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Several of those involved with the quilting/project at Full Gospel Tabernacle hold up their colorful Prayer Blankets that will be donated to Katie’s House, as well as area hospitals and nursing homes.

Blanket ministry continues to thrive

September 28, 2026

God’s Little Angels, the sewing group from Full Gospel Tabernacle, have been busy making blankets to be donated to Katie’s House, as well as area...

Letter to editor

September 28, 2026

Dear Editor:Hello class of 1974 - and other old friends. I will visit Lamar (again) from October 6 to 13. It would be so nice to see some of you! My telephone number during...

Winners for in the 0-3 Month division were Peter Jungmann, first; Evelynn Schnittger, second and Amaiah Luteka, third.

Liberal Prairie Days Baby Olympic results

September 28, 2026

LIBERAL- The Liberal Prairie Days Baby Olympics looked a little different this year. The babies in each age group competed in different tasks such...

Airport celebrates 65th anniversary with annual fly-in

September 25, 2026

The Lamar Municipal Airport will observe its 65th anniversary with a fly-in on Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The airport is located off Hwy. 160, just west of...

Lamar City Park to have improved enclosed shelter

September 24, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar School Resource Officer Ryan West was formerly introduced to those attending the September 21 Lamar City Council meeting. Lamar Police...

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Picnic in the Park was held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday. Sept. 24, at the Lamar City Park. A wide range of cuisine, drinks and delectables were featured, with many taking advantage of the beautiful weather by staying to eat at the LBT Centennial shelter, located by the food trucks.

Picnic in the Park draws many

September 24, 2026

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

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