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    Senior members of the Lamar football team, along with Coach Jared Beshore, spoke to the board prior to the December 17 meeting. Each senior spoke on what they enjoyed the most in their football career and something they had learned along the way.

    Lamar R-1 School 2026-2027 calendar approved

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the adoption of the consent agenda at the December 17...

    Lamar R-1 School 2026-2027 calendar approved
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the adoption of the consent agenda at the December 17...
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard #12 Jaelyn Timmons goes up for a basket in varsity girls action in Lamar. Defending on the play is junior #10 Ava Garrett. The Tigers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 67-37.

    Lady Tigers defeat Lady Bulldogs

    Lady Tigers defeat Lady Bulldogs
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard No. 14 Kyler Ison drives to the basket in JV action vs Liberal. The Tigers defeated Liberal 67-13. No. 1 junior Brian Bolin defends on the play for the Bulldogs.

    Tigers defeat Bulldogs in JV action

    Tigers defeat Bulldogs in JV action
    Photo by Terry Redman
Senior No. 20 Trent Torbeck goes up for a layup in action in Lamar. Junior No. 1 Brian Bolin, junior No. 20 Ben Dingman and senior No. 12 Kaidon Simpson look on as the Tigers rolled to an 89-45 victory.

    Tigers roll to 89-45 victory over Liberal

    Tigers roll to 89-45 victory over Liberal

    Financial focus

    Take control: Why budgeting doesn’t have to feel restrictiveThis article was written by Edward...

    Financial focus
    Take control: Why budgeting doesn’t have to feel restrictiveThis article was written by Edward...
    Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
Lamar Greenhouse & Florist, under the new ownership of Bryan and Jessica Jenkins, held its open house on Friday, Dec. 12, with the Barton County Chamber of Commerce holding a ribbon cutting at 12 noon. Those attending had a chance to win a pre-made fresh flower arrangement of their choice. Spectators and customers not only got to enjoy the beautiful decorations and sale items, but also enjoyed sampling soups, cider and crockpot meals. The greenhouse is located at 103 E. 9th St., Lamar.

    Lamar Greenhouse & Florist holds open house

    Lamar Greenhouse & Florist holds open house

    Real hope, real change

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchAmerica is changing so fast that one does not...

    Real hope, real change
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchAmerica is changing so fast that one does not...

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    Columns
    Donna’s Dialog
    December 18, 2025
    By DONNA WESCOTTHi everyone! I’m a little behind on writing, so I’ll start by saying I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving. Jazmine prepared her first holiday meal. She...
    Financial focus
    December 18, 2025
    Take control: Why budgeting doesn’t have to feel restrictiveThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial...
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    December 17, 2025

    Government
    Property transfers
    December 15, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed December 10, 2025. Mark C Fleming to Richard Buus, STR 26-33-29 S/NW/SE, STR 26-32-29 /SW/SE.Warranty Deed, filed December 10, 2025. Tim F Phillips,...
    Property transfers
    December 8, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed December 1, 2025. Terry D Wooldridge, Karen Wooldridge, Larry Joe Wooldridge, Debbie Wooldridge, Vickie Sterling and Roger Sterling to James Wayne...
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    2025 LEGAL 12-31 Jasper R5 Audit-3x8
    December 18, 2025
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    December 18, 2025
    2025-26: 12-24,31,1-7,14 Ferrer Publication of Notice
    December 17, 2025
    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, PROBATE DIVISION, OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURILanetta Torres-Ferrer Petitioner, vs. Joseph Olson andTracy Renee Olivaresand The Unknown Heirs of Carla...
    News
    Senior members of the Lamar football team, along with Coach Jared Beshore, spoke to the board prior to the December 17 meeting. Each senior spoke on what they enjoyed the most in their football career and something they had learned along the way. Lamar R-1 School 2026-2027 calendar approved
    December 18, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the adoption of the consent agenda at the December 17 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, Lamar R-1...
    Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson
Lamar Greenhouse & Florist, under the new ownership of Bryan and Jessica Jenkins, held its open house on Friday, Dec. 12, with the Barton County Chamber of Commerce holding a ribbon cutting at 12 noon. Those attending had a chance to win a pre-made fresh flower arrangement of their choice. Spectators and customers not only got to enjoy the beautiful decorations and sale items, but also enjoyed sampling soups, cider and crockpot meals. The greenhouse is located at 103 E. 9th St., Lamar. Lamar Greenhouse & Florist holds open house
    December 17, 2025
    Free webinars focus on child care, health insurance for farm families
    December 17, 2025
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- As Missouri farmers and farm families look to 2026, planning and budgeting for health insurance and child care is essential. A free two-part webinar series...
    Obituaries
    RICHARD LEE “COACH” MARTI
    December 18, 2025
    Richard Lee “Coach” Marti, 83, of Farmington, Arkansas, was born on November 15, 1942, in Springfield, Missouri, to Jesse Wayne Marti and Vivian...
    NINA JOAN (PHIPPS) CALVERT
    December 16, 2025
    Joan Calvert passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, surrounded by her family at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. She...
    LARRY BLASER
    December 15, 2025
    Larry Blaser, 79, died December 9, 2025., at St Luke’s in Carthage.Larry was born to Werner and Alma Blaser.His brother was Dean Blaser and wife Dolores and his sister was...
    Schools
    Senior members of the Lamar football team, along with Coach Jared Beshore, spoke to the board prior to the December 17 meeting. Each senior spoke on what they enjoyed the most in their football career and something they had learned along the way. Lamar R-1 School 2026-2027 calendar approved
    December 18, 2025
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the adoption of the consent agenda at the December 17 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, Lamar R-1...
    Schilling Technical Educational Grants awarded
    December 16, 2025
    Seven schools are the latest recipients of the Clinton and Nancy Schilling Technical Educational Grant Program. Funded by the Clinton and Nancy Schilling Community Fund and...
    Chloe McRoberts, daughter of Kasie and Jacob McRoberts, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Chloe’s favorite part of school is getting to see her friends and she plays volleyball. Her favorite class is Social Studies. Students of the week
    December 15, 2025
    Social
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    December 16, 2025
    December 22-26MONDAY- Chinese lemon chicken, oriental rice, oriental vegetables, egg roll, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Salisbury steak with...
    Good Shepherd Nursing Home celebrates Christmas
    December 16, 2025
    A financial gift from the Missouri Association of Community Arts Agencies made possible a recent Christmas celebration at the Good Shepherd Nursing...
    Marriage license applications
    December 15, 2025
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:McKenzie Sebastian Baird, 33, Lamar and Tiffany Anastasia Everitt, 22,...
    Barton County Shrine Club
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    Sports
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard #12 Jaelyn Timmons goes up for a basket in varsity girls action in Lamar. Defending on the play is junior #10 Ava Garrett. The Tigers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 67-37. Lady Tigers defeat Lady Bulldogs
    December 18, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard No. 14 Kyler Ison drives to the basket in JV action vs Liberal. The Tigers defeated Liberal 67-13. No. 1 junior Brian Bolin defends on the play for the Bulldogs. Tigers defeat Bulldogs in JV action
    December 18, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Senior No. 20 Trent Torbeck goes up for a layup in action in Lamar. Junior No. 1 Brian Bolin, junior No. 20 Ben Dingman and senior No. 12 Kaidon Simpson look on as the Tigers rolled to an 89-45 victory. Tigers roll to 89-45 victory over Liberal
    December 18, 2025
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    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard #12 Jaelyn Timmons goes up for a basket in varsity girls action in Lamar. Defending on the play is junior #10 Ava Garrett. The Tigers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 67-37. Lady Tigers defeat Lady Bulldogs
    December 18, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Junior guard No. 14 Kyler Ison drives to the basket in JV action vs Liberal. The Tigers defeated Liberal 67-13. No. 1 junior Brian Bolin defends on the play for the Bulldogs. Tigers defeat Bulldogs in JV action
    December 18, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Senior No. 20 Trent Torbeck goes up for a layup in action in Lamar. Junior No. 1 Brian Bolin, junior No. 20 Ben Dingman and senior No. 12 Kaidon Simpson look on as the Tigers rolled to an 89-45 victory. Tigers roll to 89-45 victory over Liberal
    December 18, 2025

     

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