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    Lamar Democrat/Nelody Metzger
Barton County Right to Life’s Annual Life Chain was held Sunday, Oct. 4, 3p.m to 4 p.m., on Hwy. 160, in front of and across the street from the Lamar Christian Church. Life Chain is held the first Sunday in October. It is an annual, peaceful pro-life public prayer vigil where Christian believers stand along public sidewalks holding signs to oppose abortion. A large group turned out this year for this year’s Life Chain.

    Life Chain stands for life

    Life Chain stands for life
    The Top 3 trophy winners at Lamar Cruise Night’s Caffeine and Chrome held Friday evening, Oct. 2, on the Lamar square, were left to right, Larry Raulston, Debbie Friend, Gene Collier.

    Lamar Cruise Night finishes season

    Lamar Cruise Night’s final show of 2026 was held Friday evening. Oct.2, on the Lamar square. It...

    Lamar Cruise Night finishes season
    Lamar Cruise Night’s final show of 2026 was held Friday evening. Oct.2, on the Lamar square. It...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON “A Letter in the Mail”We had a family reunion this past week.My mother and...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON “A Letter in the Mail”We had a family reunion this past week.My mother and...

    Lamar Tigers move to 6-0 in conference play

    Lamar Tigers move to 6-0 in conference play
    You can do wild turkey numbers a big  favor if you will  pass up mature gobblers in October and harvest young of the year birds.

    Backyard birds

    By LARRY DABLEMONTThis past week as the weather cooled and the acorns pelted my rooftop, a covey...

    Backyard birds
    By LARRY DABLEMONTThis past week as the weather cooled and the acorns pelted my rooftop, a covey...
    Thor Combs is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Social Studies and he hopes to get all A’s. He participates football, basketball, baseball and archery and he said he looks up to Mr. Castle because he is funny. Thor’s favorite restaurant is Chic Fil A and he hates Oreos. Something he is most proud of is getting named as Student of the Week.

    Students of the week

    Students of the week

    We need to keep our focus

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church"In the hurly-burly of this life." My grandfather...

    We need to keep our focus
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church"In the hurly-burly of this life." My grandfather...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Golden City senior Kenna Davis hits the ball and picks up a kill during the Lady Eagles' win over visiting Gloria Deo on homecoming night. Davis was crowned queen. Freshman Paisley Doke (No. 1) set the ball for Davis. Also pictured for Golden City is No. 11 Lauryn Row. They Lady Eagles won the contest 3-1.

    Lady Eagles win homecoming game, 3-1

    Lady Eagles win homecoming game, 3-1
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    Columns
    The Postscript
    October 5, 2026
    By CARRIE CLASSON “A Letter in the Mail”We had a family reunion this past week.My mother and uncle were the only representatives from the older...
    You can do wild turkey numbers a big  favor if you will  pass up mature gobblers in October and harvest young of the year birds. Backyard birds
    October 5, 2026
    By LARRY DABLEMONTThis past week as the weather cooled and the acorns pelted my rooftop, a covey of 15 or 20 quail fed around in my back yard for...
    Printed Paper Online
    October 7, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    September 28, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed September 22, 2026. David Andrew Byler and Lucy Mae Byler to Brice Fairchild and Catherine Bond, STR 27-33-31 /SE/NE.Warranty Deed, filed September 23,...
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    Barton County Shrine Club
    Legals
    2026: 10-7,14,21,28 Gordon Letters Granted
    October 1, 2026
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of DENZEL DEAN GORDON, Deceased. Estate No. 26B4-PR00050NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTEDTo all persons...
    2026 LEGAL 10-7 LD Ownership-2x8.5
    September 30, 2026
    2026: 10-7,14,21,28 Banwart Letters Granted
    September 29, 2026
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of:VENETTA RUTH BANWART. Deceased.Estate No. 26B4-PR00046NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTEDTo all...
    News
    Lamar Democrat/Nelody Metzger
Barton County Right to Life’s Annual Life Chain was held Sunday, Oct. 4, 3p.m to 4 p.m., on Hwy. 160, in front of and across the street from the Lamar Christian Church. Life Chain is held the first Sunday in October. It is an annual, peaceful pro-life public prayer vigil where Christian believers stand along public sidewalks holding signs to oppose abortion. A large group turned out this year for this year’s Life Chain. Life Chain stands for life
    October 5, 2026
    The Top 3 trophy winners at Lamar Cruise Night’s Caffeine and Chrome held Friday evening, Oct. 2, on the Lamar square, were left to right, Larry Raulston, Debbie Friend, Gene Collier. Lamar Cruise Night finishes season
    October 5, 2026
    Lamar Cruise Night’s final show of 2026 was held Friday evening. Oct.2, on the Lamar square. It was a beautiful evening to enjoy the wide variety...
    SWMO All Breeds Tested Bull Sale set
    October 5, 2026
    STOCKTON- “The SW MO All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale will be held October 26 at 7 p.m., at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center in Springfield,” says Patrick...
    Obituaries
    MARY EARY
    October 5, 2026
    Mary Eary, 86, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born October 9, 1939 to Carl and Affie Smith in Grand Island, Nebraska.After...
    SHIRLEY ANN DINGMAN
    September 29, 2026
    Shirley Ann Dingman, 71, of Liberal, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Sunday, September 27, 2026.Shirley...
    ANNETTE LYNN SHERIFF
    September 28, 2026
    Annette Lynn Sheriff, age 49, of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, passed away at her home on September 18, 2026.Annette was born on July 21, 1977, in...
    Schools
    Thor Combs is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Social Studies and he hopes to get all A’s. He participates football, basketball, baseball and archery and he said he looks up to Mr. Castle because he is funny. Thor’s favorite restaurant is Chic Fil A and he hates Oreos. Something he is most proud of is getting named as Student of the Week. Students of the week
    October 2, 2026
    Mia Wolf is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her favorite subject is Social Studies and she also plays volleyball. She is proud to be getting all A’s every year. She looks up to her mom because she is a hard worker and her favorite restaurant is Texas Roadhouse. Something one might not know is that she swam with dolphins. Students of the week
    October 1, 2026
    Liberal R-II September Employees of the Month
    September 30, 2026
    Phillip Vore, kindergarten teacher at Liberal R-II School District, along with Jenna Hibbitts, kindergarten para, have been recognized as September...
    Social
    The Top 3 trophy winners at Lamar Cruise Night’s Caffeine and Chrome held Friday evening, Oct. 2, on the Lamar square, were left to right, Larry Raulston, Debbie Friend, Gene Collier. Lamar Cruise Night finishes season
    October 5, 2026
    Lamar Cruise Night’s final show of 2026 was held Friday evening. Oct.2, on the Lamar square. It was a beautiful evening to enjoy the wide variety...
    Lamar Democrat/Melody Netzger
An attentive audience listened to Melissa Ohden, an abortion survivor, tell her story. Katie’s House recognizes those behind the scenes
    September 30, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratKatie’s House and Pregnancy Center in Lamar held its 4th Annual Banquet Celebration on Monday evening, Sept. 28, at...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    September 29, 2026
    October 5-9MONDAY- Chicken and stuffing casserole, roasted potatoes, broccoli, dark green leafy salad, pears, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Taco salad with meat,...
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    Sports
    Lamar Tigers move to 6-0 in conference play
    October 5, 2026
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Golden City senior Kenna Davis hits the ball and picks up a kill during the Lady Eagles' win over visiting Gloria Deo on homecoming night. Davis was crowned queen. Freshman Paisley Doke (No. 1) set the ball for Davis. Also pictured for Golden City is No. 11 Lauryn Row. They Lady Eagles won the contest 3-1. Lady Eagles win homecoming game, 3-1
    October 2, 2026
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
A pair of seniors were crowned 2026 Golden City High School volleyball homecoming king and queen Thursday night in a win over Gloria Deo. Kenna Davis was crowned queen, while Van Renfro was crowned king. Golden City homecoming royalty crowned
    October 2, 2026
    Terry Redman's Pictures
    Lamar Tigers move to 6-0 in conference play
    October 5, 2026
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior running back No. 22 Jaydin Moore takes the ball up the field for a long gain in the Tigers non-conference game against Christ Prep. The Tigers will travel to Cassville on Friday evening in a battle of undefeated teams, with the winner in good position to win the conference championship. Lamar Tigers improve to 5-0 on season
    September 28, 2026
    Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar senior No. 6 Terren Williams puts pressure on the Patriots quarterback in action in Lamar. The Tigers started slow but were able to get going late in the first quarter to run away with a 52-0 victory. Lamar Tigers run away with 52-0 victory
    September 22, 2026

     

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