Local Features

Kathy Roemmel photographed these Swallowtail Caterpillars snacking on some dill in August.

Story source spellings: Richard Boyce; Eric Riddle

Jim Davis took this picture of a thistle while on a hike in Wyoming.

Even I couldn’t resist autumn’s siren song.

Heat waves still radiate from the grill. Paper plates, smeared with ketchup, mustard and remains of burgers and hot dogs litter the tables.

Kent Molen photographed this sunrise in Columbus on the morning of Aug. 11.

Amy Boerger captured this shot of many happy hummingbirds vying for a spot to re-energize at Grandview Lake.

Dignified toe-tapping is fine when it comes to some modern jazz.

Here’s a wide-eyed way to drink to a different kind of daily grind — and let your java joy overflow all at the same time.

* The Bartholomew County Public Library’s free concert series on the plaza at 536 Fifth St. downtown continues with local act Ruben Guthrie and Albert Nolting performing at 6 p.m. Friday. Organizers have been pleased with attendance, even when there has been cloudiness and the threat of rain. Guthrie has performed with bands and also solo in the Columbus area for more than 20 years, including playing before thousands at Mill Race Park years ago. Nolting is a lifelong Bartholomew County resident with a degree in guitar performance from the Jacobs School of Music. He teaches freelance guitar lessons in addition to performing solo and as a guitarist and keyboardist for the Columbus-based band The Fusion. Information: Facebook page for the Bartholomew County Public Library.