A Westerville police officer directing traffic steps around a car that wanted to turn left onto County Line Road from State Street, ignoring that his vehicle had blocked the left-turn lane while a crew worked to replace and repair the traffic signal system, which was turned off at the busy intersection.

Best friends pose for a photo taken with a point-and-shoot digital camera by the mother of one of them, framed by the golden colors of fall at the Alum Creek Park North Dam. My Final Photo for November 2, 2025.

Two women sell handmade dolls and decorative trees in the main hallway by the student lockers at Westerville North High School during the Mark Twain Craft Bazaar. Above them, a banner reading “Perseverance,” one of the school’s core values, underscores the spirit behind their craft.

A lone angler steers his boat in a crossing pattern on Hoover Reservoir, trolling for the perfect catch on a crisp autumn afternoon. My Final Photo for October 31, 2025.

One family found a creative way to hand out Halloween candy by placing it in the gaps of a stone wall along the sidewalk in front of their home. My Final Photo for October 30, 2025.

A young girl struggles to balance a pumpkin chosen on Wednesday at the Scout Pumpkin Sale at the Masonic Temple in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for October 29, 2025.

AEP linemen transfer high-voltage lines from an aging utility pole to a new one along 3C Highway just north of Westerville on Tuesday. My Final Photo for October 28, 2025.

An asphalt crew reshapes the curve on Cooper Road, laying down a fresh base layer to repair damage caused by speeding vehicles cutting the turn too hard. My Final Photo for October 27, 2025.

Bright autumn light filters through the golden maple leaves at Red Bank Park, casting deep shadows across the ground as two fishermen enjoy a quiet afternoon along the reservoir’s edge. My Final Photo for October 26, 2025.

A father advises his son on the proper method to sit quietly on a sidewalk bench while his mother and sister shop at Cinda Lou’s in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for October 25, 2025.

Dressed as the eerie twins from The Shining, two girls silently walked through Midnight Madness Fourth Friday while holding a Halloween pillowcase to collect candy or donations with unsettling calm. My Final Photo for October 24, 2025.

A photographer’s clothes hang on hooks on the back of the doctor’s examining room door. My Final Photo for October 23, 2025.