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Metzger’s Mutterings

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI’m sure glad I had the last few weeks to rest up as now that the season is beginning, it has been hectic to say the...

By CARRIE CLASSON“On the Balcony”I woke yesterday morning and my cat Felix was nowhere to be found.“Felix! Where are you?”In the morning I put milk...

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Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed May 11, 2026. Cynthia Hininger to Christy Seaton, Lt 34 College Hill Add to Lamar (L1-305), Lt 36 College Hill Add to Lamar (L1-305), Lt 38 College...

Property transfers

Warranty Deed, filed May 4, 2026. Brian Louis Natalini, Brian L Natalini, Susan Louise Natalini and Susan L Natalini to Brian L Natalini Co-Trustee, Susan L Natalini...

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2026 LEGAL 6-17 & 7-1 BC Equalization-3x2

2026: 5-20,27,6-3,10 Goggin Service by Publication

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Matter of: K. L. G. dob: 04/19/2026 Case No. 26B4-JU00008 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY...

E-Bike, E-Scooter and Mini-Bike safety within the city

By SHANNON CROUCHLamar Police ChiefOver the past several weeks several concerned citizens have contacted their aldermen and the Lamar Police Department regarding the...

Tri Star Trinity Radio Queen Contest accepting entries

Tri Star Trinity Christian Broadcast is now accepting entries for the 2026 Tri Star Trinity Radio Queen Contest. The competition will feature two age divisions for local...

Pictured from left to right, are Golden City R-III Superintendent Dennis Kimzey and Golden City Principal Mark Stefan.

Golden City R-III receives $5,000 Coover/RSP Celebrate Rural grant

Golden City R-III School District has received a $5,000 grant as part of the Coover/RSP Celebrate Rural Grant Program, a partnership of the...

SAM DENNIS DAVIS

Sam Dennis Davis, age 76, of Alvarado, Texas formerly of Lamar, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2026, Good Friday, from complications during a...

DORLYNE VIOLA SCHORZMAN

Dorlyne Viola Schorzman, age 102, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 16, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri.Dorlyne was...

STEVEN M. MOORE

STEVEN M. MOORE(October 1, 1952 - May 2, 2026)Steven Max Moore, age 73 years, of Lamar, MO, passed away May 2, 2026, at Cox Medical Center South,...

Pictured from left to right, are Golden City R-III Superintendent Dennis Kimzey and Golden City Principal Mark Stefan.

Golden City R-III receives $5,000 Coover/RSP Celebrate Rural grant

Golden City R-III School District has received a $5,000 grant as part of the Coover/RSP Celebrate Rural Grant Program, a partnership of the...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger (first two picture)
The Sheldon High School Class of 2026 held its commencement exercises at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, in the gym. There were a total of 14 graduates that crossed the stage to receive their diploma.

Sheldon High School Class of 2026

SHELDON- Sheldon High School held its commencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. Students entered from the back of the gym, as they...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
At the beginning of the 2026 graduation ceremonies held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, students went out into the audience, in order to share their school flower, a white carnation, with those that meant something to them along their school journey.

Golden City Class of 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratGOLDEN CITY- The Golden City Class of 2026 held its commencement exercises at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. Following...

Marriage license applications

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Nathaniel Quinn Pritchard, 23, Lamar and Reese McKayla Rose Carpenter, 21,...

Tri Star Trinity Radio Queen Contest accepting entries

Tri Star Trinity Christian Broadcast is now accepting entries for the 2026 Tri Star Trinity Radio Queen Contest. The competition will feature two age divisions for local...

Summer reading program combines fun with learning

The Barton County Library will hold its annual summer reading program on May 26 through July 24. The theme this year is “Unearth a Story.” The program is free and open to...

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Photos by Catherine Williams.

Bulldogs qualify in 12 events for State

On May 16 at the Sectional Track Meet in Nixa, the Liberal Bulldogs qualified in 12 events for the State Track Meet. Aaron Stanfield pole vaulted...

Photos by Catherine Williams
Lady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however, Lockwood also scored in the first inning to make the score 3-1. Liberal was held to one run and Lockwood scored again in the bottom of the third and bottom of the sixth to end the game with Lockwood up 6-1. Liberal finished as runner-up District Champions. The girls had a good year ending with a 14-9-1 record. The team is graduating two seniors and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.

Bulldogs fall short at District 6 Championship came

Photos by Catherine WilliamsLady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however, Lockwood also scored in the first inning to make the...

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lamar’s Mason Buckman high jumps during Saturday’s Class 3 district track and field meet held on Lamar’s home turf.

Lamar track athletes put on a show

The Lamar Tigers and Lady Tigers put on a show on the home turf Saturday in the Class 3 District 6 track and field championships.Garin Schneider...

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