A WORK IN PROGRESS — Joe Leonard of Columbus while working on a 3,224-square-foot mural on the south side of the Steubenville Urban Mission’s headquarters and food warehouse on North Sixth Street. The Steubenville native has volunteered his time to the display. -- Warren Scott

STEUBENVILLE — Wanting to give back to his hometown and expand on his artistic skills, a Columbus man has helped to raise awareness of a local charity’s efforts in a big way.

Joe Leonard said while he’s produced many oil paintings as a hobby, the 3,224-square-foot mural he’s painted on the south side of the Steubenville Urban Mission’s headquarters on North Sixth Street is far and away his largest work.

It’s also the first mural for Leonard, who said he looks forward to creating others in the future.

Leonard said

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