Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Settled In For the Sunset
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.
Staying Safe At Home
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.
Fall Cleanup Uptown
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.
Driver Training On Skates
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.
Family Homecoming
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.
Joyful Notes
A young child joyfully dashes across a giant floor piano during Fourth Friday in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for September 26, 2025.
Rainbow’s Arc Over Africa
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.
Red Bank Fishing In Low Water
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 Near Sharp Home
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.
Blendon Lodge Landscaping
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.
Charlie Kirk Memorial
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.
Timber Try-Out
A young boy operates the grappling arm of a tree service truck to lift a section of tree trunk, with guidance from a professional, during Saturday’s Arborfest at Alum Creek Park. My Final Photo for September 20, 2025.
Casting For Christmas Catfish
A fisherman walks empty-handed to his car at Red Bank Park after spending part of Christmas afternoon casting for blue catfish without any luck. My Final Photo for December 25, 2025.
Christmas Presents and Pasts
Cathy Noskowiak shows one of the seven Westerville Holiday Stars she bought on Christmas Eve as gifts for her family and friends, recalling a childhood memory: “I knew it was Christmas when the star was hung right there,” she said, pointing to State and Main in Uptown Westerville. My final Photo for December 24, 2025.
Wet Leaves, Fast Work
A slurry of wet leaves is thrown across Sharon Woods as the grounds crew clears the fields after rain and snow dampened the deciduous droppings. My Final Photo for December 23, 2025.
Santa’s Confusing View
The stuffed Santa in the front window of Westerville Antiques looks confused by the melting and crumbling ice sculpture with a holly leaf just outside his window on the sidewalk. My Final Photo for December 22, 2025.
Christmas Bargains
Dwight Heckelman and his family show off the bargain inflated Santa and reindeer they bought at a grocery store Sunday night. My Final Photo for December 21, 2025.
Perfect Pajama Christmas
Dressed as Ralphie in pink bunny pajamas, Marc Glasgow joins a Christmas-themed bar crawl in Uptown Westerville the weekend before Christmas. My Final Photo for December 20, 2025.
Serving The Cold Punishment
Josh Rohr, who finished last in his Fantasy Football league standings, stands in the cold and snow on Friday in front of the Dairy Queen on State Street as punishment for his poor finish. My Final Photo for December 19, 2025.












