A toddler stuffs a large blackberry into her mouth before the container of berries was covered in protective netting and placed in a bag for mom to carry, ending her sweet snack at the Saturday Farmers Market. (My Final Photo for August 15, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Father and son listen to musicians at Rotary Park and enjoy their choice of refreshments on a warm Friday evening in Uptown. (My Final Photo for August 14, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A trio of teenagers turned their shopping trip to Kroger into more than a hunt for groceries, making it an expression of youthful joy. (My Final Photo for August 13, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Contractors struggle after recent heavy rainstorms to pour the sidewalks on Vine Street in front of Emerson Elementary in time for school, which begins in a week. (My Final Photo for August 12, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A woman studies her options after arriving at the Westerville Library on Monday, when a severe rainstorm caused the roof to leak into the entrance, closing the only entrance to the building. (My Final Photo for August 11, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)