The flower garden at the Masonic Hall on South State is groomed after the Westerville Garden Club planted flowers, brightening the grounds. (My Final Photo for July 3, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

One of 250 flags in Westerville. (My Final Photo for July 2, 2026.Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Florist Dave Talbott, with a glass of cold refreshment, waters the flowers in front of his store just before closing for the day, when the temperature reached the high 90s. (My Final Photo for July 1, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A road closing sign warns motorists that Hempstead Road will be closed between Schrock Road and South Spring starting July 6 for repairs to the bridge over a small creek. (My Final Photo for June 30, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A pump truck loads concrete into metal forms to build the outer walls of a house under construction on East Walnut. (My Final Photo for June 29, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)