Late Countdown To 2026

Three people pose behind the illuminated '2026' sign at Rotary Park in Uptown as a phone on a tripod counts down to capture a belated New Year celebration photo. My Final Photo for January 11, 2026.

Three people pose behind the illuminated ‘2026’ sign at Rotary Park in Uptown as a phone on a tripod counts down to capture a belated New Year celebration photo. My Final Photo for January 11, 2026.

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Invasives Hunt

Invasives Hunt

An environmental technician searches for invasive plants in Boyer Nature Preserve before treating them with an herbicide as part of a program to keep city parks free of invasives such as honeysuckle, Bradford pears, winter creeper, and multi-flora rose. My Final Photo for September 29, 2022.

Making Masonic Repairs

Making Masonic Repairs

An environmental remediation crew removes paint from the columns at the entrance to the Masonic Temple on South State Street as repairs begin on the structure. My Final Photo for September 28, 2022.

Red Bank Rainbow

Red Bank Rainbow

A large rainbow follows an afternoon storm cloud that moved over Red Bank Park at Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for September 27, 2022.

The Morning Cloud

The Morning Cloud

A large cloud formation casts its shadow over the Braun  Farm and most of Westerville in the early morning. My Final Photo for September 26, 2022.

Hair At Hanby

Hair At Hanby

A woman’s fabric-braided hair hangs across her colorful sweater during a discussion of Westerville’s importance in the Underground Railroad at the Hanby House. My Final Photo for September 25, 2022.

Cradled Cecropia

Cradled Cecropia

A young girl holds a Cecropia moth caterpillar during Autumn Arborfest at Alum Creek Park North. My Final Photo for September 24, 2022.

Keeping A Video Record

Keeping A Video Record

A mother uses her phone to record video of her daughter as part of Generations dancers performing on West State Street during Fourth Friday. My Final Photo for September 23, 2022.

First Fall Afternoon

First Fall Afternoon

The sun peeks between a break in clouds moving over the meadow at Sharon Woods Metro Park where goldenrod is the predominant flower on the first day of fall. My Final Photo for September 22, 2022.

New Mayors Court

New Mayors Court

A woman and her interpreter talk during the first Westerville Mayors Court held in the meeting room at the new Justice Center on Huber Village Blvd. My Final Photo for September 21, 2022.

Time For A New Roof

Time For A New Roof

A roofer removes the old flashing on the dormer over the city hall main entrance as work began Tuesday replacing the roof and much of its sheathing. My Final Photo for September 20, 2022.

Signs Of The Season

Signs Of The Season

Both maple leaves and soybeans are turning the golden colors of fall as the crops mature and the trees begin to go dormant for the winter. My Final Photo for September 19, 2022.

Walking the Beat

Walking the Beat

A junior police officer walks his self-assigned beat during the Cops & Kids Day on County Line Road in Westerville Sunday afternoon. My Final Photo for September 18, 2022.

Red Ranchero Rambling

Red Ranchero Rambling

A bright red early 1960s Ford Falcon Ranchero waits at the signal light to turn onto State Street from Maxtown during a midafternoon trip. My Final Photo for March 27, 2024.

Alkyre Run Bridge

Alkyre Run Bridge

Lifting straps are released after a section of steel bridge was lowered to its resting place before being installed over Alkyre Run behind the Westerville Community Center. My Final Photo for March 26, 2024.

Sharp Moonrise

Sharp Moonrise

The full moon rises over the Sharp Farm as seen through the window of an outbuilding at the property now owned by the city and planned for development. My Final Photo for March 25, 2024.

Fishing Finale

Fishing Finale

A fisherman trudges away from Hoover Reservoir with his bait and tackle boxes after failing in a Sunday afternoon quest fishing expedition with friends at Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for March 24, 2024.

Red Bank Waters Dangers

Red Bank Waters Dangers

Strong northerly winds create whitecaps across Hoover Reservoir and push the high waters onto the boat ramp at Red Bank Park on Saturday afternoon. My Final Photo for March 23, 2024.

Father-Son Fishing

Father-Son Fishing

Father and son briefly fish below the spillway at Hoover Dam late in a rainy and cold Friday afternoon. My Final Photo for March 22, 2024. #Westerville #westervilleohio #westervillenews #uptownwestervilleohio #wvloh #ohio #f8wwwwwh #wwwwwh #f8 #everydayohio #ohiopix #ohio #everydayusa #apad

Buses All In A Row

Buses All In A Row

Buses line up in front of Hanby Elementary on State Street preparing to ferry students home after school on Thursday. My Final Photo for March 21, 2024.