A Great Blue Heron is concealed by leaves and branches from a path in the woods as it searches for a quick meal from the waters along the shoreline at Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for June 30, 2022.
A pine tree near the AEP substation at Spring and Walnut is marked with paint signifying it is to remain in place not like the other pines closer to the power lines that feed the station and were cut down. My Final Photo for June 29, 2022.
Workers apply sheathing to the facade of the student center at Otterbein University transforming the original look into a more contemporary style matching the banner that hangs on a fence at the front of the building. My Final Photo for June 28, 2022.
The lower soybean field at the Braun Farms shows the effect of an application of weedkiller compared to a section of the field without spraying. My Final Photo for June 27, 2022.
Columbus Bishop Earl Fernandes uses a parishioner's phone to shoot a selfie with her during St. Paul's donut Sunday gathering after Mass. My Final Photo for June 26, 2022.
Three girls hold hands and lead their parents through the crowd at the Saturday Farmers Market in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for June 25, 2022.
A man, DORA drink in hand, shows his prowess at spinning the hula hoop during Fourth Friday in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for June 24, 2022.
A sailor signals another small sailboat during an afternoon enjoying the waters of Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for June 23, 2022.
A woman walks past a tree at the Highlands wetlands with a red spray paint marker marking a tree to be cut down, with white paint indicating it is not to be cut from the easement area of AEP overhead transmission lines. My Final Photo for June 22, 2022.
The Lazy River pool at Highlands Aquatic Center bears the largest crowd Tuesday afternoon as temperatures passed the 90-degree mark. My Final Photo for June 21, 2022.
Two mothers bite into their chicken sandwiches during lunch at Alum Creek Park where they waited for their children to complete choir camp at Otterbein University. My Final Photo for June 20, 2022.
Rev. Jonathan Wilson leads parishioners back into St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church following a Eucharistic procession around the church at the end of Mass on Corpus Christ Sunday. My Final Photo for June 19, 2022.
A toddler passes through a signboard indicating a more fun experience than staying with her parents at the Saturday Farmers' Market in Uptown Westerville Saturday morning. My Final Photo for June 18, 2022.
Fireflies scatter across the Braun Farm soybean field emitting their bioluminescent glow in hopes of finding a suitable mate to continue providing a light show for their human neighbors. My Final Photo for June 17, 2022.
A man lies on a picnic table for a few minutes of rest on a warm day at the dock on Schrock Lake at Sharon Woods Metro Park. My Final Photo for June 16, 2022.
A drop of sweat hangs from the nose of an installer putting fencing around the refurbished tennis courts behind the slide at Highlands Aquatic Center. My Final Photo for June 15., 2022.
David Lilley, surrounded by family and friends, accepts the flag that covered his brother's casket after a military funeral honoring the Korean War soldier whose remains were recently identified after 71 years. My Final Photo for June 14, 2022.
Westerville History Museum Manager Nina Thomas holds one of the museum's prohibition-era lantern slides returned to the library from storage at the Ohio History Collection where it and other items in the museum were temporarily stored. My Final Photo for June 13, 2022.
A woman kneels in prayer at the Holy Mary shrine before the first Mass on Sunday. My Final Photo for June 12, 2022.
Family and friends gather in the shade of a tree on a bright afternoon to watch as part of their group take turns fishing in the small lagoon near the dam at Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for June 11, 2022.
A U.S. Army honor guard delivers the casket of Korean War veteran Jack Lilley who was killed in action 71 years ago and only recently identified as the brother of David Lilley of Westerville. My Final Photo for June 10, 2022.
A paving crew applies the first coat of fresh asphalt after milling away the old surface for the Home And State Streets parking lot. My Final Photo for June 9, 2022.
A concrete manhole base is set over an existing storm drain before the old drain is cut open to create a connection for new storm sewers being laid on East College near Otterbein Ave. My Final Photo for June 8, 2022.
A pipeline crew uses a GPS locator to register location data for new gas lines installed during road construction along East Home Street and Whitehead. My Final Photo for June 7, 2022.
Wild daisies stretch to the morning sun from the edge of a freshly planted field of soybeans on the Braun Farm in Westerville. My Final Photo for June 7, 2022.
A red-winged blackbird dives out of the sun to try and scare away an intruder nearing its nest in the small prairie land at the Highlands wetlands. My Final Photo for June 5, 2022.
Shoppers sort their way through a selection of vintage and maker's booths at West Main and Grove Street during a popup market at Otterbein University. My Final Photo for June 4, 2022.
A pair of steamrollers compress the first layer of asphalt at the highlands tennis courts where the city updates the surface. My Final Photo for June 3, 2022.
A collection of galvanized steel framing and other metal material lies in a pile where a contractor is demolishing the interior of the closed MCL cafeteria converting it into five separate business fronts, one of which will be a coffee shop. My Final Photo for June 2, 2022.
The steel cable connected to two buildings at State and Main Streets is permanently removed marking the end of an era when the cable once held the Westerville Christmas Star and promotional banners. My Final Photo for June 1, 2022.
