By STEVE HUTKINSEarlier this week the Postal Service announced the potential relocation of services at the historic post office in Lamar,...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratHas your business or organization made any progress at all this year? Unfortunately, I know for some that hasn’t been the case, but the...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratAn executive board meeting of the Lamar Community Betterment was called to order by Elaine Davis, CB president, prior to the regular council...

CARTHAGE- Ten individuals were newly-elected in the balloting that ended January 23, according to Frances O’Kelley, council chair.Newly elected members to serve two-year...

JEFFERSON CITY- In recognition and celebration of Drinking Water Week, May 3-9, 2026, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Section American Water...

Cox Barton County Auxiliary receives plaque(Editor’s note: Following the disbanding of Missouri Community Betterment, it was decided that Lamar...

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 16 members of the Barton County Retired Educators met with guest Kent Morey. Morey presented the local organization Life...

Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 proudly serves local veterans throughout the year through a variety of meaningful programs and community projects. From...

MINDENMINES- Dave Sorrick, known as “The Coin Collector”, will present “Common Cents” as a Presidents Day 2026 Semiquincentennial event at his home base next Monday....

“Let’s Talk About It”, a community/parent event that will feature an evening of learning of the dangers facing children online, will be offered on Thursday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m....