Please make plans to attend the 23rd annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Family Life Center, 401 Main, Lockwood.  The dinner will be held Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 12...

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 the area call...

The fourth quarter member meeting of the Barton County Historical Society (BCHS) was held at 2 p.m. on October 11, at the Barton County Memorial Park Building, located at...

By CHRIS MORROWThe Nevada Tigers took the opening kick-off, marched down the field put eight points on the board in the recent Silver Tiger game. From that point on Lamar...

The American Red Cross will hold its blood drive on Monday, Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1301 E. 6th St., Lamar.Call...

The Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Drop Off will be held at the First Baptist Church on Monday through Friday, Nov. 16-20, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m....

During halftime of the Lamar Tigers vs. Monett Cubs football game, two students from each high school received $1,000 scholarships to help them...

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of individuals calling citizens and claiming to be affiliated with the sheriff’s office. These callers may identify...

Fourteen members of the Barton County Retired Educators met at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Lamar Christian Church.The program was presented...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe November 3 General Election drew a large number of Barton County voters at 43.7 percent. Considering the fact...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar Community Betterment held its meeting one week earlier due to Veterans Day being held on their regular meeting day. The meeting was...

The First Baptist Church Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be Thursday, Nov. 26. The church is preparing turkey, ham, dressing and all the trimmings. They will have their...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratDr. Clarence Tucker Joustra, a longtime area physician who practiced medicine in Barton County and surrounding areas...