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Mother-to-Mother to be offered by Economic Security

October 8, 2026

Mother-to-Mother, a community based mentorship program, is new to Barton County. It is a mentorship program for mothers that may need a little extra support, direction and...

Adult education classes available

October 8, 2026

Economic Security Corporation has an established adult education class for individuals seeking their Hi set or GED. The first classes will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 4...

Events at Full Gospel Tabernacle changed

October 8, 2026

The events scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Full Gospel Tabernacle have been postponed until Saturday, Oct. 17. The church is located at 1601 Hagny, Lamar.

Fifth grade Tigers top Mt. Vernon

October 8, 2026

Mt. Vernon took the opening kickoff Saturday morning at Thomas M.O’Sullivan stadium and on the first play from scrimmage Kaydon Hietala got a big stop in the backfield. Mt....

Schmidgall participates in Lamar Fair broiler show

October 8, 2026

My name is Elliot Schmidgall and I am 10-years old. I am a member of the Make-It-Happen 4-H Club. This year I was able to participate in the...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
A good size group of citizens enjoyed Coffee With a Cop, held Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Highland Brew in Lamar. Lamar Police Chief Shannon Crouch answered several questions ranging anywhere from traffic laws to concerns about the city. Captain Toby Luce and Barton County Sheriff John Simpson, along with Lamar City Alderman Jeff Dimond, were also on hand.

Coffee With a Cop draws many area citizens

October 8, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Sober As a Judge held a benefit concert on Saturday, Oct.3, at the Barton County Memorial Park. Money raised went to finishing the Famous Missouri Veteran’s monument in the south part of the park.

Sober As a Judge performs benefit concert

October 8, 2026

By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkMother Nature cooperated this time as Sober as a Judge performed in the Doris Little Nurses Pavilion on...

Lamar Police Chief Shannon Crouch honored Toby Luce on Tuesday, Oct. 6, during a ceremony held at the Lamar Police Department. Chief Crouch told Luce told he would be going home a lieutenant, but he would return to work in the morning (Wednesday, Oct. 7), as captain. Also speaking on Luce’s behalf was Lamar Mayor Mike Hull. Captain Luce began his career in law enforcement as a reserve officer in 1991, being hired by then Chief Ron Hager. Over the years he has served with both the Barton County Sheriff’s Department, as well as the Lamar Police Department and has also served as a canine handler during that time. Present for the event were many members of the community, along with his family, wife Sherri and son Brady and wife Katelyn, along with Luce’s precocious and only grandson, Colton. Cake by Honey Pot, along with various drinks were served to those attending.

Luce promoted to captain at Lamar Police Department

October 7, 2026

Sadie Bull was crowned as the 2026 Black Walnut Queen on Saturday, 26, in Stockton. She was crowned queen by 2025 Black Walnut Queen Brenna Morey, also of Lamar. Sadie is the daughter of Kevin and Sadie Bull and is currently a junior at Lamar High School. She also holds the title of Miss Kansas City’s International Teen.

Bull crowned 2026 Black Walnut Festival Queen

October 6, 2026

The 66th Annual Black Walnut Festival was held Sept. 24-26 in Stockton. Three days of activities culminated Saturday with a full schedule of...

Barton County Republicans to host pre-election event

October 6, 2026

The Barton County Republicans will host a pre-election event on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m., at the Thiebaud meeting rooms in Lamar. Brenden Kelley, District 127 State...

Barton County Presiding Commissioner David Johnson is pictured with and Chad Williams, director of the Barton County Ambulance District.

Barton County Commission awards opioid response kits

October 5, 2026

LAMAR- The Barton County Commission has announced the awarding of 24 opioid response kits to public safety agencies, emergency responders and...

Jasper football homecoming was held Friday evening, Oct. 2. The Jasper Eagles took on the Greenfield Wildcats. Seniors Lexie Goodwin and Will Ritchhart were crowned homecoming royalty. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Easton Pettibon, Keilin Greene, Craig Zuber, Austyn Moss, King - Will Ritchhart, Wyatt Helms and Erick Lira-Muno; front row, left to right, Lacey Adams, Hope Sheldon, Carli Frye, Karlan Zaerr, Queen - Lexie Goodwin, Aubrey Joyce and Brenlly Roberts.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

October 5, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Nelody Metzger
Barton County Right to Life’s Annual Life Chain was held Sunday, Oct. 4, 3p.m to 4 p.m., on Hwy. 160, in front of and across the street from the Lamar Christian Church. Life Chain is held the first Sunday in October. It is an annual, peaceful pro-life public prayer vigil where Christian believers stand along public sidewalks holding signs to oppose abortion. A large group turned out this year for this year’s Life Chain.

Life Chain stands for life

October 5, 2026

The Top 3 trophy winners at Lamar Cruise Night’s Caffeine and Chrome held Friday evening, Oct. 2, on the Lamar square, were left to right, Larry Raulston, Debbie Friend, Gene Collier.

Lamar Cruise Night finishes season

October 5, 2026

Lamar Cruise Night’s final show of 2026 was held Friday evening. Oct.2, on the Lamar square. It was a beautiful evening to enjoy the wide variety...

SWMO All Breeds Tested Bull Sale set

October 5, 2026

STOCKTON- “The SW MO All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale will be held October 26 at 7 p.m., at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center in Springfield,” says Patrick...

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