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)

Patriotic stovepipe hats were the proper dress for the Scioto Valley Brass and Percussion Company performing at the Alum Creek Park Amphitheater Sunday night. (My Final Photo for June 28, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A skateboarder practices a kickflip on East College Avenue in front of Old Skool Skate Shop in Uptown. (My Final Photo for June 27. Photo by Gary Gardiner)