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    East Primary Tigers for the month of November were, fourth row, left to right, Evelyn Forst, Landon Shankles, Waylon Stockton, Adrianna Culp, Calon Higgins, Mya McCormack, Rigdon Lehman; third row, left to right, Ellie Runion, True Harris, Lane Gardner, Milena Perez-Hernandez, Alaina Jeffries, Emmalynne Meadows, Owen Guiheen, Stella Ehrsam, Charlotte Bunton; second row, left to right, Taylum Gripka, Brystal Chedester, Baker Plank, Emma Smith, Emmy Rowe, Elon Yarnell, Nolan Schneider, Ava Smith and first row, left to right, Baylor Parcell, Kelaya Abts, Stetsin Ray, Ivy Cruse, Harper Lovan, Kyren Brooks, Axel Hall.Not pictured is Nevaeh Mofield.

    East Primary Tigers of the Month

    East Primary Tigers of the Month

    Golden City man serves on a mission

    Colby Leach, Golden City, son of Dustin and Denise Leach, recently returned from serving two...

    Golden City man serves on a mission
    Colby Leach, Golden City, son of Dustin and Denise Leach, recently returned from serving two...

    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I did. Oldest...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I did. Oldest...

    A Christmas event

    By LARRY DABLEMONTThe fire had burned down in the fireplace and it was a trifle warm, so I...

    A Christmas event
    By LARRY DABLEMONTThe fire had burned down in the fireplace and it was a trifle warm, so I...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON “Gratitude Time”We are heading into the holiday season—already.This year it...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON “Gratitude Time”We are heading into the holiday season—already.This year it...
    Jaylin Lovan, daughter of Caleb and Caddy Lovan, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her favorite aspect of school is reading. Jaylin is active in volleyball and softball and she has a beloved dog named Lucy. Her preferred class is Social Studies and her favorite movie is Buddy the Elf.

    Students of the week

    Students of the week
    The Functional Fitness Class for all ages is held at the Lamar Senior Center on every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. If you have Silver Sneakers with your insurance plan this class is free or if you join the YMCA this class is included. Come and get fit with them even if you must use a chair to help. You can do it… they have all ages. Nancy Howard Adams is the instructor and they have fun.

    Functional Fitness Class available for all ages

    Functional Fitness Class available for all ages
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    What is the Memorial Hospital Guild???

    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyIn my last article I wrote about the contents of the...

    What is the Memorial Hospital Guild???
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyIn my last article I wrote about the contents of the...
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    Columns
    Metzger’s Mutterings
    December 2, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I did. Oldest grandson Kobyn ended up coming down the Wednesday...
    A Christmas event
    December 1, 2025
    By LARRY DABLEMONTThe fire had burned down in the fireplace and it was a trifle warm, so I stepped out on the back porch to feel the coolness of...
    Printed Paper Online
    December 3, 2025

    Government
    Property transfers
    December 1, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed November 24, 2025. Mary Pierson to Ashley Wright and Kristi Yokley, STR 5-32-30 /NW/NW.Warranty Deed, filed November 24, 2025. Danny Radke and Connie...
    Property transfers
    November 24, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed November 17, 2025. Gregory D Ratcliff and Maria Beavers to David Eidson, Lt 9 Bl 14 Wills 4th Add to Lamar (B1-17), Lt 10 Bl 14 Wills 4th Add to Lamar...
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    December 1, 2025
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    December 1, 2025
    2025 LEGAL 12-10 & 17 Lamar R1-3x3
    December 1, 2025
    News
    Golden City man serves on a mission
    December 3, 2025
    Colby Leach, Golden City, son of Dustin and Denise Leach, recently returned from serving two years in the Indiana Indianapolis Mission for The...
    Free Christmas Day dinner in Lamar!
    December 3, 2025
    Don’t spend Christmas alone. The Lamar Methodist Church invites everyone in the community to their annual Christmas Day dinner on Thursday, Dec. 25. Several options are...
    Golden City Title 1 Family Activity Night set for December 9
    December 2, 2025
    Golden City Title 1 Family Activity Night will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, 5:30 p.m.  to  6:30 p.m.Those attending will play Christmas games, make a Christmas craft, write a...
    Obituaries
    CLAUDE L. HOWARD
    December 2, 2025
    Claude Lorrain Howard III, age 75, of Golden City, Missouri, passed away on November 29, 2025.Claude was born on March 3, 1950, in Carthage,...
    ALTHEA ROSE VANDEMARK
    November 26, 2025
    Althea Rose VanDeMark, age 71, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on November 24, 2025.Althea was born on January 1, 1954, in...
    Schools
    East Primary Tigers for the month of November were, fourth row, left to right, Evelyn Forst, Landon Shankles, Waylon Stockton, Adrianna Culp, Calon Higgins, Mya McCormack, Rigdon Lehman; third row, left to right, Ellie Runion, True Harris, Lane Gardner, Milena Perez-Hernandez, Alaina Jeffries, Emmalynne Meadows, Owen Guiheen, Stella Ehrsam, Charlotte Bunton; second row, left to right, Taylum Gripka, Brystal Chedester, Baker Plank, Emma Smith, Emmy Rowe, Elon Yarnell, Nolan Schneider, Ava Smith and first row, left to right, Baylor Parcell, Kelaya Abts, Stetsin Ray, Ivy Cruse, Harper Lovan, Kyren Brooks, Axel Hall.Not pictured is Nevaeh Mofield. East Primary Tigers of the Month
    December 3, 2025
    Golden City Title 1 Family Activity Night set for December 9
    December 2, 2025
    Golden City Title 1 Family Activity Night will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, 5:30 p.m.  to  6:30 p.m.Those attending will play Christmas games, make a Christmas craft, write a...
    Jaylin Lovan, daughter of Caleb and Caddy Lovan, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her favorite aspect of school is reading. Jaylin is active in volleyball and softball and she has a beloved dog named Lucy. Her preferred class is Social Studies and her favorite movie is Buddy the Elf. Students of the week
    December 1, 2025
    Social
    Free Christmas Day dinner in Lamar!
    December 3, 2025
    Don’t spend Christmas alone. The Lamar Methodist Church invites everyone in the community to their annual Christmas Day dinner on Thursday, Dec. 25. Several options are...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    December 3, 2025
    December 8-12MONDAY- Fried fish filet, buttered corn, spinach, wheat bread, tropical fruit, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Meatloaf with ketchup, mashed potatoes with gravy,...
    The Functional Fitness Class for all ages is held at the Lamar Senior Center on every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. If you have Silver Sneakers with your insurance plan this class is free or if you join the YMCA this class is included. Come and get fit with them even if you must use a chair to help. You can do it… they have all ages. Nancy Howard Adams is the instructor and they have fun. Functional Fitness Class available for all ages
    November 26, 2025
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    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
The Lockwood Tigers amazing stretch came to an end Saturday with a 62-58 loss to Archie in the 8-man state quarterfinal. The Tigers finished their season 11-1. Here Sean Contreras breaks off a long run early in the contest. Contreras had a big game for the Tigers. Look for coverage of the contest and the Tigers season in an upcoming issue of the Democrat. Lockwood Tigers finish season at 11-1
    November 26, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Tiger junior center No. 58 Rustin Forst blocks as junior running back No. 6 Terren Williams follows No. 82 junior Brady Gire through the line for good yardage in the Tigers season ending loss to Liberty. The Tigers finished the season with an 8-4 record. Tigers dealt season ending loss
    November 24, 2025
    Lamar Democrat/Payton Morrow
Lockwood senior Miles Neely pressures Liberal quarterback Elam Beaman during the Tigers district title victory over the Bulldogs Friday night. Lockwood advances to the state quarterfinal where they will square off with Archie. Undefeated Lockwood claims district title
    November 21, 2025
    By CHRIS MORROWLOCKWOOD- A 69-16 victory by the Lockwood Tigers over Liberal Friday night secured the 8-man District 1 title and propels the...
    Terry Redman's Pictures
    Photo by Terry Redman
Tiger junior center No. 58 Rustin Forst blocks as junior running back No. 6 Terren Williams follows No. 82 junior Brady Gire through the line for good yardage in the Tigers season ending loss to Liberty. The Tigers finished the season with an 8-4 record. Tigers dealt season ending loss
    November 24, 2025

     

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