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    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“Crazy Couch”Three years ago I was in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, walking...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Crazy Couch”Three years ago I was in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, walking...

    The knife

    By LARRY DABLEMONTI found an old pocket-knife the other day, fairly rusty and with part of the...

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    Stella Taylor is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Dwayne Taylor and Chelsea Beaumont. Stella’s favorite subject is Social Studies and her favorite color is pink. She has two dogs, two cats and two lizards. She plays softball and volleyball.

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    The Postscript
    April 6, 2026
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Crazy Couch”Three years ago I was in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, walking through what had once been a large fabric mill. It...
    The knife
    April 6, 2026
    By LARRY DABLEMONTI found an old pocket-knife the other day, fairly rusty and with part of the handle gone. It had three blades, but one was...
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    Property transfers
    March 30, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed March 24, 2026. Newrez LLC and Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing to Blanca Santillan and Gustavo Santillan, Lt 16 Parkview Add to Golden City (L1-22), Lt...
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    11th Annual Home Run Against Hunger
    April 3, 2026
    JEFFERSON CITY- The number of Missourians facing hunger would fit into Busch Stadium more than 20x. Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes the need to obtain and...
    State Rep. Ann Kelley celebrates passage of HB 3113
    April 2, 2026
    JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri House of Representatives gave final approval with the third reading and passage of HB 3113, legislation sponsored by...
    Barton County Historical Society to meet
    April 2, 2026
    As far back as 1891, Barton County was in need of a place to house her poor and afflicted who could not care for themselves. Eventually a farm was acquired. Where was it...
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    RUBY RUTH BUCK
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    Ruby Ruth Hininger Buck, 92 of Webb City, Missouri passed away March 28, 2026, in Lockwood, Missouri. She was born on October 15, 1933, in Iantha,...
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    Martha Fay (Davis) Timmerman passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 23, 1942, in...
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    Stella Taylor is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Dwayne Taylor and Chelsea Beaumont. Stella’s favorite subject is Social Studies and her favorite color is pink. She has two dogs, two cats and two lizards. She plays softball and volleyball. Students of the week
    April 6, 2026
    East Primary Tigers for the month of March are, fourth row, left to right, Josie Vanderslice, Jacklyn Brown, Karter Bishop, Huxton Enyart, Russell Cesonis, Emry Parks, Jules Weber, Emma Nowak; third row, left to right, Yostin Ramos-Hernandez, Ary Cliett, Laurel Norwood, Ashllyn Wright, Zandar Langford, Remington Mendez, Killian Willet; second row, left to right, Jasmine Maturino, Charlie Lopez-Paxtor, Kahl Scott, Autry Jones, Sage Cook, Zoey Stockton, Karmyn Allen; first row, left to right, Huxley Lipe, Tempe Roby, Oliver Norwood, Rush Horning, Kaya Ewer, Connor Leeper, Harper Smith. Not pictured is Alec Dixon. East Primary Tigers recognized for month of March
    March 30, 2026
    Zoey Pennell is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Zoey is the daughter of Ashley and Russell Pennell. Social Studies, taught by Mr. Castle, is her favorite class. Zoey, who enjoys participating in basketball and softball, is also a proud owner of two dogs. Students of the week
    March 30, 2026
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    Barton County Historical Society to meet
    April 2, 2026
    As far back as 1891, Barton County was in need of a place to house her poor and afflicted who could not care for themselves. Eventually a farm was acquired. Where was it...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    April 1, 2026
    April 6-10MONDAY- Cook’s choice, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Italian chicken with roasted potatoes, dark green leafy salad, Italian blend vegetables, tropical fruit, whole...
    Marriage license applications
    March 30, 2026
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:David Alexander West, 31, Golden City and Summer Nicole Silvers, 30, Golden...
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    Photos courtesy of Catherine Williams
Liberal traveled to Stockton on Tuesday, March 24. The Lady Bulldogs put a run on the board first in the second inning. The Bulldogs were able to get on base, but weren't able to get everyone home in the succeeding innings. The game remained tight until Stockton pulled ahead 5-4. Liberal got on base in the seventh inning, but was unable to score and the game ended with Stockton in the lead by one. Liberal Softball vs. Stockton
    March 30, 2026
    Photos by Catherine Williams Track season begins for Bulldogs
    March 30, 2026
    Both Liberal Lady Bulldogs and the mens' team recently received ninth place at the Harry Lineberry Open House Meet in Neosho.The following athletes...
    Wrestling season comes to an end
    March 27, 2026
    By AVA BLANCHARDSadly, the Lamar Wrestling Club's season has ended. I have found a place where I can wrestle, but I hope to wrestle with Lamar soon and give other children...
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