by The Observer Staff | Dec 19, 2017 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By Ann Cipperly With a festive wreath on the door, the tree laden with ornaments collected over 44 years of marriage and a collection of jovial Santa mugs in the kitchen, the home of Peggy and George Dyar is decorated beautifully for Christmas. Peggy has gathered her...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 19, 2017 | Column, Steve Flowers
By Steve Flowers Well, folks, we have had a more exciting and fun filled political year than we expected. Usually, most of the fun is reserved for even numbered years when presidential or gubernatorial elections are held. However, it’s been a good ride. Obviously, the...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 15, 2017 | Community
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor The busyness of the coming Christmas season did not deter Santa Claus and his elves from attending the 21st Annual Special Children’s Christmas Program last Friday at Opelika’s National Guard Armory. Open to area children and adults...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 15, 2017 | Community
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Opelika students are invited to kick off their Christmas break with fun, games and learning during Lewis Cooper, Jr. Memorial Library’s Fa La La Festival Dec. 18-22. The event will kick off with Monday’s Holiday Safari, which will...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 15, 2017 | Community
By Shawn Kirkpatrick Opelika Observer It’s a long way from the North Pole, but Santa, also known as, Hugh Bryan, made a special stop at the Opelika Sportsplex before Christmas, to check his list and shake it twice, before conducting the Rocky Brook Rocket Reindeer...
