By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratMembers of the fifth grade class, under the direction of teachers Kelly Hull and Jessica Miller, began the October 14 meeting of the Lamar...

By JILL PUGHThe Lamar Saddle Club sponsors “Play Days” with friendly competitions that allow riders to demonstrate their horsemanship. It has been...

By JILL PIGHDescendants of Prudence and Aaron Dockery gathered at the Irwin Community Church on Saturday, Oct. 10. It was a beautiful afternoon and...

By LAURA SCARLATOA beautiful evening, a delicious meal, live entertainment and a community coming together for a great cause — the first annual One...

COLUMBIA, MO.- The Missouri Pork Association (MPA) is accepting applications for its 2027 internship program. One college student will be selected for a full-time summer...

A dog show was held at the Wyatt Earp Fallfest on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Wyatt Earp Park. Pictured are winners in the Toy category, the Small...

With the arrival of fall, deer are more active during the evening and nighttime hours. Drivers are reminded to watch for deer. Deer behavioral changes will be occurring...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Barton County Community Betterment met at 12 noon on Wednesday, Oct.14, at the Wolf Center in Lamar. Due to the absence of President...

The following are winners of the Wyatt Earp Fallfest Baby Show that was held Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Wyatt Earp Park:

By CHIEF SHANNON CROUCH Lamar Police DepartmentThe Lamar Police Department would like to offer some helpful safety tips for upcoming Halloween events around the community....

Tracy’s Key Players brought rock ‘n roll to Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar on August 13, for the piano studio’s fourth annual summer program, “One...