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Bobcats are not rare, these nocturnal hunters have plenty to eat and biotic potential.

A little winter walk

December 29, 2025

By LARRY DABLEMONTThere is a remote little gravel bar along the river where I love to camp, quite a walk from the road. I parked my pickup and...

December 29, 2025

By CARRIE CLASSON“More of the Same”Yesterday I saw a friend, Bridget, whom I had not seen for a full year. “How have you been?” she asked. “I have...

Printed Paper Online

December 31, 2025

Property transfers

December 29, 2025

Warranty Deed, filed December 22, 2025. Reba D Stone to Christopher Gray and Gabriella Haddock, STR 26-31-29.Warranty Deed, filed December 22, 2025. Chloe Baldwin, Chloe...

Property transfers

December 22, 2025

Warranty Deed, filed December 15, 2025. Craig Buzzard and Kendra B Buzzard to Michael Ehrsam, Lt 1 Jenkins Add to Milford (L1-10), Lt 3 Jenkins Add to Milford (L1-10), Lt 4...

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2025: 12-31 Lamar Trust Bancshares

December 22, 2025

Notice of Annual Shareholder MeetingShareholders of Lamar Trust Bancshares, Inc.Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the shareholders of Lamar Trust...

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December 18, 2025

2025 LEGAL 12-31 BC Clerk Positions-3x4

December 18, 2025

Photos by Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kim O’Sullivan
The Wyatt Earp Park, described by many as Lamar’s own “Hallmark Spot in Town” was festively decorated for the holidays. This year Chamber Tourism Director Kristy Robertson led the vision and decorating efforts and did a fantastic job bringing the park to life.

Chamber is instrumental in stepping into the Christmas spirit

December 23, 2025

By KIM O'SULLIVANDirectorBarton County Chamber of CommerceWe hope the Barton County Chamber of Commerce helped our community step into the...

The Girl Scout Troop 70082 of Lamar received first place with their colorful entry in the community Light Up the Park display. First place was a $100 gift card to Tractor’s BBQ. The second place winner was the Learn A Do 4-H Club, who received a $50 gift card from Mother Tucker’s.

Lamar Girl Scouts win park display contest

December 22, 2025

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Santa and Mrs. Claus received visitors at the Light Up the Park event held Friday evening, Dec. 19, at the Lamar City Park. The two were kept busy throughout the evening as they visited with the many kids that were present.

Christmas in the Park was rousing success

December 22, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratChristmas in the Park was a rousing success and the weather cooperated so that although it was a little on the...

December 29, 2025

Services will be held at 11 a.m. December 29 at Konantz Funeral Home for Martha Carter, who died Dec. 22, 2025.www.konantzwarden.com

RICHARD LEE “COACH” MARTI

December 18, 2025

Richard Lee “Coach” Marti, 83, of Farmington, Arkansas, was born on November 15, 1942, in Springfield, Missouri, to Jesse Wayne Marti and Vivian...

NINA JOAN (PHIPPS) CALVERT

December 16, 2025

Joan Calvert passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, surrounded by her family at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. She...

Pride in our school and community

December 19, 2025

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent As promised, I did prepare a second article focused on the Annual Performance Report (APR). After some...

Senior members of the Lamar football team, along with Coach Jared Beshore, spoke to the board prior to the December 17 meeting. Each senior spoke on what they enjoyed the most in their football career and something they had learned along the way.

Lamar R-1 School 2026-2027 calendar approved

December 18, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the adoption of the consent agenda at the December 17 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, Lamar R-1...

Schilling Technical Educational Grants awarded

December 16, 2025

Seven schools are the latest recipients of the Clinton and Nancy Schilling Technical Educational Grant Program. Funded by the Clinton and Nancy Schilling Community Fund and...

Marriage license application

December 29, 2025

The following have filed a marriage license with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Keygan Michael Bruner, 29, Liberal and Mariah Gail Poe, 26, Liberal.

Photos by Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kim O’Sullivan
The Wyatt Earp Park, described by many as Lamar’s own “Hallmark Spot in Town” was festively decorated for the holidays. This year Chamber Tourism Director Kristy Robertson led the vision and decorating efforts and did a fantastic job bringing the park to life.

Chamber is instrumental in stepping into the Christmas spirit

December 23, 2025

By KIM O'SULLIVANDirectorBarton County Chamber of CommerceWe hope the Barton County Chamber of Commerce helped our community step into the...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

December 23, 2025

December 29 – January 2MONDAY- Chicken pot pie, mixed vegetables, Harvard beets, wheat roll, pears, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Spaghetti with meat sauce, dark green leafy...

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Looking back on the Liberal Lady Bulldog volleyball team's final...

December 29, 2025

By CHRIS MORROWLIBERAL- As the calendar turns over and we welcome 2026, we take a moment to look back at the Liberal Lady Bulldog volleyball team's final four run earlier...

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Lockwood’s Landry Ogden is pursued by an Archie defender during the Tigers home loss to the Whirlwinds in the 8-man quarterfinal. Also pictured for the Tigers is Luke Baugh (No. 50) and Miles Neely (No. 64). The Tigers turned in a terrific 2025 campaign, finishing with a record of 11-1.

Lockwood’s memorable season ends in quarterfinal

December 19, 2025

By CHRIS MORROWLOCKWOOD- Late in the first quarter of the 8-man state quarterfinal Lockwood junior Sean Contreras picked off an Archie pass and...

Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard #12 Jaelyn Timmons goes up for a basket in varsity girls action in Lamar. Defending on the play is junior #10 Ava Garrett. The Tigers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 67-37.

Lady Tigers defeat Lady Bulldogs

December 18, 2025

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Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard #12 Jaelyn Timmons goes up for a basket in varsity girls action in Lamar. Defending on the play is junior #10 Ava Garrett. The Tigers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 67-37.

Lady Tigers defeat Lady Bulldogs

December 18, 2025

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Junior guard No. 14 Kyler Ison drives to the basket in JV action vs Liberal. The Tigers defeated Liberal 67-13. No. 1 junior Brian Bolin defends on the play for the Bulldogs.

Tigers defeat Bulldogs in JV action

December 18, 2025

Photo by Terry Redman
Senior No. 20 Trent Torbeck goes up for a layup in action in Lamar. Junior No. 1 Brian Bolin, junior No. 20 Ben Dingman and senior No. 12 Kaidon Simpson look on as the Tigers rolled to an 89-45 victory.

Tigers roll to 89-45 victory over Liberal

December 18, 2025

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