Archive for July 7th, 2025
Jesse William Hale – February 20, 1955 – July 4, 2025
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Jesse William Hale will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Full Military Honors under the auspices of the Local V.F.W. and American Legion posts will follow the service. Per Jesse’s request cremation will take place. Jesse was born on February […]
USDA Releases Annual SNAP Payment Error Rates for FY 2024
On June 27, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released the annual Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) state payment error rates, a measure of how accurately states determine who is eligible and subsequent benefit allotments. The national payment error rate for fiscal year (FY) 2024 is 10.93%. While not a […]
McClave State Bank opens new Lamar branch
A ribbon cutting was held on June 6 for the new McClave State Bank branch in Lamar. Established in 1921, McClave State Bank has served the McClave community for over 100 years and is proud to be an independent, locally-owned bank who takes pride in their friendly, personal service as well as the ability to […]
