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    Metzger’s Mutterings

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI hope everyone had as nice of an Easter as I did. It turned out...

    Metzger’s Mutterings
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI hope everyone had as nice of an Easter as I did. It turned out...
    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

    Bulldogs take down Eagles

    Financial focus

    Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle themApril 13, 2026This article was...

    Financial focus
    Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle themApril 13, 2026This article was...
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    April 7 ballot brings changes

    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA total of 17.59 percent of registered voters in Barton County got...

    April 7 ballot brings changes
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA total of 17.59 percent of registered voters in Barton County got...
    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 Reg...

    Sixteen members of the Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, April 7, at the Christian...

    Barton County Retired Educators prepare for Reg...
    Sixteen members of the Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, April 7, at the Christian...

    Bulldogs have good showing at Appleton City

    The Liberal Bulldogs recently had a very good day at Appleton City. Many athletes had PR's:...

    Bulldogs have good showing at Appleton City
    The Liberal Bulldogs recently had a very good day at Appleton City. Many athletes had PR's:...
    Dr. John Alden was the lucky recipient of a 1929 Model A Ford Sedan that had been donated to the Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 by Bob and Elaine McDaniel. A raffle was held, with all proceeds being used to support fellow veterans. Both Alden and his father-in-law, Terry Moore, right, are veterans, as well as being street rod enthusiasts so watch for them in upcoming parades.

    Dr. Alden is lucky recipient of a 1929 Model A ...

    Elks Lodge 2800 instrumental in helping veterans...The Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 was recently blessed...

    Dr. Alden is lucky recipient of a 1929 Model A ...
    Elks Lodge 2800 instrumental in helping veterans...The Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 was recently blessed...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“Crazy Couch”Three years ago I was in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, walking...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Crazy Couch”Three years ago I was in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, walking...
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    Columns
    Metzger’s Mutterings
    April 9, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI hope everyone had as nice of an Easter as I did. It turned out to be a beautiful day as far as the weather. My...
    Financial focus
    April 9, 2026
    Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle themApril 13, 2026This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward...
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    April 8, 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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    Lamar CB changes name to Barton County Community Betterment
    April 9, 2026
    By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar Community Betterment met at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 8, at the Wolf Center in Lamar. President Elaine Davis called the meeting to...
    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...
    New city operational hours
    April 8, 2026
    Beginning Monday, May 4, the City of Lamar will implement new operational hours to enhance internal workflow, improve employee productivity and ensure continuity in city...
    Obituaries
    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...
    MARILYN “JO’ PERCY
    April 6, 2026
    Marilyn “Jo” Percy, 94, Lamar, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, following a day of fun and activities spent with her beloved family.Jo was...
    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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    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...
    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....
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    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

     

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