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Keep safety top of mind when exploring the outdoors

JEFFERSON CITY- Being outdoors can be a fun and relaxing experience and the Missouri State Parks team wants to remind park visitors about the importance of practicing...

Hollstein receives award for exceptional achievement

Andra Hollstein of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Lamar recently earned the firm’s Frank Finnegan Award for her exceptional...

American Red Cross urges caution as heat indices rise

SPRINGFIELD- When the dog days of summer deliver hot temperatures and high humidity, the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas urges residents to take precautions...

Prairie State Park to host public information meeting

JEFFERSON CITY- Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an informational meeting at Prairie State Park on Saturday, Aug. 7. The meeting will...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lamar Community Betterment will continue to collect school supplies and monetary donations to go towards Lamar, Golden City and Liberal schools through 5 p.m. today (Friday, July 23), underneath Moore Pavilion. Buses from the various schools are set up and items suggested for donation include notebooks, paper, folders, pencils, ink pens, markers, highlighters, glue, scissors, pencil boxes, backpacks or any other school supplies. Personal care options, including kleenex, Clorex wipes and hand sanitizer would also be appreciated. 4-H and AOK youth are assisting Lamar Community Betterment in this endeavor. Be sure to take time to stop by as students from these schools will benefit from the generous donations received.

Area schools to benefit from Tools for Schools

Crouch named Mrs. U.S. United 2021

Tiffanie Crouch, a local resident and special education teacher at Carthage High School, recently won the title of Mrs. U.S. United 2021 at the...

Blue skies in abundance for Picnic in the Park

Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little While many times we don’t know what the weather has in store during Picnic in the Park, on Thursday, July 22, Mother...

Area hospitalization rates climb for unvaccinated

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat As of Thursday, July 22, there were eight patients at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar that are being...

CBCO issues emergency appeal for all blood types

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive provider of blood for patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, is announcing an emergency appeal for all blood...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
A full day was in store for those attending the 1st Annual Brotherhood Golf Tournament held Saturday, July 10, at Jeremy’s Creek Golf Course in Lamar. Not only were there many participants in the morning and afternoon flights, but many also were in attendance to bid on Lamar Tiger Brotherhood memorabilia via silent auction, as well as attending the AOK live auction and performance painting by Mike Debus. Members and coaches of the Lamar High School football team were on hand for the event, as well as several spectators and active participants. The morning had started off a little dreary, with periods of pounding rain; however later, although the skies never completely cleared, at least the rain was kept at a minimum. Mother Tucker’s Pizza was open for those wishing to enjoy lunch, which many took advantage of. Following the morning flight, this young golfer decided to get in on the action.

Brotherhood Classic Golf Tournament deemed a huge success

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat In what is hoped to be an annual event, the 1st Annual Brotherhood Classic Golf Tournament brought a large...

CoxHealth adds Support RN positions

In an effort to help with the growing need for nurses, CoxHealth has added a new nursing position: Support RNs, who will assist floor nurses in...

Governor Parson launches “MO VIP” campaign

JEFFERSON CITY- During a press conference held Wednesday, July 21, at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a statewide...

Free electronics recycling event

The Region M Waste Management District is partnering with the Barton County Library to once again host a free electronics waste collection. The...

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FCC continues construction, plans to open Family Life Center in...

By AUTUMN SHELTON Lamar Democrat The First Christian Church (FCC) of Lamar is beginning to look a little different than it has for the past...

Bicentennial coloring contest entries being sought

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The Lamar Democrat will be sponsoring a coloring contest in conjunction with Lamar Community Betterment as...

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