East of Africa Infrastructure

A pre-formed concrete utility vault sits beside an excavator parked on a former sloping hill that once led to the Sharp House. The city is now preparing the site with underground utilities to become a road connecting Arica Road to the East of Africa development project. My Final Photo for June 16, 2025.

A pre-formed concrete utility vault sits beside an excavator parked on a former sloping hill that once led to the Sharp House. The city is now preparing the site with underground utilities to become a road connecting Arica Road to the East of Africa development project. My Final Photo for June 16, 2025.

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Rainy Uptown Lighting

Rainy Uptown Lighting

Rainwater drips from Christmas lights hanging from the Old Bag of Nails awning in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for December 10, 2024.

Training At The Library

Training At The Library

Four-year-old Ira studies the movement of “N” scale trains making the rounds in a display at the Westerville Public Library, where the Columbus Area “N” Scalers set up its annual display. My Final Photo for December 9, 2024.

Not A Dollar Tree

Not A Dollar Tree

A Christmas tree is tied onto the top of a family van after it was chosen from several hundred available at Glengary Shopping Center, where Dollar Tree is one of the anchor stores, not the price of the tree. My Final Photo for December 8, 2024.

Messiah Rehearsal

Messiah Rehearsal

The Westerville Symphony has a dress rehearsal at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for its Sunday evening performance of Handel’s Messiah in the church’s sanctuary. My Final Photo for December 7, 2024.

Diesel-Powered Sleigh

Diesel-Powered Sleigh

Santa stands in his diesel-powered bucket truck sleigh after overseeing the holiday tree lighting in front of city hall Friday night. My Final Photo for December 6, 2024.

Almost Ready For Lighting

Almost Ready For Lighting

A city parks worker pulls strings of LED lights around one of the limbs about halfway up the tree installed on the lawn at city hall for Friday night’s “Parade of Lights” and tree lighting ceremonies. My Final Photo for December 5, 2024.

Library Game Night

Library Game Night

Westerville Youth Services Librarian Matt G. explains a new video game interface to four of the youngsters who gathered for Power Up Video Game Night at the library, where four players at a time quickly adapted to the four-player game before switching places with other players waiting for their turn. My Final Photo for December 4, 2024.

Christmas Fashions

Christmas Fashions

City of Westerville staff wearing their Christmas fashions pose for a photo before the last city council meeting for the year when standard business attire is shed for the once-a-year more festive designs. My Final Photo for December 3, 2024.

Winter On The Patio

Winter On The Patio

Icicles envelop the hanging vines at Jimmy Vs as below-freezing temperatures turn the spray from the water wall in the patio into a frozen masterpiece of winter’s sudden turn. My Final Photo for December 2, 2024.

Uptown Scrooge Celebration

Uptown Scrooge Celebration

The cast of Uptown Scrooge celebrates at the end of one of the chapters of a slightly modified Christmas Carol performance at Java Central on the first day of weekend performances through Christmas week. My Final Photo for December 1, 2024.

Losing The Afternoon At Work

Losing The Afternoon At Work

Kenny Stiegele begins his afternoon at Triple Play Card Shop, watching the Buckeyes begin a losing effort against Michigan at Ohio Stadium. My Final Photo for November 30, 2024.

Uptown Black Friday

Uptown Black Friday

A trio of shoppers carrying bags from Uptown merchants crosses State Street during late afternoon traffic on Black Friday. My Final Photo for November 29, 2024.

Ready For Training

Ready For Training

A Westerville firefighter walks from his vehicle to join other firefighters for a training exercise at the former Rouch Honda used car lot on 3C Highway in Blendon Township. My Final Photo for March 5, 2025.

Private Rehearsal Stage

Private Rehearsal Stage

A couple practices the moves learned in dance class using the Alum Creek Park Amphitheater as a rehearsal hall. My Final Photo for March 4, 2025.

Safety Check Under Clouds And sun

Safety Check Under Clouds And sun

A roofer checks his safety gear before shifting positions to lay shingles under a cloudy sky. As he moves, the clouds part, revealing the afternoon sun. My Final Photo for March 3, 2025.

Dog Walking At red Bank

Dog Walking At red Bank

A man strolls through Red Bank Park with his dog, soaking in the bright Sunday sunshine and the gentle breeze. My Final Photo for March 2, 2025.

Cold Can’t Stop Cookie Sellers

Cold Can’t Stop Cookie Sellers

A Girl Scout selling cookies in front of Graeter’s huddles against a wall, attempting to escape the cold wind blowing through Uptown Westerville on Saturday. My Final Photo for March 1, 2025.

Windy Wait

Windy Wait

Wisps of hair fly around a woman’s head as strong winds tug at her braided ponytail while she waits to cross State Street in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for February 28, 2025.

Winter Weather Workout

Winter Weather Workout

A kayaker battles wind and a thin layer of ice while circling portions of Hoover Reservoir for an afternoon workout. My Final Photo for February 27, 2025.