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    Photo of the house taken in 1905 right before Simon and Elizabeth purchased it.

    The Finley House

    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyMy series on historic homes in Lamar continues with a...

    The Finley House
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyMy series on historic homes in Lamar continues with a...
    The Learn-A-Do 4-H Club at Tractor Supply in Lamar with their petting zoo.

    Learn-A-Do 4-H Club

    By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club had a busy few weeks, so there is a lot to talk about....

    Learn-A-Do 4-H Club
    By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club had a busy few weeks, so there is a lot to talk about....

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“On the Shoreline”I spent last week with my parents, which is always fun.My...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“On the Shoreline”I spent last week with my parents, which is always fun.My...

    An incident at Clevinger Cove

    By LARRY DABLEMONTAs a 17-year old freshman at School of the Ozarks College in the mid-60s I...

    An incident at Clevinger Cove
    By LARRY DABLEMONTAs a 17-year old freshman at School of the Ozarks College in the mid-60s I...
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Elam Beaman (No. 8) on the Blue Team.

    Liberal players chosen for Missouri Coaches 8-M...

    Three senior Liberal Bulldog football players were honored to be chosen for the Missouri Coaches...

    Liberal players chosen for Missouri Coaches 8-M...
    Three senior Liberal Bulldog football players were honored to be chosen for the Missouri Coaches...
    May Tigers of the month from East Primary School were, fourth row, left to right, Axton Walker, Preslee Hurt, Barron Dobbins, Jerick Divine, Gracelynn Thomas, Kinsley Coy, Adilynn Everhart; third row, left to right, Oliver Wilson, Killian Maples, Payton Smith, Remington Taffner, Shiloh Parish, Teal McElroy, Oliver Mason, Ford Brown; second row, left to right, Astraea Sorenson, Major Simmons, Kameron Harris, Bodee Knehans, Jaliyah Martin, Taylee Bledsoe, Grayson Sanden, Emerson Bruce and first row, left to right, Austin McClane, Annsleigh Howarth, Tryson Heitzman, Isobelle Dighero, Jasean Martin, Rowan Wingert.

    East Primary May Tigers of the month

    East Primary May Tigers of the month

    Lamar branch celebrates missionary and the 250th

    LAMAR- Cami Leach, daughter of Dustin and Denise Leach, Golden City, recently spoke to the Lamar...

    Lamar branch celebrates missionary and the 250th
    LAMAR- Cami Leach, daughter of Dustin and Denise Leach, Golden City, recently spoke to the Lamar...

    What would life be like if we were more Christ ...

    By JEN KIRBYHave you ever pondered what it would be like if we were more Christ like? What would...

    What would life be like if we were more Christ ...
    By JEN KIRBYHave you ever pondered what it would be like if we were more Christ like? What would...
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    The Postscript
    June 2, 2026
    By CARRIE CLASSON“On the Shoreline”I spent last week with my parents, which is always fun.My father has been having trouble with his legs and tasks...
    Crop scouting report: May 26, 2026
    June 2, 2026
    By MICAH DOUBLEDEEUniversity Agronomy Field SpecialsitWeather Station: According to the Lamar Weather Station, the temperature reached a low of 78.4°F and a high of 57.4°F....
    Printed Paper Online
    June 3, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    June 2, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed May 26, 2026. Gregory D Braker and Wendy S Braker to Isaac Braker, STR 16-33-32 /S/NW.Warranty Deed, filed May 27, 2026. Sheri Ann Dattola, Paul Daniel...
    Property transfers
    May 26, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed May 18, 2026. Michael Shon Anderson to Lebi Gerson Mejia Sr., Lt 7 Bl 37 Parrys 3rd Add to Lamar (B37-42).Warranty Deed, filed May 19, 2026. Brandon...
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    May 29, 2026
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    Photo of the house taken in 1905 right before Simon and Elizabeth purchased it. The Finley House
    June 2, 2026
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyMy series on historic homes in Lamar continues with a beautiful house that was located just off the...
    The Learn-A-Do 4-H Club at Tractor Supply in Lamar with their petting zoo. Learn-A-Do 4-H Club
    June 2, 2026
    By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club had a busy few weeks, so there is a lot to talk about. On April 27 Tractor Supply invited us to have a...
    https://www.facebook.com/Brent.Alan.Johnson.Photography
Elam Beaman (No. 8) on the Blue Team. Liberal players chosen for Missouri Coaches 8-Man All Star game
    June 2, 2026
    Three senior Liberal Bulldog football players were honored to be chosen for the Missouri Coaches 8-Man All-Star Football game, held Saturday May...
    Obituaries
    ROBERT NEAL BARTLETT
    May 22, 2026
    Robert “Neal” Bartlett, age 84, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away May 13, 2026.Neal was born October 25, 1941, in Carthage, Missouri, to Clyde...
    GILES “JUNIOR” HAMMONS
    May 22, 2026
    Giles “Junior” Hammons, age 94, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away May 19, 2026, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.Junior was...
    Schools
    Area students named to MSU’s spring 2026 deans list
    June 2, 2026
    SPRINGFIELD- Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.For undergraduate students, criteria include...
    May Tigers of the month from East Primary School were, fourth row, left to right, Axton Walker, Preslee Hurt, Barron Dobbins, Jerick Divine, Gracelynn Thomas, Kinsley Coy, Adilynn Everhart; third row, left to right, Oliver Wilson, Killian Maples, Payton Smith, Remington Taffner, Shiloh Parish, Teal McElroy, Oliver Mason, Ford Brown; second row, left to right, Astraea Sorenson, Major Simmons, Kameron Harris, Bodee Knehans, Jaliyah Martin, Taylee Bledsoe, Grayson Sanden, Emerson Bruce and first row, left to right, Austin McClane, Annsleigh Howarth, Tryson Heitzman, Isobelle Dighero, Jasean Martin, Rowan Wingert. East Primary May Tigers of the month
    June 2, 2026
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The Jasper High School Class of 2026 turned their tassels Sunday, May 17. Jasper Class of 2026
    May 28, 2026
    JASPER- The commencement ceremony recognizing Jasper High School graduates was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. Prelude music was provided by the...
    Social
    Marriage license application
    June 2, 2026
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Alexander Charles Diem, 44, Lamar and Amber Dawn Jay, 30, Lamar.
    The Learn-A-Do 4-H Club at Tractor Supply in Lamar with their petting zoo. Learn-A-Do 4-H Club
    June 2, 2026
    By ELLIE STRATTONThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club had a busy few weeks, so there is a lot to talk about. On April 27 Tractor Supply invited us to have a...
    Lamar branch celebrates missionary and the 250th
    June 2, 2026
    LAMAR- Cami Leach, daughter of Dustin and Denise Leach, Golden City, recently spoke to the Lamar branch congregation about the 18 months she would...
    Barton County Shrine Club
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Elam Beaman (No. 8) on the Blue Team. Liberal players chosen for Missouri Coaches 8-Man All Star game
    June 2, 2026
    Three senior Liberal Bulldog football players were honored to be chosen for the Missouri Coaches 8-Man All-Star Football game, held Saturday May...
    Area athletes make their mark at state
    May 27, 2026
    JEFFERSON CITY- Area track and field athletes turned in memorable performances on the biggest stage in Missouri’s state capital.Track and field athletes across the area...
    Photos by Catherine Williams Stanfield - Liberal's only male pole vaulter
    May 26, 2026
    Aaron Stanfield began pole vaulting in eighth grade. He has worked his way through to his senior year with an eye on going to the state track meet....

     

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