The Barton County Historical Society met Sunday, July 13, 2 p.m., at the Barton County Memorial Park building for their third quarterly meeting. President Mike Orahood...

MINDENMINES- A new award dedicated to those who make Mindenmines a great place to live, work and visit will be presented on Wednesday, July 30 at Border Town Auction House....

By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkA lot of times, while doing research at the Historical Society, I will have to go to a cemetery to look for...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar R-1 School Board met Wednesday, July 16, with Superintendent Brian Gillis noting that the annual Tax Rate Hearing would be held at...

It was noted at the Wednesday, July 16 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board that an important update in this year’s student policies regarding electronic devices needed to...

Ravi C. R. Amanaganti, 26, Edmond, Okla., was arrested on Friday, July 11 and charged with four counts of Financial Exploitation of the Elderly, regarding a rural Lamar man...

Youth in Barton County have increased access to the art of chicken raising thanks to a local businessman whose donation is supplying them with...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- University of Missouri Extension hosted the 2025 State 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Day on June 14, at the MU Animal Science Research...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Registration is open for the fall online University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener course. The 15-week class begins on August 10 and ends in...

The Lamar Free Fair Committee and Konantz Warden Funeral Home will sponsor a live contemporary country gospel band, The Griffith Family, who will...

On Friday, Aug. 8, CoxHealth will host its annual Salute to First Responders, where local first responders will be honored and appreciated for their service.As a token of...

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area...

The dates of Thursday, July 31 and Friday, Aug. 1, have been confirmed by the Lamar Community Betterment to hold the annual Stuff the Bus. Buses from all three county...

Missouri’s Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) was founded in 1973 as the Nation’s first model after the Older Americans Act was amended to include advocacy groups. The SHL is...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- Picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, good weather and delicious food with family and friends.But before you head outside, make sure foodborne...