By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the opening rituals led by Lamar Mayor Mike Hull at the November 17 meeting of the Lamar City Council, Jan VanGilder, spoke during...

A Lamar Community Betterment delegation traveled to Jefferson City on November 16-17, to help celebrate the Missouri Community Betterment...

The 66th Annual 4-H Recognition Banquet was held Saturday evening, Nov. 8, at the Lamar First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. 4-H Program Associate...

Jane Moyer from Lamar will be joining approximately 300 other interior designers and florists that will be decorating the White House for...

STOCKTON- “Providing education to cattle producers in the areas of cattle grading, feeding and marketing helps them make management decisions to add value to their cattle...

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 American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1301 E. 6th St., Lamar.Call...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar Rotary Club’s Veterans Day luncheon was held Thursday, Nov. 13, 12 noon, at the Lamar Methodist Church...

The Lamar License Office has announced the closure of its office in Lamar due to the present contract agent’s retirement. The office, located at 208 W. 12th St., Suite 7,...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratPresident Elaine Davis called the Wednesday, Nov. 12 meeting of Lamar Community Betterment to order, followed with the treasurer’s report...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratDue to it having been windy the last few days, a decision was made not to attempt to light the breathtaking candles...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA special Veterans Day program was held at the Lamar High School gymnasium on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. The...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Tom Richards Hangar at the Lamar Airport was decorated beautifully for Barton County Community Foundation’s...

Kiersten Potter had a shorter cross country season this year due to recovering from injuries; however, she was able to run in the last three meets...

By JOE DAVISBarton County Memorial ParkPhase 1 of the area at the Barton County Memorial Park honoring famous veterans from Missouri has been...