National Night Out Photos | Bridge Repairs Continue

Mother and child work together to win the water balloon toss at National Night Out, but fail on their first attempt.

More photos below.

Cooper Road Bridge repairs.

The Cooper Road bridge between Schrock Road and I-270 is being removed for replacement, forcing commuters and residents to take longer routes to their destinations.

Hempstead Road Bridge repairs.

Forms for the new sections of bridge deck were laid Monday in preparation for concrete to rebuild the structure before reinstalling the guardrails and safety barriers.

Westerville police K9 Bruno shjows off his skills at National Night Out

Kids ready for the water balloon fight with Westerville police compare arsenals.

Westerville Police Chief Holly Murchland launches a water balloon during the police versus kids where the kids took over the police supply after theirs ran out.

Spiderman and Captain America share stories with kids at National Night Out.

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