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By JEN KIRBYIn the hustle and bustle of life we can spend a lot of our mental energy on past or future events. We are rehearsing what we coulda,...

Crop Scouting Report: May 11, 2026

By MICAH DOUBLEDEEUniversity Agronomy Field SpeciaistWeather Station: According to the Lamar Weather Station, the temperature reached a low of 43.4°F and a high of 76.6°F...

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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...

Barton County Shrine Club

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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...

2026: 5-27,6-3,10,17 Brooks Trustee's Sale

TRUSTEE’S SALEIN RE: Jeff A Brooks and Kathy D Brooks, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale:For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust...

2026 LEGAL 5-20 & 27 BC Commission Herbicide-3x5

Blue Cross Shield Designation awarded to sheriff’s department

LAMAR- The Barton County Sheriff’s Department has received official word from the Missouri Department of Public Safety that the department has earned the Missouri Blue...

Memorial Day Weekend marks kickoff to summer

JEFFERSON CITY- Missouri state parks and historic sites invite visitors to kick off summer and make lasting memories outdoors this Memorial Day weekend. Whether enjoying...

Built by neighbors, sustained by community

By NADINE PATTISONCommunity, at its core, can be defined as a social group united by something shared, whether that be geography, values, culture, traditions or common...

GRACE ANN (BEALL) REESE

Grace Ann (Beall) Reese, age 78, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 9, 2026, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, Missouri.Grace was born March...

ROBERT “BOB” LEON COUCH

Robert "Bob" Leon Couch, age 81, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away May 4, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.Bob was born March 7, 1945, in...

Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 9, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Janet Miles, who died May 7, 2026. A graveside service will follow at...

Lamar High School seniors Lilly Hill, Baylee Heckadon and Lydia Nolting showed off their painting skills during Senior Service Day held Wednesday, May 13. The trio are helping with painting at the Lamar Christian Church. There were many other seniors being kept busy around town as well. Senior Service Day is always a big help to the community and is very much appreciated.

Senior Service Day aids community

The Lamar Police Department and Missouri Department of Conservation recently held their Fish With A Cop for Lamar sixth grade students. The event is held at Wheeler Park and the weather couldn’t have any better. Following a time for the students to try their hand at fishing, the Department of Conservation furnished a fried fish meal with all the fixins.

Popular “Fish With a Cop” held for Lamar sixth graders

Sousa named to SNHU President's List

MANCHESTER, NH- Jorden Sousa of Lamar, Mo. has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to...

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

May 18-22MONDAY- German meatballs with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans with onions, baked apples with cinnamon, whole grain roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Sweet...

Verdella Church to hold event in conjunction with citywide

LIBERAL- The Sullins family is in the process of becoming missionaries in Japan and plan to participate in events that will be taking place at the Liberal City Park on...

Students participated in safety discussion covering various areas of safety, fire, chemical and hand signals that can be used when it is too loud to hear equipment operators.

Community Rural Safety Net reaches Liberal students

By ELAINE DAVIS4-H Program Youth AssociateCommunity Safety Net “Rural Safety” Smart Choices for Life was held April 30, in Liberal Elementary...

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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...

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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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Lamar's Rowdy Davison reaches base safely in a close play at first base during tournament action Saturday. The Lamar City Park was busy with multiple age groups occupying nearly every field during the large tournament. Davison and his teammates won the 10 and under championship.

Lamar has great showing at Sandlot Baseball tournament

Letter to editor

Dear Editor:Wow! I’ve said that a lot lately! I’m just blown away by the community support we received for yesterday’s coin show in Lamar. By all measures we had a hugely...

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