and Amanda Sturgell, is the eighth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Carson participates in football, basketball and track. He enjoys video games and movies. He has a brother and five cats and he likes popcorn!

Students of the week

September 18, 2020

Cottey College sees 10.5 percent enrollment growth

September 17, 2020

NEVADA, Mo.- Cottey College announced recently that student enrollment for the fall 2020 semester has increased by 10.5 percent, compared to last fall’s enrollment numbers....

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A Bad Year for Tomatoes to be presented at Stone’s Throw

September 21, 2020

CARTHAGE- Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre of Carthage has announced their upcoming performance of A Bad Year for Tomatoes, by Tony Award winner John Patrick. The show will be...

LHS Tiger football coach, seniors visit Rotary

September 16, 2020

Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little Lamar Tiger football head coach Jared Beshore, along with 11 high school seniors that play on the team, visited...

Troop No. 70082 work on earning Bug Badge

September 16, 2020

Girl Scout Brownie Troop No. 70082 recently made a field trip to Kt.’s Buzzing Bees Honey Farm, in order to help them earn their Bug Badge. To earn...

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Lamar sophomore quarterback No. 18 Joel Beshore cuts inside off the block of senior No. 31 Noah Osborne to gain good yardage in action versus the Nevada Tigers. The Silver Tiger battle was won by Lamar to keep Oscar in Lamar. The Tigers have held Oscar since 2005.

Lamar rides big second half in Silver Tiger win

September 21, 2020

The Lamar Tigers reeled off 22 unanswered points to run away from Nevada in Friday's Silver Tiger game. "This win is big for our kids because...

Golden City volleyball team takes first

September 21, 2020

JOPLIN- The Golden City Lady Eagles continue to play good volleyball. Over the weekend they won the Thomas Jefferson Invitational Tournament. The Lady Eagles defeated...

Eagles clobber Osceola

September 21, 2020

JASPER- The Jasper Eagles' transition to 8-man football has been successful as they moved to 2-0 recently with a 66-14 win over Osceola. Jasper jumped out to an 18-0...

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Junior receiver No. 2 Mason Gastel hauls in this Case Tucker pass to put the Tigers in scoring position late in the first quarter. The Tigers will keep Oscar in Lamar for another year as Lamar defeated Nevada 44-28 in the Silver Tiger game.

Lamar Tigers retain Oscar in Silver Tiger battle Friday night

September 21, 2020

Tiger sophomore No. 24 Logan Crockett follows the block of junior lineman No. 73 Tucker Torbeck into the end zone for a touchdown. The Tigers gave away a 20 point third quarter lead in losing to the Mustangs 42-41.

Lamar Tigers vs. McDonald County Mustangs, Sept. 11

September 14, 2020

Photos courtesy of Terry Redman

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Lamar quarterback #16 Case Tucker watches as senior lineman #53 Ben Wilhelm and junior #73 Tucker Torbeck open a hole for sophomore running back #43 Austin Wilkerson in fourth quarter action at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium. This play provided a first down to insure the Tigers victory over the Wolves.

Lamar Tigers break in new astroturf field with a win

September 8, 2020

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