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Liberty-Empire files report and plan

JEFFERSON CITY- Pursuant to Public Service Commission rule, The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty (Liberty-Empire) has filed its 2020 Renewable Energy Standard...

American Red Cross recognizes volunteers

National Volunteer Week is April 18-24, and the American Red Cross of Southern Missouri recognizes its volunteers who continue to work tirelessly to help people in need...

Lamar Democrat/Melissa Little
The area had to be evacuated for 300 feet from the vehicle, hence the closing of the highway until the all clear was given.

Bomb squad called; thankfully all clear was given

At about 7:30 a.m. Friday morning, April 16, Lamar Police Department officers responded to Casey’s General Store on Hwy. 160, in Lamar, regarding a...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Student Robert Thomas, a member of the Special Olympics team that recently competed, is shown with teacher and Special Olympics coach Kristin Whitten. Whitten presented a slide show to the Lamar R-1 board at their April 15 meeting, while Thomas answered questions from the board.

Review of Special Olympics is highlight of Lamar R-1 Board meeting

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat A presentation by Kristin Whitten and Robert Thomas, regarding the team that recently attended the Special...

All clear given in bomb threat

The Lamar Police Department has announced that the bomb squad has cleared the scene at Casey's store on Hwy. 160. At 12 noon they reported that...

Continuation of drug free grant moves into second phase

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The April 12 meeting of the Rural Counties Coalition (RCC) was opened at 5:30 p.m. by Jerod Morey, at the AOK corporate office in...

Barton County salutes Missouri 4-H volunteers

“Volunteers are the true heart and soul of the 4-H program,” says Lupita Fabregas, Missouri 4-H State director. “Without great volunteers working...

Parts of 12th St. closed due to bomb threat

Law enforcement agencies will be shutting down 12th Street from Gulf Street to Lexington Street. Please avoid the area. Semi's will be detoured...

Possible bomb investigation is ongoing

This morning, a male went into Casey’s in Lamar and said he had a bomb in his car. Officers responded and found multiple wires in the car. At this time, they are waiting...

Formal charges filed in death of 16-month infant

Lamar Police Department officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, regarding a child that was not...

Openings available at Early Head Start home-based program

The Barton County home-based Early Head Start Program, serving pregnant women and children up to the age of three, has immediate openings. This...

CB to host ice cream social in honor of Missouri Bicentennial

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat The Lamar Community Betterment meeting of Wednesday, April 14, was called to order by Elaine Davis, president. The meeting was held at...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
A good turnout enjoyed the Bi-Annual Township Breakfast that was held on Wednesday, April 14, 8 a.m., at the Thiebaud Auditorium meeting room in Lamar.

Commission hosts Bi-Annual Township Breakfast

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat There was a very good turnout for the Bi-Annual Township Breakfast that was held on Wednesday, April 14, 8...

MU Extension offers free one-hour suicide prevention class

COLUMBIA, Mo.- An hour of your time could save a life. University of Missouri Extension will offer free one-hour suicide prevention training sessions online in April and...

In advance of city wide clean-up, please clear alleys

The City of Lamar has noticed that several items have already been placed in the alleys to be collected during the citywide clean-up. The city will...

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