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    On a wet Friday in April, Liberal Elementary School students met with authors and illustrators, Izzy B and Ben Askew. The pirates were promoting their book, “The Mighty McKraken”, which was a 2025-2026 Missouri Association of School Librarians - Show Me Reader Award nominee. The students learned a lot about puppets and the writing process including editing, editing and re-editing during the visit.

    Liberal students meet with author and illustrator

    Liberal students meet with author and illustrator

    Liberal third graders take educational field trip

    LIBERAL- May 6 was a special day for the third grade students in Mrs. Harrison’s class at Liberal...

    Liberal third graders take educational field trip
    LIBERAL- May 6 was a special day for the third grade students in Mrs. Harrison’s class at Liberal...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI had the pleasure last Wednesday of having lunch with oldest...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI had the pleasure last Wednesday of having lunch with oldest...
    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...

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    Three senior Liberal Bulldog football players were honored to be chosen for the Missouri Coaches...
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    Columns
    Metzger’s Mutterings
    June 3, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI had the pleasure last Wednesday of having lunch with oldest grandson Kobyn. He had several places to choose from...
    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...
    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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    News
    Sheep and Goat Field Day to highlight grazing
    June 3, 2026
    “Forage and grazing management are essential to any sheep and goat operation,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension livestock field specialist. In collaboration with Lincoln...
    Time to pull samples for Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest
    June 3, 2026
    SPRINGFIELD,- Now that hay season has begun, it’s a good time to make plans to pull samples from your best hay for the Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest, says University of...
    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...
    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
    On a wet Friday in April, Liberal Elementary School students met with authors and illustrators, Izzy B and Ben Askew. The pirates were promoting their book, “The Mighty McKraken”, which was a 2025-2026 Missouri Association of School Librarians - Show Me Reader Award nominee. The students learned a lot about puppets and the writing process including editing, editing and re-editing during the visit. Liberal students meet with author and illustrator
    June 3, 2026
    Liberal third graders take educational field trip
    June 3, 2026
    LIBERAL- May 6 was a special day for the third grade students in Mrs. Harrison’s class at Liberal Elementary School. They were taking an...
    University of Missouri 2026 Spring Dean’s List
    June 3, 2026
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- The 2026 Spring Dean’s List has been released by the University of Missouri.Students from Lamar that were named to the list include Avery Elizabeth Bennett;...
    Social
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    June 3, 2026
    May 8-12MONDAY- Cook’s choice, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Tater tot casserole, corn, dark green leafy salad, rosie applesauce, garlic roll, coffee/tea/milk.WEDNESDAY- Chef...
    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...
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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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