by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2011 | Obituaries
Brian Marcus Clark, age 38, of Pine Grove Community, was born in Opelika on Aug. 30, 1973, and passed away at his home on Nov. 17, 2011. He was a member of Pine Grove Church. Brian is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rev. James and Mrs. Audrey McGrady;...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2011 | Obituaries
Gary W. Reuss, age 40 of Opelika, was born on June 9, 1971, in Opelika and passed away on Nov. 17, 2011, at East Alabama Medical Center. Reuss was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Walters. He is survived by his children, Nathan Reuss and Hunter Reuss; ex-wife,...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2011 | Education
Written by D. Mark Mitchell – Sports Editor Cross Country Girls Emma Garner earned All-State honors by finishing seventh at the state cross country meet at Oakville Indian Mounds Park in Moulton, Alabama last weekend with a time of 19:21.78. Garner, a sophomore,...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2011 | Education
By Elizabeth Patton Student Writer In Mrs. Rickles fourth grade at Trinity, the students recently prepared presentations of historical figures to give for their classmates. Parents and grandparents were also welcomed as audience members during “Bio Day.” Each...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2011 | Education
By Taylor Sasser Student Writer The Opelika High School football season ended Nov. 4 in a heartbreaking loss of 49-31 to Daphne High School. Most football players, cheerleaders and band members will return next season to play for and cheer on the Dawgs. However,...