Hunter Blair, wearing bib number 992, started the First on the First 5K at the front of the pack and maintained his lead to finish first with a time of 17:17.29. My Final Photo for January 1, 2026.

With the showroom nearly cleared, the owners of the Grandfather Clock Company and their families sit down for a catered meal on the business’s final day.

A woman walks her dog along the path past the pool at the Highlands wetlands as the sun begins to break through the clouds at sunset. My Final Photo for December 30, 2025.

A woman searches the shoreline of Hoover Reservoir, collecting rocks after failing to find the ring she lost over the weekend. My Final Photo for December 29, 2025.

Onlookers pause along the railing as a flock of birds cuts through a bright opening in the clouds above Hoover Dam. My Final Photo for December 28, 2025.

Mom watches as her son playfully finishes their shared bowl of ice cream at Graeter’s. My Final Photo for December 27, 2025.

Grandmothers share photos and videos of their grandchildren reacting to the presents they received on Christmas morning. My Final Photo for December 26, 2025.

A fisherman walks empty-handed to his car at Red Bank Park after spending part of Christmas afternoon casting for blue catfish without any luck. My Final Photo for December 25, 2025.

Cathy Noskowiak shows one of the seven Westerville Holiday Stars she bought on Christmas Eve as gifts for her family and friends, recalling a childhood memory: “I knew it was Christmas when the star was hung right there,” she said, pointing to State and Main in Uptown Westerville. My final Photo for December 24, 2025.

A slurry of wet leaves is thrown across Sharon Woods as the grounds crew clears the fields after rain and snow dampened the deciduous droppings. My Final Photo for December 23, 2025.

The stuffed Santa in the front window of Westerville Antiques looks confused by the melting and crumbling ice sculpture with a holly leaf just outside his window on the sidewalk. My Final Photo for December 22, 2025.

Dwight Heckelman and his family show off the bargain inflated Santa and reindeer they bought at a grocery store Sunday night. My Final Photo for December 21, 2025.

Dressed as Ralphie in pink bunny pajamas, Marc Glasgow joins a Christmas-themed bar crawl in Uptown Westerville the weekend before Christmas. My Final Photo for December 20, 2025.

Josh Rohr, who finished last in his Fantasy Football league standings, stands in the cold and snow on Friday in front of the Dairy Queen on State Street as punishment for his poor finish. My Final Photo for December 19, 2025.

A Westerville police investigator uses a GPS device to map the scene of a serious car crash Thursday afternoon at Cleveland Avenue and County Line Road. My Final Photo for December 18, 2025.