Emil Lippe
Visual Journalist

Harry Layo sunbathes on the front porch of his home in Watertown, New York on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. "It's a good way to waste time and watch the grass grow," Mr. Layo said.

Kalamazoo Central cheerleaders twirl in the air after getting the crowd excited during Loy Norrix's home game against Kalamazoo Central at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, September 20, 2019.

From left, Dawn Cole, Rick Ingham, Linda Johnston, Zoel Munson, and Sarah Hilyer stand outside during a mask giveaway at the Watertown Urban Mission in Watertown, New York on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Western Michigan Broncos forward Colt Conrad (29) slaps the puck along the boards during the first game of the NCHC Quarterfinals at Lawson Ice Arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The Broncos fell to Colorado College by a final of 2-1.

Cooper Irwin sits in anticipation as the Texas Rangers come to bat in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, August 5, 2018. After taking a 5-4 lead in the second, the Rangers would fall by a final of 9-6.

Naomi Ryan stands in the dugout at the Texas Rangers Youth Academy in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, November 15, 2021. Sunday was the fourth and final day of the first Girls Baseball Breakthrough Series, in which 32 girls from around the nation participated in. The focus of the series is to develop players on and off the field by providing competitive play, elite instruction and mentorship. The players also got exposure to U.S. National Team scouts and collegiate recruiters.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety firefighters respond to a structure fire at the 1400 block of South Burdick Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

Dorian Chapele writes a message on a cross while signing his name during a candlelight vigil at the memorial site where five people perished early on Tuesday morning as a result of a car crash on Route 11 in Calcium, New York on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. "It’s nice to see people to come together like this to show love and support for people that endured something tragic," Mr. Chapele said. "It could’ve been any of us. It’s just sad. They're gone but not forgotten." Mr. Chapele went attended high school with Damon L. Scott, 28, one of the five people that perished in the crash.

Kathy Bolton, mother of William Michael Bolton, covers her mouth as Thomas Wyatt of Vicksburg is sentenced to nine months in jail and three months probation after pleading to a charge of involuntary manslaughter at the Kalamazoo County Courthouse in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Wyatt was allegedly cleaning a gun with his roommate William Michael Bolton, 28, when the gun discharged killing Bolton on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 at a residence in Schoolcraft Township. Wyatt was initially charged with open murder in August and faced up to life in prison.

The Paw Paw Redskins huddle up before a play during the MHSAA Division 4 Regional Championship game between Paw Paw High School and Hudsonville Unity Christian at Falan Field in Paw Paw, Michigan on Friday, November 15, 2019.

Snow blows in the wind at Thompson Park in Watertown, New York on Wednesday, February 27, 2020. Ten to fourteen inches of snow are expected to fall overnight into Friday with wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour according to the National Weather Service.

A biker rides through the forest during the 2020 IdidaFAT at Winona State Forest in Mannsville, New York on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

Coach Drake, 6, dances to get the crowd engaged during the Kalamazoo Growlers home game against the Traverse City Pit Spitters at Homer Stryker Field in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, July 26, 2019.

South Jefferson Central freshman Logan Passino puts his head down in the water to eye the end of the lane during swim practice at South Jefferson Central High School in Adams, New York on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Water in a puddle gently flows as the wind picks up at Adams Recreation Field in Watertown, New York on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

The Lowville boys basketball team exclaims as Lowville senior Chad Bach (0) enters the locker room following the Section 3 Class B Finals game between Lowville and Solvay at SRC Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

Sean Logie poses for a portrait during the first Old Dog Whisker Club meeting of the year at Old Dog Tavern in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Sunday, February 17, 2019.

Bailey Nichols, 8, puts her head down as Diana Clark gives her another layer of sunscreen at Southwick Beach State Park in Henderson, New York on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Kids play a game of touch football during Loy Norrix's home game against Kalamazoo Central at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, September 20, 2019.

A runner catches his breath after finishing a race during the MHSAA Track & Field Division 4 Championships at Baldwin Street Middle School in Hudsonville, Michigan on Saturday, June 1, 2019.