A sailboarder struggles to pull her sail out of the water on the last Wednesday race day of the season at Hoover Sail Club. (My Final Photo for September 2, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Westerville Councilwoman Daniela Beckett receives newly sworn-in fire chiefs after their introduction to the council Tuesday night. From left, in a blue-gray coat, are Deputy Fire Chief of Operations Dan Lundy; Deputy Chief Ralph Casto, who oversees the Fire Prevention Bureau and community risk reduction; and Deputy Fire Chief for EMS Wes Lewis. On the right is Fire Chief Josh Lester. (My Final Photo for September 1, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Lights along Lindimore Way at Heritage Park get a fresh coat of paint. (My Final Photo for August 31, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A large crowd listens to Turn to Stone, an ELO Tribute Band, at the last Alum Creek Park Amphitheater Sunday concert for 2026. (My Final Photo for August 30, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A fledgling seamstress practices her sewing skills at Sunstainable Westerville’s Sewing Repair Cafe at the Westerville Library Saturday afternoon. (My Final Photo for August 29, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)