Westerville Fire Chief Brian Miller (center) instructs two fire cadets during a vehicle extraction demonstration at the Fire Prevention Week Open House on Sunday at the main fire station on West Main Street. My Final Photo for October 5, 2025.

A young girl’s hair flies as she swings back, bathed in the warm colors of sunset, pushed by her mother at Sharon Woods Park. My Final Photo for October 4, 2025.

Musicians gave their final Uptown Friday Night performance of the year, marking the end of the season of weekend music on sidewalks and in parks throughout Uptown. My Final Photo for October 3, 2025.

Workers vacuum a drying agent from the City Hall parking lot after a truck’s hydraulic system leaked fluid on the pavement. My Final Photo for October 2, 2025.

A couple relaxes in folding chairs overlooking the Red Bank Park area of Hoover Reservoir, enjoying the sunset before heading to dinner. My Final Photo for October 1, 2025.

A Westerville firefighter climbs down Ladder 111 after placing a banner on the main fire station for Fire Prevention Week, which includes warnings about rechargeable batteries. My Final Photo for September 1, 2025.

A city service worker power-washes a set of trash and recycling bins Monday morning during the city’s fall cleanup effort. My Final Photo for September 29, 2025.

A driver practicing her maneuverability skills gets help from a friend on inline skates, guiding her through the obstacle course they set up in the Highlands Park parking lot. My Final Photo for September 28, 2025.

Otterbein graduates Dave Warner, 91 (Class of ’56), and his wife Joyce, 89 (Class of ’58), sit with their granddaughter Stephanie at the corner of Grove and West Main Streets, waiting for the start of the school’s homecoming parade on Saturday. My Final Photo for September 27, 2025.

A young child joyfully dashes across a giant floor piano during Fourth Friday in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for September 26, 2025.

A rainbow appears to land behind the barns at Yarnell Farm on Africa Road after a passing storm. My Final Photo for September 25, 2025.

Three fishermen cast their bait into the small inlet at Red Bank Marina, where evidence of the lower lake level is most obvious for frequent visitors. My Final Photo for September 24, 2025.

Curbs for the new road passing the historic Sharp House at East of Africa are laid by machine, with construction crews guiding the process. My Final Photo for September 23, 2025.

Workers from Miller Landscaping began work Monday, clearing the flower bed around the Masonic Temple in preparation for the Westerville Garden Club’s renovation on Saturday. My Final Photo for September 22, 2025.

A small crowd gathered in front of City Hall for a memorial for Charlie Kirk, held simultaneously with his funeral service in Arizona. My Final Photo for September 21, 2025.