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Plains Taproom hosts World Down Syndrome Day event

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES FOR THE OBSERVER March 21 is set aside to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day. What makes this day special is the remembrance that 3/21 represents a third copy of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down Syndrome. Two of the three owners of The...

Opelika venues host Alabama Senior Olympics

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER The Alabama Senior Olympics are underway at venues across the state in various sports. Covington Rec Center in Opelika hosted badminton on March 21, the Opelika SportsPlex hosted archery, cornhole and racquetball on March 22 and...

Extension Office to host workshops

BY TARA BARR | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service (ACES) will offer a series of adult classes throughout April called Tips and Tricks to Save Money, Eat Better and Move More. The schedule...

Letter to the editor: Be of good character

BY ENVISION OPELIKAFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — The Envision Opelika Foundation has employed the Opelika Character Council since 2007 to emphasize, recognize, and reward good character in every aspect of the community. Businesses, organizations, City government, and...