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    Financial focus

    Be alert for caregiver financial abuseThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your...

    Financial focus
    Be alert for caregiver financial abuseThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lisa Alexander, president of CoxHealth Foundation, spoke to a group of medical and community members that were at Cox Barton County Hospital on Thursday morning, May 8. She was followed with CoxHealth System Senior Vice President William Mahoney and Dr. Charles Fielding. The Barton County Chamber of Commerce members then gathered with hospital representatives, to perform a ribbon cutting.

    3D mammography unveiled during chamber event

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratCox Barton County Hospital was the sponsor for the May 8 Barton...

    3D mammography unveiled during chamber event
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratCox Barton County Hospital was the sponsor for the May 8 Barton...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee performed in her first grade school program...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee performed in her first grade school program...
    Pictured left to right, are Gordie Godfrey, Joe Davis and Bill Nixon.

    Fourth Annual Willie Graham Memorial Car Show i...

    By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkOn May 3, the Barton County Memorial Park hosted the...

    Fourth Annual Willie Graham Memorial Car Show i...
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkOn May 3, the Barton County Memorial Park hosted the...
    Tricia Leivan of Lamar and Aaron Leivan of Lamar proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Hailey Ella-May Leivan, to Dimetri Ethan Byers both of Lamar. Dimetri is the son of Tina Byers of Lamar and Bo Byers of Greenfield. The couple has planned a wedding ceremony in June of 2025

    Leivan – Byers engagement

    Leivan – Byers engagement
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Ground was broken on Friday, May 2, for the Golden City School Farm. Prior to the groundbreaking, those speaking were, left to right, Caleb Hughes, Robby Stafford, Ag teacher Michael Lee and Golden City School Superintendent Dennis Kimzey. Following the presentation of a grant by Arvest Bank and recognition given by Kimzey, Lee and Stafford, members of the school board and FFA members joined in to celebrate the new school farm. Stafford was this year’s FFA president, with Hughes being inducted as the next president during their banquet held later that evening.

    Groundbreaking held for Golden City R-III Schoo...

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratSince coming to Golden City High School three years ago, Ag...

    Groundbreaking held for Golden City R-III Schoo...
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratSince coming to Golden City High School three years ago, Ag...

    Walking obediently

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchThe word of God is for us to obey and know Him....

    Walking obediently
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchThe word of God is for us to obey and know Him....
    Lucas Garfield, son of Ben and Da'Lacey Garfield, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite sport is golf. His favorite subject is Social Studies, because of Mr. Castle. Lucas likes playing Fortnite, playing with friends and going to Florida.

    Students of the week

    Students of the week
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    Columns
    Financial focus
    May 8, 2025
    Be alert for caregiver financial abuseThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.Do you have a...
    Metzger’s Mutterings
    May 7, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGranddaughter Berklee performed in her first grade school program in Webb City on Thursday evening, May 1 and she...
    Printed Paper Online
    May 7, 2025

    Government
    Property transfers
    May 5, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed April 28, 2025. Larry D Medlin and Rebecca Medlin to Faith Jeffries, Lt 4 Bl 1 Leatherman Add (B1-5).Warranty Deed, filed April 28, 2025. Wayne L...
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    Barton County Shrine Club
    Legals
    2025: 5-14,21 Blanchard Notice to Creditors
    May 8, 2025
    IN THE 28TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIJudge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 25B4-PR00037 In the Estate of KLAASHIA BLANCHARD, Deceased.Notice to...
    2025 LEGAL 5-7 & 14 GC Vacancy-2x3.5
    May 2, 2025
    2025: 5-7,14,21,28 Rose Letters Granted
    May 1, 2025
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of:MARILYN KAY ROSE, Deceased.Estate No. 25B4-PR00035NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTEDTo all persons...
    News
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lisa Alexander, president of CoxHealth Foundation, spoke to a group of medical and community members that were at Cox Barton County Hospital on Thursday morning, May 8. She was followed with CoxHealth System Senior Vice President William Mahoney and Dr. Charles Fielding. The Barton County Chamber of Commerce members then gathered with hospital representatives, to perform a ribbon cutting. 3D mammography unveiled during chamber event
    May 8, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratCox Barton County Hospital was the sponsor for the May 8 Barton County Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight. Many...
    Death investigation
    May 7, 2025
    Barton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to an address on NW 32nd Rd. in Burgess, on Tuesday, May 6, at approximately 10:03 p.m. Dispatch reported to...
    Pictured left to right, are Gordie Godfrey, Joe Davis and Bill Nixon. Fourth Annual Willie Graham Memorial Car Show is another success
    May 7, 2025
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkOn May 3, the Barton County Memorial Park hosted the Willie Graham Memorial Car Show put on by Lamar Cruise...
    Obituaries
    MARY ANN THERKILDSEN
    May 7, 2025
    Mary Ann Searles Mayfield Therkildsen, of Centerton AR, born April 2, 1931 in Liberal MO, of Centerton has passed away on May 3, 2025. She was...
    AMY CHRISTINE RICE
    May 7, 2025
    Amy Christine Rice, 48, of Lamar, Missouri, peacefully entered the presence of her Savior on May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. The...
    PATSY MORGAN
    April 28, 2025
    Patsy Morgan, age 82, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in the comfort of her home.Patsy was born October 20, 1942, in...
    Schools
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Ground was broken on Friday, May 2, for the Golden City School Farm. Prior to the groundbreaking, those speaking were, left to right, Caleb Hughes, Robby Stafford, Ag teacher Michael Lee and Golden City School Superintendent Dennis Kimzey. Following the presentation of a grant by Arvest Bank and recognition given by Kimzey, Lee and Stafford, members of the school board and FFA members joined in to celebrate the new school farm. Stafford was this year’s FFA president, with Hughes being inducted as the next president during their banquet held later that evening. Groundbreaking held for Golden City R-III School Farm
    May 6, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratSince coming to Golden City High School three years ago, Ag teacher Michael Lee has envisioned the existence of a...
    Lucas Garfield, son of Ben and Da'Lacey Garfield, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite sport is golf. His favorite subject is Social Studies, because of Mr. Castle. Lucas likes playing Fortnite, playing with friends and going to Florida. Students of the week
    May 6, 2025
    Naomi Schneider, daughter of Luke and Tanya Schneider, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In her free time Naomi enjoys horseback riding, fishing with her brother, drawing, listening to music and playing outside. She has ducks, geese, horses, a dog, outside cats, chickens, bunnies and turkeys. Some things that are important to Naomi are family, grades and pets. Students of the week
    May 1, 2025
    Social
    Tricia Leivan of Lamar and Aaron Leivan of Lamar proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Hailey Ella-May Leivan, to Dimetri Ethan Byers both of Lamar. Dimetri is the son of Tina Byers of Lamar and Bo Byers of Greenfield. The couple has planned a wedding ceremony in June of 2025 Leivan – Byers engagement
    May 7, 2025
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    May 7, 2025
    May 12-16MONDAY- Fish and chips, crispy Brussel sprouts, banana and strawberries, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Chicken and stuffing casserole, roasted potatoes,...
    Marriage license application
    May 5, 2025
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Kelty Blaine Resa, 31, Lamar and Ericka Kathleen Quinto, 27, Kansas City, KS.
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    Sports
    Pictured are some of the members of Lockwood’s 1983-2008 volleyball teams coached by Cheryl Shores. These teams were inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on February 2, 2025. Lockwood in Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
    May 5, 2025
    Area athletes excel at Lamar meet
    May 2, 2025
    The Lamar Tigers recently hosted the annual Rotary Invitational Track and Field Meet at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium. Several area athletes turned in strong...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Jasper's Chloe Storm fires a pitch during a recent tournament at Joplin. Jasper participates in Joplin tournament
    April 25, 2025
    Uncategorized
    Letter to editor
    May 1, 2025
    Dear Editor:I think we all remember our tornado that hit us on Resurrection (or Easter) Sunday. A significant number of us suffered damage from it.I will remember it in...

     

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