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The town of Lamar, Colorado, bid farewell to a piece of its history during the final home football game of the season, facing off against Manitou Springs. The 1940 Works Progress Administration project, formerly known as Savage Stadium, now Thunder Stadium, hosted its last competitive high school football game as Lamar took on the Manitou […]

Big Timbers Museum and the Prowers County Historical Society recently unveiled a museum exhibit honoring the life of Beverly Augustine. Her career was marked by commitment, service, and a whole lot of heart. The story of Augustine and the Lassie is one that weaves through the deep history of Lamar’s Main Street, starting with a […]

In the heart of downtown Lamar, the annual Oktoberfest celebration Oct. 7 brewed up some excitement once again, bringing together the best of Oktoberfest traditions and getting together for a meaningful cause. This year, the Lamar Chamber and supporters of breast cancer awareness all came together for another successful community event. The Oktoberfest celebration is […]

Rotary Club of Lamar, in partnership with Scholastic Inc., and numerous other community sponsors, has once again embarked on their mission to empower young minds and inspire hope in the hearts of third-grade students. This year marks the 21st anniversary of their gift of a Scholastic Children’s Dictionary, to local third-graders. Through the years, this […]

In a highly anticipated homecoming football game that had the entire community buzzing with excitement, the air was electric as the stadium and track filled to capacity with alumni, students, parents, and community members, all hoping to witness a triumphant victory in this year’s homecoming game. The autumn breeze made for a perfect night for […]

The 24th annual “Yak” Formation Clinic was hosted Friday at Southeast Colorado Regional Airport in Lamar. In the world of aviation, where precision and skill are paramount, planes used by the Red Star Pilots Association stand out as a testament to the artistry of flight. Combining the elegance of synchronized aerobatics with the power and […]

Lamar commemorated the 9/11 anniversary Saturday with a parade that honored first responders from across the Midwest. Firefighters, ambulances, police, state troopers, and military members all participated in the parade. (Gabrielle Hammer/Lamar Ledger)

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