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By JEN KIRBYArmor is defined as, “a protective covering worn to defend against weapon attacks or dangerous environments,” (Merriam-Webster). In the...

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The hidden danger of investing too cautiouslyJuly 20, 2026This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed July 6, 2026. Ricky A Fast, Mary Allison Fast, Delton L Fast and Deborah Joyce Fast to Allen Payne, Lt 7 Bl 3 Wills 3rd Add to Lamar (B1-10), Lt 8 Bl 3...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed June 22, 2026. Rodney E Ayers and Terisa J Ayers to Thomas W Ayers and Katelyn Ayers, STR 30-33-31 //SW.Warranty Deed, filed June 23, 2026. Ronald A...

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2026 LEGAL 7-29 LBT Stockton-2x4

2026: 7-15,22,29 Delinquent Tax Sale

NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAX SALEThe following is a publication of lots and lands in Barton County, Missouri, upon which tax sale certificates may be offered for sale on the...

2026 LEGAL 7-22 & 29 BC Clerk Ballot-3x16

Photos by Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
The Barton County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for a 1,600 sq. ft. expansion of new space and the addition of a 3D/4D ultrasound technology. Approximately 51 attended the dedication and ribbon-cutting, filling the building with gratitude, anticipation and shared purpose.

Katie’s House celebrates new season of growth and possibility

A ribbon cutting was held by the Barton County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 16, 12 noon, at Katie’s House, 115 W. 12th St., in Lamar. The...

Lamar Fair Gospel Sing entries sought

CK Warden, along with friends and family in the faith community, will be presenting the 83rd Annual Free Fair Gospel Sing on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Thiebaud Auditorium in...

Lamar Fair Art Show information

The Lamar Fair Art Show will be held at Thiebaud Auditorium, with entries being taken Saturday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.Exhibits will be open for viewing on Wednesday,...

SALLY ANN MAY “BODIE” BOGART

Sally Ann May "Bodie" Bogart, 79, Sheldon, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a lengthy...

JUNE ROSE SIMONS FRENCH

JUNE ROSE SIMONS FRENCHJune Rose Simons French was born June 27, 1919, near Lamar, to Charles and Nellie Rose. She grew up and spent most of her...

MILBURN REID ALEXANDER

Milburn Reid Alexander, age 86, of Jasper, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on July 8, 2026, with his loving wife, Sandra, by his...

Lamar R-1 prepares for new school year

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar School Board President Justin Ogden opened the Wednesday, July 15 meeting of the school board, with adoption of consent agenda items...

Local students graduate from Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD- Missouri State University awarded 2,677 degrees to students in spring 2026.The commencement ceremonies took place May 8, 2026, at Great Southern Bank Arena....

Missouri S&T announces dean's list

ROLLA- Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the dean's list for the spring 2026 semester.The dean's list recognizes...

Lamar Fair Gospel Sing entries sought

CK Warden, along with friends and family in the faith community, will be presenting the 83rd Annual Free Fair Gospel Sing on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Thiebaud Auditorium in...

Oakton Church’s Annual Ice Cream Supper

Oakton Church invites the community to their annual ice cream supper to be held Tuesday, Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This will be a come-and-go event and will be held at...

Craft fair postponed due to illness

Due to illness, the St. Mary Catholic Church Craft Fair has been postponed to Friday, Aug. 7; Saturday, Aug. 8 and Sunday, Aug. 9 following Mass.The church is located at...

Barton County Shrine Club

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Stout is Junior Olympics bound

Ten-year old Maverick Stout of Lamar has qualified for the AAU Junior Olympic Games in the turbo javelin. Maverick began this journey by competing...

Southwest Tigers 10U team members include, bottom row, left to right, Deacon Chaney, Jayden Lawrence, Bowen Plank, Rowdy Davison, Lane Lock; middle row, left to right Dax Wolf, Lucas Doyle, Leighton Howarth, Tyson Forst, Cylas Cackley, Thayer Onstott, Jax Conrad; back row, left to right, Coaches Brandon Plank, Ryan Lock, David Chaney, TJ Onsott.

Southwest Tigers 10U finish season with a 28-8-2 record

On June 26-28, the Southwest Tigers 10U team traveled to Springfield, to compete in the USSSA-AA State Championship. Pool play began Friday night,...

Team members from Lamar for Show-Me Softball 14U were, left to right, Harpor Steinkamp, Haydn Steinkamp, Zoey Timmons and Taylor Caruthers.

Show-Me Softball 14U are national champs

The Show-Me Softball 14U team recently earned the title of national champions by outscoring their opponents, 61-17. The team will finish the 2026...

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