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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...

Printed Paper Online

December 17, 2025

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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2025-26: 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...

2025 LEGAL 12-31 Candidates-3x12

December 16, 2025

2025/26: 12-24,31,1-7,14 Payne Trustee's Sale

December 15, 2025

TRUSTEE’S SALEIN RE: Molly Elizabeth Payne and Angel David Arias Contreras, wife and husband Trustee’s Sale:For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation...

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...

Heinen recognized for 45 years of service

December 17, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratPrior to the December 15 Lamar City Council meeting, City Administrator Rusty Rives introduced Rusty Campbell, the new electric department...

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...

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...

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

Brody Sorden, son of AJ and Shelly Sorden, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Brody participates in football, basketball and baseball. He has dogs and cats and his favorite class is Social Studies which is taught by Mr. Castle.

Students of the weeks

December 9, 2025

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,...

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Barton County Shrine Club

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

Terry Redman's Pictures

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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