Rooftops and buildings in Uptown Westerville feel the warmth of the sun after several weeks of cold and wet weather. My Final Photo for February 1, 2024.

Jeweler Bill Morgan resets a 1.28-carat diamond in its mount after examining the stone during repairs at Morgan’s Treasure in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for January 31, 2024.

The footer for the southern patio at High Bank Distillery is filled with about 30 yards of concrete pumped into forms that outline the shape of the raised deck. My Final Photo for January 30, 2024.

Plants and flowers in the front window of Talbott’s Flowers in Uptown get a spray wash to clear away the winter dust and cobwebs. My Final Photo for January 29, 2024.

A young chess player makes his opening move during a chess club meeting match at the Westerville Public Library Sunday afternoon. My Final Photo for January 28, 2024.