By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Angela Schneider, coordinator of Academic Services at Lamar R-1 Schools, was present at the Wednesday, Sept. 20 board meeting, in order...

SHELDON- The 2023 Sheldon School Alumni Association Reunion was held on August 20, at the school auditorium at 1 p.m. The reunion is open to all Sheldon graduates,...

The local chapter of Barton County Retired Educators met at the First Christian Church in Lamar at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, for the first...

MANCHESTER, NH- Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Paul Wehrly, Lamar and Mallory Henegar, Liberal, on being named to the Summer 2023 President’s List....

SPRINGFIELD- Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria...

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Public School Personnel (MRTA), a leading advocate for education and empowerment, has announced that MRTA...

COLUMBIA, Mo.- The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2024 Youth Pork Ambassador Program. The program allows students to actively interact with...

LAMAR- Local McDonald’s restaurants will again celebrate area teachers this Fall with the launch of the fourth-annual McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Awards. Nominations...

Mr. and Mrs. JD Kerr are proud to announce the graduation of their youngest son, Nathan Ryan Kerr. Nathan graduated with his PhD in Biomedical...

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat A Tax Rate Hearing was held prior to the Wednesday, Aug. 16 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board; however, with there being no public...

LIBERAL- The following staff will serve the Liberal R-II School District for 2023-2024: Administration – Ron Mitchell, superintendent; Nicole Ruddick, MS/HS principal;...

CHICAGO, Ill.- The Elks National Foundation is proud to announce the start of the 2024 Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. The MVS scholarship is available to...