by The Observer Staff | Aug 22, 2014 | Community
By Alison James Associate Editor Gambro’s upcoming expansion was a topic of some excitement Tuesday night at Opelika’s City Council meeting. In presenting the plans, city attorney Guy Gunter introduced the project as a “very large, major expansion.” “We’re tickled to...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 22, 2014 | Community
Staff Reports Opelika Observer An upcoming vote, if passed, will provide for new parks and fields for softball, baseball and football in Lee County as well as additional county sheriff’s deputies for the patrol division and for increased security in the county...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 22, 2014 | Community
By Greg Markley Opelika Observer In an “Observer” article in May 2013, Michael Fimiani, president of Fimiani Development Corporation, was enthusiastic about his efforts to rebrand and revitalize the former Midway Plaza at 3700 Pepperell Parkway. He still is: Only a...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 22, 2014 | Community
By Alison James Associate Editor Lawyer Cody Foote’s office and mediation rooms are full of pictures of still water, green meadows and blue skies. “When people come to an attorney or to mediation, they’re in conflict – something is bothering them,” Foote said. “What I...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 22, 2014 | Community
By Donna Williamson Opelika Observer Officiating football has been Jeff Hilyer’s “hobby” for 35 years. On the high school level, he has been a registered official with the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) since 1980. On the collegiate level, he is a...