Lamar Democrat Online

We are called to pray

October 17, 2025

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist Church Dear Friends,This is my prayer, that in these days of turmoil, hardships and much uncertainty -...

Fortified in Christ

October 17, 2025

By JEN KIRBYThis week I want to share a word I received from the Lord while I was reflecting on my recent journey in worship. The phrase,...

Printed Paper Online

October 15, 2025

Property transfers

October 14, 2025

Warranty Deed, filed October 6, 2025. Lisa Wingert to Eliab Jared Cifuentes, STR 34-32-29 //NW.Warranty Deed, filed October 6, 2025. Austin Spivey and Megan Spivey to...

Property transfers

October 6, 2025

Warranty Deed, filed September 29, 2025. Elvera Scarberry to Richard M Scott and Kathryn G Scott, STR 14-32-31 /SE/NE.Warranty Deed, filed October 1, 2025. Kathryn R...

Submit A Classified Ad

vision solutions ad

2025 LEGAL 10-22 Lamar R1-5x5.5

October 16, 2025

Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu

October 9, 2025

October 13-17MONDAY- Barbecued chicken, potato salad, marinated tomato salad, Jello with fruit, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Taco salad with meat, cheese, beans,...

2025: 10-15,22,29,11-5 Garrett Appointment of Conservator

October 8, 2025

In the Circuit Court of Barton County, MissouriProbate DivisionIn the Estate of:STANLEY PHILLIP GARRETT, Incapacitated and Disabled.Estate No. 25B4-PR00058Notice of...

October 17, 2025

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in the area,...

How an Irishman, a turnip and the devil shaped Halloween

October 17, 2025

COLUMBIA, Mo.- For many people Halloween would not be complete without a jack-o’-lantern. Americans are projected to spend more than $867 million on Halloween pumpkins this...

Grants available to grow dairy and beef industries

October 17, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) has announced two grant programs to assist dairy and beef producers in Missouri....

CHARLES T, BURR

October 18, 2025

Charles T. Burr, 76, Lamar, passed away on October 16, 2025. He was born in Coffeyville, Kan., to June (Owens) and Dewayne “Duey” Burr. They moved...

Paislee Weis, daughter of Brook McClane and Justin Weis, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Paislee’s favorite aspect of school this year is reading. She is active in softball, volleyball and basketball. Her preferred subject is social studies. Additionally, she has one cat.

Students of the week

October 17, 2025

Students of Ms. Moore and Mrs. Haun, along with Carlie Brown, principal at West Elementary School, gave a presentation on the West Morning Assembly to the Lamar R-1 School Board at their monthly board meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 15. The students introduced themselves to the board and informed them of how self-affirmation has made a difference in their outlook and participation in school activities.

West Morning Assembly students give presentation

October 16, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar R-1 School Board met at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Following the call to order by Justin Ogden, board...

Liberal releases first quarter honor roll

October 14, 2025

LIBERAL- Named to the first quarter honor roll for Mrs. Harrison’s third grade class at Liberal were:All A Honor Roll – Noah Braker, Tanner Short, Baron Wolf, Fallon...

Crockett family holds 2025 reunion

October 14, 2025

The descendants of Samuel and Sallie (Finley) Crockett gathered Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Lamar City Park, for their annual family reunion and fellowship.There were 41 in...

Marriage license applications

October 14, 2025

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Anthony Lee Weaver, 37, Thompsontown, PA and Arlene Ruth Yoder, 46,...

Lamar R-1 School Superintendent Brian Gillis was the guest speaker on Tuesday, Oct. 7, for the Barton County Retired Educators. BCRE President Karl Morey is shown on the right.

Gillis speaks to Barton County Retired Educators

October 8, 2025

The Barton County Retired Educators chapter held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Christian Church in Lamar. Lamar R-1...

Barton County Shrine Club

vision solutions ad

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Golden City High School held its volleyball homecoming night against Thomas Jefferson on Thursday, Oct. 16. The theme was “Rio”. Candidates recognized prior to the game were Kelly Garrett and Jonatan Rodas-Lopez, freshmen; Addison Engle and Braxyn Wirth, sophomores; Emma Henderson-Young and Lakin Baker, juniors and Jewelyanna McHenry and Brayden Banta, seniors. Juniors Emma Henderson-Young and Lakin Baker were crowned homecoming royalty. Pictured in the group picture are front row, flower and crown bearers Amelia Day and Barrett Overstreet; back row, Addison Engle, Braxyn Wirth, Homecoming Queen and King, Emma Henderson-Young and Lakin Baker, Jewelyanna McHenry, Kelly Garrett and Jonatan Rodas-Lopez.

Golden City homecoming royalty crowned

October 17, 2025

Lamar Youth Football introduces “Lil Silver Tiger” rivalry game

October 17, 2025

A new tradition has taken root in Lamar Youth Football, bringing a fresh wave of excitement and pride to its young athletes. League president and...

Alden inducted into UM Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame

October 16, 2025

Mike Alden, former University of Missouri Director of Athletics and current CEO of MRJ Advisors LLC, was recently inducted into the University of Missouri Intercollegiate...

Terry Redman's Pictures

Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar homecoming king and queen are Brody Gardner, son of Mark and Chelle Gardner and Keely Taffner, daughter of Kevin and Shelby Taffner.

Lamar Tiger homecoming court recognized

October 13, 2025

Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar junior defensive end No. 36 Troy Onstott applies pressure on the Monett quarterback in action in Lamar. The Tigers came back to defeat the Cubs 27-24 in the Tigers homecoming game.

Tigers come from behind to defeat Monett, 27-24

October 13, 2025

Photo by Terry Redman
The Lamar Tiger fourth grade team defeated Nevada 26-24 to remain undefeated on the season. The game was back and forth, with Lamar scoring the go ahead touchdown with just over one minute remaining. Members of the team are Daniel Dunham, Cylas Cackley, Bowen Plank, Spencer Smith, Declan Carter, Declan Lovan, Kyle Morhouse, Thayer Onstott, Jayden Lawrence, Lukas Besendorfer, Lucas Doyle, Tyson Forst, Kaydon Hietala, Deacon Chaney, Gabriel Bettes, Sawyer Markus, Luke Moyer, Lane Lock, Karter Thomason, Reese Schrader, Jagger Chairez, Grayson Jeffrey, Maverick Stout, Bently Blair, Leighton Howarth. Coaches are Johnathan Forst, Brandon Plank, Zach Smith, Trenton Doyle and TJ Onstott.

Tiger fourth grade team remains undefeated

October 9, 2025

Photo by Terry Redman The Lamar Tiger fourth grade team defeated Nevada 26-24 to remain undefeated on the season. The game was back and forth,...

Letter to editor

October 7, 2025

Dear Editor:I am not opposed to a plan to Save the Pool. However, there should be more requirements for funding it. In recent years our city taxes have increased from 7.725...

Loading...