By KAY BLANCHARD One would expect a graduation speaker to encourage and inspire the next generation. Maybe support our leaders as they seek information from...

Dear Editor: Even at the end of life there can be a lot of living to do. Hospice volunteers help patients and families create meaningful moments and lasting memories....

Dear Editor: I was so blessed this past Resurrection (“Easter”) Sunday! Our church family did like some others and worshipped “drive-in” style. We stayed in our vehicles...

Dear Editor: The United States Postal Service is committed to delivering your mail and packages throughout the current pandemic. We are proud of our role in providing an...

Dear Editor: Congratulations to the Golden City Eagles! As team hosts for the Missouri State High School Basketball Championships in Springfield, we had the...

Dear Editor: I wanted to address the potential fears and concerns that are facing us concerning the Virus that has come out of Wuhan, China. Yes, this thing is something...

Dear Editor: My take on all this impeachment news is anyone not willing to put their name on what they say or write, should just shut up or at least not be heard. It is...

Dear Editor, The generosity and support of your staff has not only made it possible for us to succeed, but has blessed our ministry beyond measure. Thank you for all...

Dear Editor, At least once a month I hear the words “The BCHS should get this building” or “Do you know what would make a great museum?” I try...

Dear Editor, I would like to thank the gentleman who escorted me to my car after the play, “Anne of Green Gables”. There were no outside lights and I said aloud, “Where...

Dear Editor: I am writing with a personal interest in the agenda of the City of Golden City, et al and the county of Barton County, Missouri, in that both the city and...

Have you seen the hobby windows around the Lamar square? I specially enjoyed the craft windows. Some may be gone by now, but I think the “Patriotic” window at The...

Dear Editor: I am a second or third hand reader of your paper and I want to say your column “Postscript” by Carrie Classen is a delightful addition to your paper. I hope...

As your readers probably know by now the Barton County Commissioners have approved the formation of a memorial park when the old Barton County Memorial Hospital is razed...

Tear her down. I see by the June 26th Democrat that the county commissioners are taking bids on the demolition of the building that once housed Barton County Memorial...