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In town on Wednesday, Sept. 23, in order to visit with members of the Lamar City Council, Aquatic Board and city staff, was Brian Hill, AFO-1, CPO, CPRP, who serves as project manager and operations for Waters Edge Aquatic Design. Several were on hand to hear what Hill had to say. He noted that Waters Edge is currently working on the design and their hope is to have the project approved by the aquatics board and city council in February, then sent to bid that month. He noted that hopefully a full dollar amount will be known in March, in order to submit the RFQ for financing. Plans at that time are to have the project fully funded and awarded, witha notice to proceed issued to the contractor.

Wheels are rolling with Waters Edge Aquatic Design

September 23, 2026

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Jane Houghton, along with her husband Jerry Houghton of 63 years and recipient of both the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, were recognized by a representative of the Federal Aviation Administration in Kansas.

Houghton recognized at ceremony held September 14

September 23, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThose that know Jerry Houghton, the recipient of not only the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, but also the...

The people who keep our schools shining

September 23, 2026

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent A public school has a lot of moving parts. Every day, countless things happen behind the scenes to make...

Ron and Emily Bennett appeared at the YMCA murder mystery fundraiser dressed in era costume.

YMCA fundraiser offers The Last Jewel of Versailles

September 22, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratCoxHealth Family YMCA presented a murder mystery, The Last Jewel of Versailles, held Saturday evening, September 12,...

The Barton County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12 noon on Tuesday, Sept. 15, welcoming Specialty Risk Insurance to their new Lamar location at 113 W.11th St., Lamar. Stop in and welcome them, they’re excited to be a part of the downtown business community. Light refreshments and tours were available during the ribbon cutting.

Specialty Risk Insurance celebrates new Lamar location

September 22, 2026

Specialty Risk Insurance is thrilled to officially celebrate the opening of its new location in Lamar and to become an active part of the...

Pictured, left to right, are Dr. Jeremy Sturgell, medical director of the Cox Barton Emergency Department; Rosie Hubbard, administrative director of nursing; Andrea McKay, hospital president; Brandee Guiheen, medical assistant, Medical One Clinic; and Sean Guiheen, nurse manager of the ED and Medical-Surgical Unit.

Cox Barton County Hospital recognized

September 21, 2026

Cox Barton County Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation’s Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for overall performance, a national honor...

Lamar Cruise Night to hold Caffeine and Chrome

September 21, 2026

Lamar Cruise Night’s final cruise night of 2026 will be held Friday, Oct. 2, 5 p.m., on the Lamar square. The theme for the evening is Caffeine and Chrome.There will be...

Elsie Blanchard is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She loves to read and participates in swimming and archery. She is most proud of reading five million words last year. She once hated reading but now she loves it. Elsie looks up to her big sister Ava because she wants to be just like her. Her favorite food is fruit and she hopes to keep getting good grades this year.

Students of the week

September 18, 2026

Four generations of the Riegel family gathered recently. Sondra Riegel is holding Jackson Fullerton (right) and Ellis Hunter (left). Back is Seth Fullerton, Coby Fullerton and Rylee Hunter.

Four generations of Riegels

September 18, 2026

Raise the Barn Trivia Night returns with Halloween theme

September 18, 2026

Raise the Barn Trivia Night is returning to Lamar with a Halloween twist, inviting community members to put their trivia skills to the test while supporting Cox Barton...

Cox Barton County Hospital to host screening

September 18, 2026

Cox Barton County Hospital will host its Community Live Well Screening on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7 a.m. to noon, offering reduced-cost lab tests and free health screenings...

September 18, 2026

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,...

Lamar Career & Technical Center Ag instructors Caleb Russell and Caitlyn Brummett, along with ag students, spoke to the board regarding the various agricultural programs offered through the school. Brystol Dillon recited the FFA Creed, which is a necessity to belong to the FFA.

MAP and EOC results yield reason to celebrate

September 18, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe September 16 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School District was opened by Board President Dr. Justin Ogden. Caleb...

Illicit narcotics investigation leads to search warrant and arrest

September 18, 2026

By CHIEF SHANNON CROUCHLamar Police DepartmentAn investigation involving suspected illicit narcotics led to the execution of a search warrant and the arrest of a Lamar...

Photo courtesy of Karolyn Tinkey
Gatlin Pipkin with a big pass play.

Third grade Tigers win first Lil’ Silver Tiger

September 17, 2026

The storms that blew through Saturday morning played havoc with more than just the football games. It soaked this writer’s notebook, so what is...

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