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    Early 1900’s postcard showing John Earp's store and the Diamond Drug Co. The watch face is from a pocket watch sold at Earp’s store. It was purchased around 1918 by George and Cora Miller for their daughter Stella. Stella handed it down to her daughter in-law, Maxine Stilabower, around 1990. Maxine handed it down to her granddaughter, Angie Bailey.

    Finally, an Earp I don’t mind talking about

    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyYou may or may not have noticed that the building on...

    Finally, an Earp I don’t mind talking about
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyYou may or may not have noticed that the building on...
    Young and old alike enjoyed the fare at the Irwin Wild Game Feed.

    Irwin Community Church Wild Game Feed 2026

    By JILL PUGHThe Irwin Community Church opened its door to another community event on Saturday,...

    Irwin Community Church Wild Game Feed 2026
    By JILL PUGHThe Irwin Community Church opened its door to another community event on Saturday,...

    Have we lost our anchor: the Bible?

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchI write again today after watching and seeing our...

    Have we lost our anchor: the Bible?
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchI write again today after watching and seeing our...

    Lamar native Tyler Nance to appear at Wyatt Ear...

    The Barton County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Lamar Fair & Expo and the...

    Lamar native Tyler Nance to appear at Wyatt Ear...
    The Barton County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Lamar Fair & Expo and the...
    Pictured left to right are volunteer Brenden Kelley, Walter Powell, Dwain Rutledge, Keith Holden, Gerald McDaniel and Chris Kremp.

    Four veterans receive Quilts of Valor

    By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkOn Saturday, March 28, nearly 100 people crammed in to the...

    Four veterans receive Quilts of Valor
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkOn Saturday, March 28, nearly 100 people crammed in to the...

    Brown welcomed as vice president at LBT

    LAMAR- Lamar Bank & Trust Company (LBT) is proud to announce that Matt Brown has joined the...

    Brown welcomed as vice president at LBT
    LAMAR- Lamar Bank & Trust Company (LBT) is proud to announce that Matt Brown has joined the...
    It was a beautiful week, with temperatures ranging in the 70’s. Many took advantage of the warm weather and sunshine to get out for a walk. Pete leads the way as he takes his owner and Lamar resident Jim Kinney for a walk on Thursday, April 9.

    Several in town take advantage of warmer weather

    Several in town take advantage of warmer weather

    The race set before you

    By JEN KIRBYThis week I wanted to take some time to expand on last week’s article. With it being...

    The race set before you
    By JEN KIRBYThis week I wanted to take some time to expand on last week’s article. With it being...
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    Columns
    Have we lost our anchor: the Bible?
    April 10, 2026
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchI write again today after watching and seeing our world fall apart country by country. Violence is...
    Crop Scouting Report: April 6, 2026
    April 10, 2026
    By MICAH DOUBLEDEEUniversity Agronomy Field SpecialistWeather Station: According to the Lamar Weather Station, the temperature reached a low of 40.5°F and a high of 68.0°F....
    Printed Paper Online
    April 15, 2026

    Government
    Property transfers
    April 6, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed March 30, 2026. Sharon M Green to Walter Roy Harris and Sheryl Ann Harris, Lt 4 Price & Wests Sub (L1-6), STR 35-31-29 /NW/NE.Warranty Deed, filed...
    Property transfers
    March 30, 2026
    Warranty Deed, filed March 24, 2026. Newrez LLC and Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing to Blanca Santillan and Gustavo Santillan, Lt 16 Parkview Add to Golden City (L1-22), Lt...
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    Come visit the Tenth Street Community Farmer's Market
    April 10, 2026
    Tenth Street Community Farmer's Market has been meeting at Moore Pavilion in Lamar for more than 16 years. Established in 2009, the organization is dedicated to fostering a...
    Early 1900’s postcard showing John Earp's store and the Diamond Drug Co. The watch face is from a pocket watch sold at Earp’s store. It was purchased around 1918 by George and Cora Miller for their daughter Stella. Stella handed it down to her daughter in-law, Maxine Stilabower, around 1990. Maxine handed it down to her granddaughter, Angie Bailey. Finally, an Earp I don’t mind talking about
    April 10, 2026
    By JOE DAVISBarton County Historical SocietyYou may or may not have noticed that the building on the southwest corner of the square is currently...
    Old pots can hurt new plants
    April 10, 2026
    COLUMBIA, Mo.- Gardeners are well known for their thriftiness and commitment to protecting the environment. However, according to University of Missouri Extension...
    Obituaries
    CHARLES WARREN BOMAN
    April 9, 2026
    Charles Warren Boman passed away on April 8, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1945, to Charles P. and Lula Mae (Triebel) Boman in Parsons,...
    RAYMA BEKEBROCK DAVIS
    April 8, 2026
    Rayma Bekebrock Davis, who died Sept. 17, 2025, was laid to rest in the Davis family cemetery in Mississippi on her birthday, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.A close circle of...
    SALLY KAY WELKER
    April 7, 2026
    Sally Kay Welker, 80, passed away on March 14, 2026, in a nursing home in Alice, Texas, following a sudden illness.Born in Illinois, Sally lived in Arizona, Missouri and...
    Schools
    MRETA Vice President Sunni Wilson surprised the local Barton County Retired Educators group by attending their monthly meeting. She emphasized the Region 9 meeting coming to Lamar on April 20. Barton County Retired Educators prepare for Region 9 meeting
    April 8, 2026
    Sixteen members of the Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, April 7, at the Christian Church in Lamar, for their regular monthly meeting....
    Stella Taylor is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Dwayne Taylor and Chelsea Beaumont. Stella’s favorite subject is Social Studies and her favorite color is pink. She has two dogs, two cats and two lizards. She plays softball and volleyball. Students of the week
    April 6, 2026
    East Primary Tigers for the month of March are, fourth row, left to right, Josie Vanderslice, Jacklyn Brown, Karter Bishop, Huxton Enyart, Russell Cesonis, Emry Parks, Jules Weber, Emma Nowak; third row, left to right, Yostin Ramos-Hernandez, Ary Cliett, Laurel Norwood, Ashllyn Wright, Zandar Langford, Remington Mendez, Killian Willet; second row, left to right, Jasmine Maturino, Charlie Lopez-Paxtor, Kahl Scott, Autry Jones, Sage Cook, Zoey Stockton, Karmyn Allen; first row, left to right, Huxley Lipe, Tempe Roby, Oliver Norwood, Rush Horning, Kaya Ewer, Connor Leeper, Harper Smith. Not pictured is Alec Dixon. East Primary Tigers recognized for month of March
    March 30, 2026
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    Young and old alike enjoyed the fare at the Irwin Wild Game Feed. Irwin Community Church Wild Game Feed 2026
    April 10, 2026
    By JILL PUGHThe Irwin Community Church opened its door to another community event on Saturday, March 28. This was the seventh Wild Game Feed held...
    NEWSpaper Easter Egg contest has best year
    April 8, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe 7th Annual NEWSpaper Easter Egg hunt could be found in the April 1 edition of the Lamar Democrat. This is a fun contest that is open to...
    Barton County Senior Center Lunch Menu
    April 8, 2026
    April 13-17MONDAY- Taco salad with meat, cheese, beans, lettuce and tomatoes, pineapple, tostitos, pudding, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Barbecued brisket, wheat bun, potato...
    Sports
    Photos courtesy of Catherine Williams
The Liberal Lady Bulldogs traveled to Jasper on Wednesday evening, April 8, to take on the Eagles. The girls had a terrific game, with the highlight being Ava Garrett hitting a home run - driving in the third base runner in the top of the sixth. She also pitched a no-hitter. Liberal ended the game 10-0. Bulldogs take down Eagles
    April 9, 2026
    Bulldogs have good showing at Appleton City
    April 7, 2026
    The Liberal Bulldogs recently had a very good day at Appleton City. Many athletes had PR's: Andrew Scott  - 110m hurdles (second), 200m dash; Elam...
    Photos courtesy of Catherine Williams
Liberal traveled to Stockton on Tuesday, March 24. The Lady Bulldogs put a run on the board first in the second inning. The Bulldogs were able to get on base, but weren't able to get everyone home in the succeeding innings. The game remained tight until Stockton pulled ahead 5-4. Liberal got on base in the seventh inning, but was unable to score and the game ended with Stockton in the lead by one. Liberal Softball vs. Stockton
    March 30, 2026
    Barton County Shrine Club
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