The Lamar School District recently received funding from the L.I.F.E. grant committee that has fully funded a Sensory Library for all students at...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar City Council met Wednesday evening, Oct. 20, at the Thiebaud meeting rooms. Following the call to order by...

Each year the Elizabeth Carey Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution offers an essay contest for grades 5-8 and another for grades 9-12. This year’s contest topic for...

By JOE DAVISFor the third year in a row, the Barton County Memorial Park will have a candle lighting ceremony on Veterans Day, November 11.Around 5...

GOLDEN CITY- Golden City High School will hold its annual Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m., in their gym. The school is located at 1208 Walnut St., in...

Lamar Community Betterment, in partnership with Barton County 4-H, launched “Soctober” pm October 5-11, in Lamar Liberal and Golden City. The...

By CHIEF SHANNON CROUCHLamar Police DepartmentThe Lamar Police Department would like to offer some helpful safety tips for upcoming Halloween events around the community....

COLUMBIA, Mo.- As autumn paints Missouri’s landscapes in brilliant hues, it also signals the start of the best season for planting trees, says University of Missouri...

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,...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- For many people Halloween would not be complete without a jack-o’-lantern. Americans are projected to spend more than $867 million on Halloween pumpkins this...

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) has announced two grant programs to assist dairy and beef producers in Missouri....

A new tradition has taken root in Lamar Youth Football, bringing a fresh wave of excitement and pride to its young athletes. League president and...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratRural Community Coalition (RCC) met Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Nathan’s Place. A nacho bar was provided for those who arrived early enough to...