By LAURA SCARLATOCrisp November air set the scene for the Missouri State Cross Country Meet in Columbia on November 7. We arrived to an enormous...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe 2026 Veterans Day assembly was held Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Lamar High School gymnasium. The assembly is open...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA large group of veterans and friends and family of veterans joined members of the Lamar Rotary Club as it held its...

About Our Kids, Inc. has announced that they have received a three-year, $551,116 award through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).So,...

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, RedWood Twins, an outstanding musical duo from Vancouver Island, Canada will be entertaining residents of Good Shepherd Nursing...

Barton County is positioned for new economic development opportunities following Governor Mike Kehoe's announcement that the U.S. Department of Treasury has approved all...

The 50th annual celebration of the Howard family reunion was held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the First Baptist Church in Lamar. The...

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is accepting applications for the Coover Regional Technology for Impact Grant Program. The CFO is administering this program on...

Please make plans to attend the 23rd annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Family Life Center, 401 Main, Lockwood.  The dinner will be held Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 12...

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in the area call...

The fourth quarter member meeting of the Barton County Historical Society (BCHS) was held at 2 p.m. on October 11, at the Barton County Memorial Park Building, located at...

By CHRIS MORROWThe Nevada Tigers took the opening kick-off, marched down the field put eight points on the board in the recent Silver Tiger game. From that point on Lamar...