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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

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
CoxHealth Family YMCA offered a sneak peak of their new facility on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 1705 Gulf St., in Lamar. The open house was held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Cookies and drink were offered, along with guided tours of the facility. Much progress has been made by Jarod Gardner and Gardner Construction in a short amount of time. Several loyal volunteers were on hand to help in any way they could. Chances were also taken on a deluxe outdoor grill that had been donated by Leisure Products. The open house was a means to let the public know what was being accomplished to date. There were several that took advantage to view the progress that had been made.

New YMCA facility holds open house

October 12, 2026

Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar Homecoming King Terren Williams, son of David and Johnna Williams and Ana Ngugi, daughter of Tabitha Ngugi.

Lamar homecoming royalty crowned

October 12, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Ava Garrett was crowned 2026 football Liberal High School football homecoming queen Friday night. She is pictured with her escort, Tyson Neal.

Liberal homecoming royalty crowned

October 9, 2026

Joel Dermott, director of the Barton County Health Department, educated the Retired Educators on the work done for the county.

Barton County Retired Teachers meet

October 9, 2026

Fourteen member of the Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the First Christian Church in Lamar for a regular monthly meeting....

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