Lamar Democrat

Melody Metzger Swor was recently presented with a certificate honoring 45 years of dedicated service in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Metzger is a three generation member and her mother Joanne Guy, who served in many capacities, was a loyal member of Lamar’s Chapter Charity Greene Ward, which merged with the Rhoda Fairchild Chapter in Carthage. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism across the United States.

Metzger recognized for membership in DAR

October 16, 2026

Pork Association accepting applications internship program

October 16, 2026

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...

Christian Nelson, son of Jared Nelson and Taylor Nelson, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Math. He participates in football, archery and baseball. Christian is proud of being a good kid in class and he looks up to his dad because he has taught him everything he can do. His favorite meal is deer steak and he hopes to get good grades this year. Something mist don’t know about him is that his grandparents live in Wyoming.

Students of the week

October 16, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
The Lockwood Tigers crowned Peyton Lasater 2026 homecoming queen at halftime of Friday night's contest with Liberal. Her escort, Roper Gray, and his teammates defeated Liberal 55-12 to remain undefeated. The Tigers were to play Jasper this past Friday.

Lasater crowned Lockwood homecoming queen

October 16, 2026

Photos by Kristy Robertson/Barton County Chamber of Commerce
Despite making the Wyatt Earp Fallfest a week later this year, it was still a warm day for all of the events that were taking place. The Wyatt Earp Fallfest began at 2 p.m. and featured a Wild West Dog Show, a Little Miss and Mr Cowboy Show, craft and food vendors, kids activities and free live music by Big Smitty, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A beer garden was opened at 5 p.m. and the Fallfest was held until 8 p.m.

Wyatt Earp Fallfest offers variety of events

October 14, 2026

Photos by Kristy Robertson/Barton County Chamber of Commerce

Wyatt Earp Fallfest Dog Show winners

October 14, 2026

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...

Stay alert for deer this fall

October 14, 2026

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...

CB discusses disbursement of school monies donated

October 14, 2026

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...

Photo by Kristy Robertson/Barton County Chamber of Commerce
Winners in the Girls 0-6 month division were, left to right, Reagan Roskamp, first place, daughter of Phillip and Natalie Roskamp Lamar; Sylvie Jean Ball, second place, daughter of Ethan and Aubrie Ball, Lamar and Evelynn Schnittger, third place, daughter of Sarah Schnittger, Lamar.

Wyatt Earp Fallfest Baby Show winners

October 14, 2026

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

Halloween safety tips

October 14, 2026

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....

Pictured front row, left to right, Kylie Chapman, Haven Campbell, Gracen Campbell, Addie Strong, Ryker Hayes, Kanyon Moll, Brooks Allison, Eli Schlaybach; second row, left to right, Quinn Friar, Ruby Marti, Lakyn Meadows, Baron Wolf, Fallon Wolf, Kyris Moll, Ardrew Hedeman, Hayes Scott, Harper Wolf, Kasyn Meadows; third row, left to right, Molly Hedeman, Lyla Scott, Addison Eggerman, Marissa Brewer, Kynlee McCulloch, Tripp Wolf, Robert Thomas, Tracy Bean; back row, left to right, Lauren Caldwell, Bruce Wolf, Jordan Garner, Craig Shaver Adam Wolf.

Tracy’s Key Players present fourth annual summer program

October 14, 2026

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...

Lamar Municipal Airport fly-in features Parade of Flight

October 13, 2026

Photos by James Epple and Theron GainesThe Lamar Municipal Airport’s 65th Anniversary and Fly-In was observed Saturday, Oct.19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m....

Stroke care takes teamwork across the hospital. From the emergency room to radiology and the lab, Cox Barton County Hospital team members work together to help patients receive timely, coordinated care when every second counts.

Cox Barton County Hospital awarded

October 13, 2026

Cox Barton County Hospital has earned two 2026 Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke awards from the American Heart Association, recognizing the...

Placing first in each category and pictured with coordinators Eva Buchanan (far left) and Melinda Rice (far right) were, left to right, Gentry Buzzard, Lamar; Jacob Mays, El Dorado Springs and Cooper Bollman (the Grand Champion winner), Jasper.

Winners of Great Paper Airplane Fly-Off

October 13, 2026

The Great Paper Airplane Fly-Off was held in conjunction with Lamar Municipal Airport’s 65th Anniversary and Fly-in held Saturday, Oct. 10. The...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Lamar Homecoming parade was held prior to a pep rally for the Lamar Tiger football team that was held in the bandstand on the Barton County Courthouse lawn. The homecoming parade was held Friday afternoon, Oct. 9, prior to the Tiger’s victory against Mt. Vernon that evening. Out of the four classes, the float by the freshman class from Lamar High School was the winner.

Freshman class wins homecoming parade

October 12, 2026

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