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Metzger's Mutterings

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat As I write this Mutterings on Friday morning, I am a little bit discombobulated as it was found out last night...

Financial focus

Is Roth IRA better for young workers? Article 5 - July 26, 2021 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones...

Printed Paper Online

Area hospitalization rates climb for unvaccinated

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat As of Thursday, July 22, there were eight patients at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar that are being...

Governor Parson launches “MO VIP” campaign

JEFFERSON CITY- During a press conference held Wednesday, July 21, at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a statewide...

COVID numbers rise

This past week was not the best week, with COVID numbers continuing to rise in the area. A total of 27 new cases were reported over the past week,...

7-7,14,21 & 28 Murphy Family Ventures-Sow, Land, Maintenance-3x10

LD-Get Noticed!

State V Tammy Lynn Blackwood, exceeded posted speed limit by 1-5 mph, written guilty plea. State V Nina Mai-Vy Bui, failure to display plates on...

Municipal Court report

City of Lamar V Katherine Verina Penrod, exceeded posted speed limit by 11-15 mph over, guilty plea, $60.50 fine; operated vehicle on highway...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed July 12, 2021. Martin D Hohulin Jr. and Marilyn Kay Hohulin to Chaffin Homes LLC, Bl 1 Zooks Sub of Parrys Add (B1-5). Warranty Deed, filed July 13,...

2021: 7-28,8-4,11,18 Titsworth Estate Notice.odt 4.25

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DORIS E. TITSWORTH, DECEDENT. The undersigned, April Foos and Jim Titsworth, are acting as Co-Trustees under a trust,...

2021: 7-28,8-4,11 Name Change/Neher

To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an order of the Circuit Court of the County of Barton, Missouri, Division No. 2, Case No. 21B4-CV00186 made entered...

2021: 7-28,8-4,11,18 D E L/Cole Service by Publication

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In Re the Adoption of: D E L A male minor child, ROBERT MICHAEL COLE and TAMARA LYNN COLE, Husband...

Keep safety top of mind when exploring the outdoors

JEFFERSON CITY- Being outdoors can be a fun and relaxing experience and the Missouri State Parks team wants to remind park visitors about the importance of practicing...

Hollstein receives award for exceptional achievement

Andra Hollstein of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Lamar recently earned the firm’s Frank Finnegan Award for her exceptional...

American Red Cross urges caution as heat indices rise

SPRINGFIELD- When the dog days of summer deliver hot temperatures and high humidity, the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas urges residents to take precautions...

LAMAR- Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Wilma “Maxine” Rhodes, 90, who died Thursday, July 15,...

MARCELLA PARKER

SPRINGFIELD- Service are under the direction of Holden Funeral Home in Sparta for Marcella Parker, 87, who died of congestive heart failure on...

ROBERT V. “BOB” CORY

LOCKWOOD- Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Lockwood First Baptist Church for Robert V. “Bob” Cory, 80, Lockwood, who died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the Good...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lamar Community Betterment will continue to collect school supplies and monetary donations to go towards Lamar, Golden City and Liberal schools through 5 p.m. today (Friday, July 23), underneath Moore Pavilion. Buses from the various schools are set up and items suggested for donation include notebooks, paper, folders, pencils, ink pens, markers, highlighters, glue, scissors, pencil boxes, backpacks or any other school supplies. Personal care options, including kleenex, Clorex wipes and hand sanitizer would also be appreciated. 4-H and AOK youth are assisting Lamar Community Betterment in this endeavor. Be sure to take time to stop by as students from these schools will benefit from the generous donations received.

Area schools to benefit from Tools for Schools

Krueth earns spot on President’s Honor Roll

FORT SCOTT, Kan.- Kendall Krueth, son of Kevin and Linda Krueth and a Liberal (Mo.) High School graduate, has earned a spot on the President’s...

Missouri S&T awards degrees

ROLLA- Approximately 1,100 students received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology during commencement ceremonies held at...

7-7,14,21 & 28 SW Community Services-Direct Care Aides-3x5.5

7-7,14,21 & 28 SW Community Services-Support Care Assistants-3x6.5

Farce of Nature to be center stage at Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre

CARTHAGE- Farce of Nature, a southern-fried farce about the Wilburn family of Mayhew, Ark. and their struggling family fishing lodge, the Reel ‘Em Inn, written by Jessie...

Marriage license applications

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office: Joshua Davis Gaines, 38, Liberal and Teresa...

Bethel Church to hold reunion celebration

Bethel Church would like to invite anyone and everyone interested to their reunion celebration set for Sunday, Aug. 8. All are welcome to join them for Sunday school at 10...

Drone photo courtesy of Joe Davis
A large crowd was on hand for the annual Lamar Invitational Swim Meet held Saturday, July 17 at the Lamar Aquatic Park.

Lamar Invitational Swim Meet

Daniels signs with PSC women’s basketball

PERU, Neb.- Peru State women’s basketball coach Ian Holleran recently announced that Elisea Daniels from Lamar, Mo., had signed her national letter...

The Lamar TigerSharks took part in the Carthage Invitational on June 19-20. This A/B competition was the first swim meet of the season for several team members. Pictured are: Gunnar Davey modeling the team shirt for the 2021 season; Kai Lilienkamp won his Heat and earned a Best Time in the 25 yard backstroke, earning a third place medal. Veteran swimmers for the TigerSharks at the Carthage meet included Carson Sturgell, Kaitlyn Davis, Ryan Davis, Cameron Sturgell and Meghan Watson.

Thirty-four members represent Lamar TigerSharks at Carthage...

Thirty-four team members represented the Lamar TigerSharks at the Carthage Invitational on June 19-20. Swimmers competed in either the “A” division...

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