By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratKatie’s House Sanctity of Life Rally was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, in the Thiebaud Auditorium meeting...

Common Cents will stop in Mindenmines on Monday, Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m., at Border Town Auction House, 611 Main, Mindenmines. Please RSVP to reserve a seat at the table by...

Applications are now open for the FCS Financial Shaping Rural Missouri Grant program. Local 4-H clubs and FFA chapters across the state are encouraged to apply for $500...

By BRIAN GILLISSuperintendentIn November I shared information with our community about the first portion of the Performance section of Missouri’s...

The Barton County Historical Society held its first quarterly meeting last Sunday at the Memorial Park Building. Following a brief business meeting...

Those filing to run for a position on the Lamar City Council in the April 7 election were Rocky McCulloch and Russ Worsley for Ward I; Curt Roland, Steven Shaw and Jeff...

By MELODY METZGER Lamar DemocratI don’t know how it happened, but another year has come to pass and it is once again time to gather copy and advertising for our annual...

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Monday, Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1301 E. 6th St., Lamar. Call...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA diverse group of business representatives gathered Thursday morning, Jan. 15, 7:45 a.m., at the Thiebaud Auditorium meeting room. The...

DENVER, Colo.- Six Missouri 4-H youths recently competed against top teams and individuals from across the country at the Western National 4-H...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- From windowsills to office desks, succulents are everywhere. The hardy plants have become so popular in recent years that some enthusiasts call the trend...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the call to order by Lamar Community Betterment President Elaine Davis at 12 noon on Wednesday, Jan. 14, the December 10, 2025...

DENVER, Colo.- Six Missouri 4-H youths recently competed against top teams and individuals from across the country at the Western National 4-H Roundup. The 4-H’ers traveled...

LOCKWOOD- The 101st Dade County Soil and Crops Conference is from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Lockwood Methodist Church Life Center, 410 Main St., Lockwood. The...