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    Family Safety event held

    Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 and Barton County Health Department held a Family Safety event last week. A...

    Family Safety event held
    Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 and Barton County Health Department held a Family Safety event last week. A...

    I have learned

    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchDear Church and Friends:Having hope beyond our...

    I have learned
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchDear Church and Friends:Having hope beyond our...

    The Postscript

    By CARRIE CLASSON“Saggy Belly”My mother told me she was worried that her cat, Katy, needed to...

    The Postscript
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Saggy Belly”My mother told me she was worried that her cat, Katy, needed to...
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Tiger sophomore running back No. 22 Jaydin Moore breaks the grasp of this Cardinal defender to pick up good yardage in the Tigers non conference victory over Tipton.

    Tigers take non conference victory over Tipton

    Tigers take non conference victory over Tipton
    The first Lightnin' Ridge Outdoor Journal, published in 2003, Since then there have been over 100 magazines.

    The shirt off my backThe shirt off my back

    By LARRY DABLEMONTDown at the pool hall when I was a kid I heard some front bench regulars...

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    By LARRY DABLEMONTDown at the pool hall when I was a kid I heard some front bench regulars...
    Rylee Castle, daughter of Brandon and Whitney Castle, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Rylee’s highlight of this school year has been Art with Mr. Berryhill, while her favorite class is Mr. Castle's Social Studies. She participates in various sports, including Archery, Basketball and Softball. At home, she has three pets named Mac, Yadi and Larey. Additionally, her favorite movie is How to Train Your Dragon.

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    The Fog

    By JEN KIRBYFog is a common cause of low visibility. You know what I’m talking about, right? That...

    The Fog
    By JEN KIRBYFog is a common cause of low visibility. You know what I’m talking about, right? That...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lamar's Terren Williams had a big night on the ground for the Tigers in a season opening loss to McDonald County. Here he fights through several would-be tacklers on his way to a first half touchdown.

    Tigers bounce back after opening week loss

    With a number of young and inexperienced players stepping into key roles this season, it's not...

    Tigers bounce back after opening week loss
    With a number of young and inexperienced players stepping into key roles this season, it's not...
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    Columns
    I have learned
    September 15, 2025
    By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchDear Church and Friends:Having hope beyond our trials.I have learned trials are common for...
    The Postscript
    September 15, 2025
    By CARRIE CLASSON“Saggy Belly”My mother told me she was worried that her cat, Katy, needed to lose weight. Privately, I agreed. My sister and I...
    Printed Paper Online
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    Government
    Property transfers
    September 15, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed September 8, 2025. Terry Campbell to Iowa Colony LLC, STR 27-31-33 /S/SW.Warranty Deed, filed September 9, 2025. The Apostolic Christian Church in...
    Property transfers
    September 8, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed September 2, 2025. Johnny Brooks and Olivia Fanning to Jimmie Eaves and Sierra Eaves, Lt 11 Bl 1 Kidwell 1st Add (B1) (Lamar), Lt 12 Bl 1 Kidwell 1st...
    Property transfers
    September 2, 2025
    Warranty Deed, filed August 25, 2025. Lena Brewer to Michael Ray Coose, Lt 3 Bl 1 Wyatts 2nd Add to Golden City (B1-18), Lt 4 Bl 1 Wyatts 2nd Add to Golden City...
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    2025: 9-24,10-1,8,15 McDonald Trustee's Sale
    September 15, 2025
    SouthLaw, P.C.13160 Foster, Suite 100Overland Park, KS 66213-2660(913) 663-7600File No. 253786NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed...
    2025: 9-24,10-1,8,13 English Trustee's Sale
    September 15, 2025
    TRUSTEE’S SALEIN RE: Jake Matthew English, a single person, and Jessica Elaine Coffey-Scott, a married woman Trustee’s Sale:For default in payment of debt and performance...
    2025 LEGAL 9-17 & 24 MoDOC 747 Acres-2x1.5
    September 5, 2025
    News
    Family Safety event held
    September 15, 2025
    Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 and Barton County Health Department held a Family Safety event last week. A bounce house and snacks were provided. Booths...
    Missouri DNR opens 2025-2026 Bus Grant Program
    September 15, 2025
    JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks has announced the opening of the next round of the Bus Grant Program for the 2025-2026...
    Barton County Community Foundation update
    September 12, 2025
    Barton County Community Foundation awards grants annually during a specific timeframe and awards those grants at a Night of Philanthropy. The 2025 Grant Round is open now...
    Obituaries
    TERRY LEE HARTLINE
    September 8, 2025
    Terry Lee Hartline, 77, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on September 6, 2025.Born May 20, 1948, in Vernon County, Missouri, to John and Maxine...
    MARGARET SMITH
    September 8, 2025
     Margaret Smith of Liberal, MO died 9/7/25. A full obituary is at konantzwarden.com
    JOHN ALBERT MASSA
    September 4, 2025
    JOHN ALBERT MASSAJohn Albert Massa, age 84, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on September 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.John was born...
    Schools
    Rylee Castle, daughter of Brandon and Whitney Castle, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Rylee’s highlight of this school year has been Art with Mr. Berryhill, while her favorite class is Mr. Castle's Social Studies. She participates in various sports, including Archery, Basketball and Softball. At home, she has three pets named Mac, Yadi and Larey. Additionally, her favorite movie is How to Train Your Dragon. Students of the week
    September 15, 2025
    SNHU announces Summer 2025 President’s List
    September 10, 2025
    MANCHESTER, NH- Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has released its Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.Full-time undergraduate...
    Tali Ansley, daughter of Jeremy and Marty Ansley, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Tali’s favorite part of school so far has been her Social Studies class. The sports she plays are volleyball and travel softball for SWAT. She has one dog named Trooper and her favorite book is The Little House on the Prairie. Students of the week
    September 9, 2025
    Social
    Marriage license applications
    September 15, 2025
    The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Brian Dewayne Snyder, 36, Lamar and Cheyenne Nycole Cahalan, 30,...
    Heath family holds reunion
    September 12, 2025
    The two year Health Family Reunion was held June 29, at the Memorial Hall in Carthage. There were 106 present. Lunch was held “Picnic Style”. Prayer was given by Stephen...
    Former foreign exchange student to visit Lamar
    September 12, 2025
    Per Henrik Opdal, a former foreign exchange student that attended Lamar High School, will be visiting Lamar on Friday, Sept. 19. He will be tailgating with his classmates...
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    Photo by Terry Redman
Tiger sophomore running back No. 22 Jaydin Moore breaks the grasp of this Cardinal defender to pick up good yardage in the Tigers non conference victory over Tipton. Tigers take non conference victory over Tipton
    September 15, 2025
    Lady Tigers tennis team busy early
    September 12, 2025
    The Lamar Lady Tigers tennis team has been busy early this season. They recently took place in a tournament at Mount Vernon and finished third.Lamar's number one singles...
    Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lamar's Terren Williams had a big night on the ground for the Tigers in a season opening loss to McDonald County. Here he fights through several would-be tacklers on his way to a first half touchdown. Tigers bounce back after opening week loss
    September 12, 2025
    With a number of young and inexperienced players stepping into key roles this season, it's not surprising that the Lamar Tigers dropped their...
    Terry Redman's Pictures
    Photo by Terry Redman
Tiger sophomore running back No. 22 Jaydin Moore breaks the grasp of this Cardinal defender to pick up good yardage in the Tigers non conference victory over Tipton. Tigers take non conference victory over Tipton
    September 15, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Senior running back No. 7 Karson Parker tries to break free from this Patriot defenders attempted jersey tackle as No. 6 Terren Williams and No. 56 Logan Powell block in the Tigers victory. Tigers secure first victory of the season
    September 8, 2025
    Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar sophomore linebacker No. 8 Bryer Eidson shoots through the line to sack the Mustangs quarterback for a loss in the Tigers season opening game. The Tigers will try to get on track on Friday night as they travel to Granby to take on the East Newton Patriots. Lamar falls to McDonald County, 39-35
    September 2, 2025
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    Letter to editor
    September 15, 2025
    Dear Editor:I am attempting to clarify some questions concerning the city pool. Our first goal was to stop the demolition of the Aquatic Park. Even with issues with the...

     

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