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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Missouri lawmakers gather community input on legislative session
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Missouri legislative session is over, and lawmakers are taking the opportunity to get feedback from those they represent. Friday morning at Carthage's Steadley Library, Missouri State Senator Jill Carter and State Representative Cathy Jo Loy met with their constituency. Representative Loy says the idea was to tell the good, the bad and the ugly of work done this year in Jefferson City. Lawmakers returned to the capitol last week for a special session, addressing issues that didn't cross the finish line during the regular session. Carthage marks 25 years of volunteering with Day of Caring Carthage library kicks off summer reading challenge Vision Carthage's 'Dumpster Day' succeeds with community help Couple accused of stealing 1/4 of a million from elderly woman to face trial Brandon Weaver and Dr. Grant Williams receive Carthage alumni awards Senator Carter tells us meetings like this are important to help explain how the process works and get an idea of what still needs to be done. 'Because there's so much that goes on in the background that people have no idea, and it provides an opportunity for us to explain our positions, and to be corrected, if needed. Once I'm able to share the nuances and the realities of some of what goes on in the background, and then present why I voted the way that I did – I'm looking for feedback from my people that I'm on the right path,' said Sen. Carter. 'I'm not going to know what to do for them unless I hear from them, so it's good to have the questions that they asked, to be able to understand what their needs are, and so that was really important for me to hear today, at the end of the session. We did this at the beginning, so now at the end,' said Rep. Loy. Senator Carter says anyone with questions or comments is welcome to contact her through a text service set up specifically for that purpose. She can be reached at 417-216-6077. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Vision Carthage's ‘Dumpster Day' succeeds with community help
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A local non-profit teamed up with three organizations to bring back a free community clean-up day. This is Vision Carthage's first time hosting 'Dumpster Day'. Organizers say Dumpster Day 'took place a couple of years ago', and they 'wanted to try and bring it back to the community.' There were about 60 vehicles lined up at noon today, ready to get rid of their unwanted belongings. Residents could bring items like household junk, old furniture, tires, and paper to be dumped. Vision Carthage's 'Dumpster Day' succeeds with community help Couple accused of stealing 1/4 of a million from elderly woman to face trial Brandon Weaver and Dr. Grant Williams receive Carthage alumni awards Jasper County testing radio coverage for improved 911 service Kids can fish free at this Jasper County event They were, however, not allowed to bring other things, including paint, chemicals, and tree limbs. More than fifteen volunteers came together to give back to their community. 'This is something that the community really needs and wants. And there's been a lot of excitement and momentum around this event. Lots of calls, lots of people asking questions, can I bring this? Can bring that? And so we recognized people really need this,' said Kate Kelley, Vision Carthage Co-director. 'We love to see an opportunity for the citizens of Carthage to build a place to get rid of some of that stuff that's lying around that they don't need anymore or want. Clean up the neighborhoods and make Carthage look beautiful again,' said Josiah Bayless, Interim Public Works Director. Organizers say 'they would love to be able to offer this at least on an annual basis.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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.
