Archive for July 21st, 2020
Donna J. Eckert…April 16, 1935 – July 20, 2020
A private family celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Donna J. Eckert will be held at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Holly United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Per Donna’s request there will be no visitation. Donna was born on April 16, 1935 […]
119th Annual Sand & Sage Round-Up Cowboy Boots and Buckin’ Chutes
The Sand & Sage Round-Up is on schedule for August 1-8, 2020. The health and safety of the community is and always will be the highest priority in producing the annual fair. In the interest of public health, the fair has regretfully canceled the following events for the safety of all: concert, open classes, carnival, […]
CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION WEEK ENDING JULY 19, 2020
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Winter wheat harvest neared completion in several eastern counties last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Statewide, winter wheat harvested was 92 percent complete, compared to 53 percent last year and 73 percent on average. In northwestern counties, harvest of hay […]