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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vision Carthage launches beautification project starting with mural restoration
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Economic development in Carthage got a boost today, courtesy of a paintbrush. Vision Carthage president Eddie Grundy says it's his belief that beautification projects like this restored mural just southeast of the town square at 4th and Lyon help drive economic development for the entire community. Restoration of the Municipal Park Mural took about 60 hours to complete and was paid for through a combination of grants and private donations. Artist Cheryl Church was given that task and says the biggest challenge was respecting the original work done when the mural was painted in 2006 while restoring its glory. Today, that mural was formally dedicated. Grundy tells us this is just one piece of a beautification effort that will see more work done in the future, like adding a sculpture to the center of at least one of the town's roundabouts. 'We're looking at a program to restore some of the ghost signage around town, always looking for big, blank walls to put a mural on,' said Grundy. 'I am honored to be a part of this. It's quite an honor to bring color back to a faded, beautiful mural, and I'm excited about bringing color back to all of them, and I'm hoping that we can do some more,' said Church. The 'ghost signs' Grundy is referring to are faded, often hand-painted advertisements appearing on the sides of businesses — many dating back several decades. You can learn more about upcoming Vision Carthage projects here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Vision Carthage mobilizes 100+ volunteers for cleanup effort
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Central Park had no shortage of volunteers in Carthage over the weekend. Vision Carthage, a Missouri Main Street Organization, says over 100 volunteers banded together in Carthage to pick up trash, plant flowers, and participate in some general cleaning; an event done through the Vision Carthage Clean Team initiative. Vision Carthage mobilizes 100+ volunteers for cleanup effort Mattress sales help Carthage band gear up for fall season Missouri couple accused of starving their one-year-old – parents say pot was to blame, police say Contract negotiations stall between Carthage Humane Society and city leaders Schreiber Foods puts large expansion project on 'indefinite hold' Officials say the event attracted people from all walks of life, including families, students, and members of civic groups. Volunteers were divided amongst one another and sent to their postings, split across over a dozen site locations in and around Carthage. Vision Carthage says the volunteers' efforts were a success, noting in just one hour, they had already filled 70 bags of trash. Other activities included adding fresh plants to the flower beds around town at places like Bright Futures, parking lot flowerbeds at 6th and Main, as well as the south roundabout. 'We had Boy Scouts, fifth graders, junior high, and National Honor Society students working right alongside older volunteers from the Masonic Lodge and Kiwanis group. The volunteers just kept coming and we're so thankful for everyone's help,' said Sally Stuart, Co-Director of Vision Carthage. Officials say they hope to host another event ahead of the Maple Leaf Festival. For more information regarding future cleanup dates, or any other information related to the organization, interested persons can visit the Vision Carthage website at or contact the Vision Carthage office by phone at 417-674-3328. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
