Clearing The Auger

A worker clears soil from an auger drilling a hole for the concrete mount for a traffic signal pole on Africa Road at the extension of Westar Boulevard. (My Final Photo for July 8, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A worker clears soil from an auger drilling a hole for the concrete mount for a traffic signal pole on Africa Road at the extension of Westar Boulevard. (My Final Photo for July 8, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Ralph, the pet dog of Good Medicine Productions, contorts itself, exaggerating its dance movements as it shows some of the company’s younger fans the best way to express themselves at the end of 10 Silly Things during the troupe’s 10th-anniversary show on Sunday. (My Final Photo for June 7, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Two participants share a smile and an embrace during Westerville Pride on Saturday in Uptown Westerville. (My Final Photo for June 6, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A trail of youngsters follows the sign and crosses the walkway into the Highlands wetlands for another Frog Friday, where everyone gets to wade through the swampy thicket searching for amphibians. (My Final Photo for June 5, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Kevin Scott, after finishing baling his hay at the Braun Farm, helps Duane Yarnell load his wagons in the field at his farm on Africa Road. (My Final Photo for June 4, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)