The Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, located at 1009 Truman St. in Lamar, will hold its annual Christmas open house on Saturday, Dec. 12, 5 p.m. to 7...

November 16-20MONDAY- Taco salad with meat, cheese, beans, lettuce and tomatoes, pineapple, tositos, pudding, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- BBQ chicken legs and thighs, potato...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA large group of veterans and friends and family of veterans joined members of the Lamar Rotary Club as it held its...

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, RedWood Twins, an outstanding musical duo from Vancouver Island, Canada will be entertaining residents of Good Shepherd Nursing...

The 50th annual celebration of the Howard family reunion was held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the First Baptist Church in Lamar. The...

Please make plans to attend the 23rd annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Family Life Center, 401 Main, Lockwood.  The dinner will be held Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 12...

The fourth quarter member meeting of the Barton County Historical Society (BCHS) was held at 2 p.m. on October 11, at the Barton County Memorial Park Building, located at...

Fourteen members of the Barton County Retired Educators met at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Lamar Christian Church.The program was presented...

November 9-13MONDAY- Cook’s choice, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Sloppy Joe on bun, potato salad, coleslaw, peaches, ice cream bar, coffee/tea/milk.WEDNESDAY- Veterans Day –...

The First Baptist Church Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be Thursday, Nov. 26. The church is preparing turkey, ham, dressing and all the trimmings. They will have their...

The following have filed a marriage license application with the Barton County Recorder’s office:Brian Mitchel Mayfield, 37, Lamar and Susan Marie Robinson, 36,...

Irwin is preparing for the Fifth Annual All Horse and Mule Christmas Parade. The parade is sponsored by the Irwin Community Church and Pugh...

November 2-6MONDAY- Hot dog with chili and cheese on a bun, peas and carrots, grape juice, sliced pears, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Chicken and stuffing casserole, roasted...

October 26-30MONDAY- Meatloaf with ketchup, mashed potatoes with gravy, candied carrots, peach crisp with vanilla ice cream, wheat roll, coffee/tea/milk.TUESDAY- Polish...

By JILL PIGHDescendants of Prudence and Aaron Dockery gathered at the Irwin Community Church on Saturday, Oct. 10. It was a beautiful afternoon and...