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An owl before dawn

February 16, 2026

By LARRY DABLEMONTThere is no more efficient predator than a great horned owl. Silent and deadly, he can eat whatever he wants, up to and including...

Peter Part 1-Apostolic Office

February 16, 2026

By REV. GALEN FRIEDRICHSGrace Lutheran ChurchThe first identifying mark of Peter is that he was an apostle. As an apostle he writes with the authority of God having been...

Printed Paper Online

February 18, 2026

Property transfers

February 11, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed February 4, 2026. Greg A Clark and Twilla Clark to Kathleen Anne Berg Trustee and Kathleen Anne Berg Rev Living Trust AGMT DTD 12/20/2016, STR 28-32-29...

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2026: 2-25,3-4,11,18 Dewitt Trustee's Sale

February 13, 2026

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Ashley Dewitt, dated October 16, 2023, and recorded on October 16, 2023,...

2026: 2-18,25 Kuhn Notice to Creditors

February 11, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of:BETTY LOU KUHN,Deceased.Estate No. 26B4-PR00002NOTICE TO CREDITORSTo all persons interested...

2026 LEGAL 2-18 SW Township-2x6

February 6, 2026

Lamar’s National Guard unit called up for active duty

February 16, 2026

Lamar’s National Guard Unit Bravo Company 3rd Battalion 138th Infantry Regiment has been called up for active duty. The unit’s departure ceremony was held Friday, Jan. 30,...

Jordan Oliver, son of Katelynn Higgins and Derek Oliver, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Jordan participates in football, baseball, basketball and the art club. His favorite class is Social Studies. He has one dog and one cat.

Students of the week

February 13, 2026

Featured image: Lamar MO Post Office (Google Streetview.)

Is the historic post office in Lamar earmarked for disposal

February 13, 2026

By STEVE HUTKINSEarlier this week the Postal Service announced the potential relocation of services at the historic post office in Lamar,...

PHYLLIS ELAINE SPRENKLE

February 11, 2026

Phyllis Elaine Sprenkle, 76, of Sheldon, MO passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 in Carthage, Missouri. She was born December 16, 1949 in...

February 8, 2026

Lucille Hininger was born on August 31, 1930, to Clarence and Carrie (Keltner) Hininger on the Keltner Farm, located northwest of Jasper, in Barton...

February 5, 2026

Services will be held at 11 a.m. February 9, at Nashville Christian Church, for Clyde Thomas who died February 4, 2026.www.konantzwarden.com

Jordan Oliver, son of Katelynn Higgins and Derek Oliver, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Jordan participates in football, baseball, basketball and the art club. His favorite class is Social Studies. He has one dog and one cat.

Students of the week

February 13, 2026

The Lamar Tigers had a successful 2025-26 homecoming last Friday. The Tigers defeated McDonald County 68-63 to move to 11-10 on the season. Prior to the contest Kileigh Ball was crowned homecoming queen, with Eli Ngugi being crowned king.

Lamar crowns homecoming royalty

February 13, 2026

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Lockwood High School junior Audrey Parker was crowned 2025-26 Basketball Homecoming Queen prior to the Tigers 54-30 victory over Purdy. She is shown with escort, fellow junior Koen Lilienkamp.

Lockwood homecoming royalty crowned

February 13, 2026

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

February 10, 2026

February 16-20MONDAY- Hamburger stew with carrots, corn, green beans and peas, dark green leafy salad with spinach, wheat roll, warm spiced pineapple,...

The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, February 3, at the Lamar Christian Church, with Kent Morey covering the Life Foundation that provides grants and scholarships to Lamar students.

Barton County Retired Educators meet

February 9, 2026

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 16 members of the Barton County Retired Educators met with guest Kent Morey. Morey presented the local organization Life...

As part of their fellowship, the Lamar Elks Lodge No. 2800 provides gifts to local veterans on Veterans Day and at Christmas.

Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 continues year-round support for veterans

February 9, 2026

Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 proudly serves local veterans throughout the year through a variety of meaningful programs and community projects. From...

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Barton County Shrine Club

Wrestling results

February 16, 2026

By KASSITY HIETALAThe weekend of February 14, the Lamar Tiger Wrestling club split up. The girls hit the mats in Willard for Tiaras and Takedowns,...

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lockwood High School junior Audrey Parker was crowned 2025-26 Basketball Homecoming Queen prior to the Tigers 54-30 victory over Purdy. She is shown with escort, fellow junior Koen Lilienkamp.

Lockwood homecoming royalty crowned

February 13, 2026

Youth wrestlers compete at Missouri Nationals

February 12, 2026

By AVA BLANCHARDThe Lamar Tiger Youth Wrestling Club competed in Missouri Nationals this weekend in Lebanon. We had tough competition, but had some...

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