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Snow Squall Obscures the Afternoon

Snow Squall Obscures the Afternoon

A strong afternoon snow squall obscures the view across State Steet where shoppers hurry to find shelter in stores and their vehicles. My Final Photo for March 7, 2018.

Border Protection

Border Protection

Ohio State Patrol troopers block Grove Street at Main Street as a security barrier near where Ohio Gov. John Kasich will give his final State of the State speech on the Otterbein University campus. My Final Photo for March 6, 2018.

State of the State Preparations

State of the State Preparations

Stagehands attach a screen to rigging on the stage at Fritsche Hall at Otterbein University where Ohio Gov. John Kasich will give his final State of the State speech Tuesday. My Final Photo for March 5, 2018. 

St. Paul Sunday Morning – March 4, 2018

St. Paul Sunday Morning – March 4, 2018

The early morning moon sets behind the cross at the top of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westerville, Ohio. My Final Photo for March 4, 2018.

His choice of cookies

His choice of cookies

A young boy points out his choice for the buttercream frosting gingerbread cookie from the ones he collected during the Uptown Cookie Walk to help raise money for the families of two Westerville police officers who were killed. My Final Photo for March 3, 2018.

State of the State Preparations

State of the State Preparations

City electric workers install State of the State banners on light poles in Uptown in preparation for Gov. John Kasich’s address Tuesday night. My Final Photo for March 2, 2018.

Cones headed back to the shop

Cones headed back to the shop

A Westerville firefighter retrieves traffic cones placed on the corners of State and Main to test the turn radius if the sidewalks were extended into bumpouts as proposed in the Uptown Streetscape plans. My Final Photo for March 1, 2018.

Solitary saxophone

Solitary saxophone

A saxophone busker performs to a single listener turning as she passes him in front of Graeters in Uptown Westerville on a warm winter day. My Final Photo for Feb. 28, 2018. 

Nearly spring weather along the bike path

Nearly spring weather along the bike path

A family rides along the bike path near the steel bridge crossing Alum Creek as they enjoy a warm February afternoon together. My Final Photo for Feb. 27, 2018.

Dark Shadows

Dark Shadows

A clear winter sky means sharp, dark shadows, especially onto clear streets and parking spaces beside this oak tree in front of city hall. My Final Photo for Feb. 26, 2018.

The Sunday sky

The Sunday sky

Winter clouds move across the sky over Hoover Dam where heavy rains have raised the water level higher than normal for this time of the year. My Final Photo for Feb. 25, 2018.

Permanent Memorials

Permanent Memorials

White Raven Tattoo Studio artists create Westerville BlueThin Line tattoos for customers whose money will be donated for use by the children of police officers Morelli and Joering who were killed two weeks ago. My Final Photo for Feb. 24, 2018.

Only blue ribbons remain

Only blue ribbons remain

Only blue ribbons and a utility light remain as reminders of the greenspace memorial in front of city hall for police officers Tony Morelli and Eric Joering after the impromptu memorial covering the patrol car of Morelli in flowers and gifts was removed overnight. My Final Photo for Feb. 23, 2018.

Final Moments

Final Moments

Westerville Police Chief Joe Morbitzer studies the memorial for officers Tony Morelli and Eric Joering in front of city hall a few minutes before crews arrived to remove, sort, and catalog items left at the car. My Final Photo for Feb. 22, 2018.

Boy studies police lobby memorial

Boy studies police lobby memorial

A young boy stands in front of the lobby memorial for Westerville Police Officers Eric Joering and Tony Morelli where two flags from the Capitol Police that flew over the US Capitol Building were added. My Final Photo for Feb. 21, 2018.