Lettering for Captivating Canines and Michael David Salon are removed from markers on East Main after both stores recently closed and are awaiting new tenants. My Final Photo for August 4, 2023.

A plein air artist applies chalk pastels to her canvas as she stands in the late afternoon shadows edging over the pond at Heritage Park. My final Photo for August 3, 2023.

Gravel is poured into the trench where new storm drains connect to a system of drains that will move water from flooded sections of East Walnut Street to the wetlands at Highland Park. My Final Photo for August 2, 2023.

Westerville police officers assist a group of kids using a water balloon slingshot against other kids and a few adults at National Night Out. My Final Photo for August 1, 2023.

Concrete is pumped into a star outline at the top of the shallow stream that marks one corner of Sycamore Trail Park, built on Africa Road and dedicated to Westerville’s history as part of the Underground Railroad. My Final Photo for July 31, 2023.