Closed Before Opening

A "Sidewalk Closed" sign lies at the end of a construction site where workers are installing a new sidewalk connecting to the handicapped parking area at Alum Creek Park North in Westerville.

A “Sidewalk Closed” sign lies at the end of a construction site where workers are installing a new sidewalk connecting to the handicapped parking area at Alum Creek Park North in Westerville.

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Best Sprinkler Ever

Best Sprinkler Ever

A young boy splashes through spray from a leaky hose fitting and the spray from a sprinkler on one of the practice fields at Otterbein University. My Final Photo for July 7, 2020.

Wetlands Wonders

Wetlands Wonders

The wildflowers at Highlands Wetlands are beginning to blossom starting a summer season of color. My Final Photo for July 6, 2020.

Record Catch

Record Catch

A man takes a photo of a woman holding up the small fish she caught from the pond at Hoff Woods Park Sunday afternoon. My Final Photo for July 5. 2020.

The Unmovable Parade

The Unmovable Parade

Westerville North cheerleaders tidy up their July 4th parade float after it was moved into place at the school parking lot for display instead of the being in the parade which was canceled due to coronavirus pandemic. My Final Photo for July 4, 2020.

Hoover Sailors

Hoover Sailors

Parents watch from the end of a dock at Hoover Sailing Club as their children approach a turn bouy on Hoover Reservoir during classes Friday afternoon. My Final Photo for July 3, 2020.

Thursday Tourney Takeoff

Thursday Tourney Takeoff

Boats with anglers from the Thursday Night Bass Tournament rush from their starting points at the sound of an air horn signaling the beginning the evening’s fishing on Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for July 2, 2020.

Rounding The Bases

Rounding The Bases

A Westerville Parks and Recreation crew spreads infield dirt on the fields at Hoff Woods Park as it prepares for upcoming softball tryouts and tournament. My Final Photo for July 1, 2020.

Uptown Overnight Paving

Uptown Overnight Paving

A milling machine removes three inches of asphalt from North State Street readying the surface for a new layer of asphalt during the overnight hours to prevent interruptions to daytime traffic. My Final Photo for June 30, 2020.

Corn Grows Taller

Corn Grows Taller

Rows of corn near the barn on the Braun Farm grow taller and wider fed by frequent rains followed by sunny weather. My Final Photo for June 29, 2020.

Cloud Above The Horizon

Cloud Above The Horizon

A large cloud forms in the sky over a farm on Miller Paul Road in Licking County, Ohio. My Final Photo for June 28, 2020.

Oxbow Wildflowers

Oxbow Wildflowers

A small field of daylilies blooms at the edge of a small stand of trees near the boat landing at Oxbow om Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for June 27, 2020.

Overview At State And Main

Overview At State And Main

Electricians rewire a light pole at State and Main as part of the Uptown Improvement Project. My Final Photo for June 26, 2020.

High Rise Moving Begins

High Rise Moving Begins

Workers take a break after lifting the old Genoa Town Hall about three feet off the ground as they prepare to raise ti higher and move it next week from its original location to McNamara Park less than a mile away. My Final Photo for December 14, 2022.

Heritage Lights

Heritage Lights

Multi-colored holiday lights brighten the grounds of Heritage Park in Westerville as the city begins to darken a few minutes after sunset Tuesday. My Final Photo for December 13, 2022.

Teens Get Upgraded

Teens Get Upgraded

A carpet crew began replacing the carpet in the teen section of the library by removing the old multi-colored square tiles before prepping the surface for a new, more sturdy, and certainly cleaner carpet. My Final Photo for December 12, 2022.

Ugly Christmas Sweaters Uptown

Ugly Christmas Sweaters Uptown

It was Ugly Christmas Sweater Sunday in Uptown Westerville and although there wasn’t a declared winner this Scroogish Grinch-centered sweater stood out from all that appeared. My Final Photo for December 11, 2022

Kringles Kissing

Kringles Kissing

Santa and Mrs. Claus demonstrate that they don’t need mistletoe to show affection for each other when they stopped at Westerville Florist during an afternoon stroll through Uptown Westerville where they encountered a number of young fans with gift lists, their parents with credit cards, and at least one Scrooge who didn’t accept their offer of a candy cane. My Final Photo for December 10, 2022.

Star Bright

Star Bright

Shopper’s and commuter’s car lights reflect in the rain-slick streets of Uptown Westerville where the city’s Holiday Star shines bright on a Friday night. My Final Photo for December 9, 2022.

The Tree Trunk Team

The Tree Trunk Team

Five of the workers that removed a tree from a yard in Annehusrt pose beside the trunk of the more than 60-year-old oak as they near completion of the day-long job. My Final Photo for December 8, 2022.