A total of 66 vehicles were registered for Lamar Cruise Night’s cruise held Friday, June 2, on the Lamar square. Homemade trophies were awarded to...

The Lamar Fire Department received a call of a fire located at McDonald’s in Lamar, at around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6. The fire department...

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a two vehicle accident occurred at 3:50 p.m. on Monday, June 5, four miles southwest of Jerico...

Election costs in Barton County for the April 4 election totaled $12,222. Included in the cost is the printing of ballots, which was $4,500. There are 8,808 registered...

Cornerstone Baptist Church invites you to join them on Sunday evening, June 25, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for a Gospel Concert by Presley. Presley is a bluegrass and...

SHELDON- Clara Cockburn, a resident of Sheldon, has been recognized among the 2023 Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow by the Missouri Milken...

At CoxHealth, decisions are centered around the patient and one of the main goals is to deliver high-quality outcomes – every time, everywhere. As a part of this approach,...

JEFFERSON CITY- A well installation team from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey was on scene at Bennett Spring State Park working...

HILLSBORO- During drought, proper watering can help plants survive dry spells, says University of Missouri Extension Horticulturist Debi Kelly. Kelly gives 10 tips to...

A longtime registered nurse and a familiar face to Cox Barton County Hospital has taken on a new role. Elizabeth Harris, nurse practitioner, has...

LAMAR- Local McDonald’s restaurants will again celebrate area nurses in a big way this summer with the launch of the second-annual McDonald’s Nurse Excellence...

JEFFERSON CITY- Team members from Missouri State Parks invite the public to visit mostateparks.com and view informational videos for Abbie and Abel Van Meter State Park,...

LIBERAL- The Liberal Area Civic Group will hold a flag ceremony on Wednesday, June 14, to retire flags that are no longer useful. The event will be...

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Several articles have come across my desk this week regarding the drought that we are still experiencing and when I looked up the...