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Charles, Vincent and Leeza Venable led the Irwin All Horse Christmas Parade as a shepherd, Joseph and Mary.

Third Annual Irwin All Horse Christmas Parade

December 20, 2024

By JILL PUGH The Third Annual Irwin All Horse and Mule Christmas Parade was held on Saturday, Nov. 23. Participants gathered at the Pugh Farm and...

Leeza Venable, daughter of Matthew and Elisabeth Venable, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Leeza likes dogs, her favorite time of day is when they get to go home and she likes food.

Students of the week

December 19, 2024

Members of the Lamar R-1 School Board were treated to an honest and heartfelt presentation by the Lamar Tiger football team seniors that started off the Lamar R-1 School Board meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Senior Tiger football players featured at Lamar R-1 School Board

December 19, 2024

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratSenior Lamar Tiger football players were the highlight of the Lamar R-1 School Board meeting that was held...

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Thanks to a group effort that provided the funds for the project, as well as the individual helpers that gave of their time, 20 families, that included 56 children, received bags of Christmas items from Katie’s House Pregnancy and Resource Center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Pictured are, left to right, Bill Miles and Katherine Miles, Terisa Ayers, Donna Nall and Linda Scoggan.

Katie’s House provides Christmas bags to 20 families

December 19, 2024

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar Cruise Night recently presented Katie’s House Pregnancy and Family Resource Center with a check in the amount...

Lamar Cruise Night recently presented a check to Katie's House, a Pregnancy & Family Resource Center in the amount of $250. The money is to be used for Christmas gifts and/or comfort items for newborns in Barton County. Katie's house is a Non-Profit Organization with locations in El Dorado Springs and Lamar. Pictured are, left to right, Bill Nixon, Katherine Miles CEO, Bill Miles Fatherhood Director and Gordon Godfrey.

Lamar Cruise Night presents check to Katie’s House

December 18, 2024

MSBA launches “Bee Friendly” specialty license plate

December 18, 2024

The Missouri State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) has announced the launch of the "Bee Friendly" specialty license plate, a new initiative designed to raise awareness about...

Lamar awarded senior housing grant

December 18, 2024

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe City of Lamar received the news on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from Kim Lingle, owner of MBL Development Company, that Lamar has been approved to...

City council hears from Water’s Edge, concentrates on resolutions

December 18, 2024

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar Mayor Rick Oeltjen opened the Lamar City Council Monday, Dec. 16 meeting, followed with two individuals, Mickey Rose and Richard...

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Ward 3: The Griffith Home, 201 E. 10th St.

Lamar homes and businesses are filled with the Christmas spirit

December 17, 2024

The lights are on and Lamar is filled with the Spirit of Christmas. Lamar Community Betterment hosted the 2024 Community Betterment Lighting...

Barton County Health Department continues WIC contract

December 16, 2024

LAMAR- The Barton County Health Department announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2025 has been signed with the Missouri...

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Lamar's Elliana Bartholomew puts up a shot late in the first half of the Lady Tigers exciting win over Pittsburg Friday night.

Lady Tigers top Pittsburg in close one

December 16, 2024

By CHRIS MORROWThe Lamar Lady Tigers improved to 2-3 on the season Friday night with an exciting 50-48 win over visiting Pittsburg."Pitt is always...

First place - 541 East Yale Street.

Liberal Christmas lighting contest winners

December 15, 2024

LIBERAL- Shiloh 4-H Club would like to congratulate the Liberal Christmas lighting contest winners. The winners were awarded handmade Christmas...

Devon Mitchell, son of Sasha Mitchell and Aaron Wolken, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Devon’s favorite sport is football. In his spare time he plays with his dog and plays video games. His favorite subjects are Math and Social Studies. His family likes to go to Florida.

Students of the week

December 13, 2024

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A “good-bye” and “good luck” reception was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the City of Lamar meeting room, for Lamar Police Chief Joe Moore, who will be leaving his position to take the job as chief deputy at the Newton County Sheriff’s Department. Chief Moore became the Lamar Police Chief on June 2, 2020, as he noted, just before the beginning of Covid! Police Lieutenant Steve Shaw presented Moore with gifts prior to the serving of cookies and punch. Chief Moore noted that his experience in Lamar had been extremely pleasurable and that he has enjoyed working with the people that he knows will continue to do a good job. In speaking on behalf of the city, Lamar Mayor Rick Oeltjen expressed the loss on behalf of the city, thanking Moore for personally teaching him a lot over the last couple of years. Moore had two special guests at the reception, his wife, Heather and daughter, Stella.

Police Chief Joe Moore is given fond farewell

December 12, 2024

The Barton County 4-H youth leadership team of Kileigh Ball, Joy Krueth and Brenna Morey were selected to attend National 4-H Congress held in Atlanta, Ga.

Missouri youth attend National 4-H Congress in Atlanta

December 12, 2024

This year’s National 4-H Congress, held in Atlanta, Ga., hosted more than 700 youth delegates representing 45 states and Puerto Rico. From an...

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