The Dawgs are ready to roll 2024-12-10 OHS Culinary Food Truck Ribbon OHS culinary teacher Chef Judy Eldred had the honor of cutting the ribbon to celebrate the school’s new food truck. PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER BY ANITA STEIFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools Board of Education held a joint November-December meeting on Dec. 10, the Opelika City Schools Board of Education discussed the high school’s new...
Tips to protect people, property during hustle & bustle BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER The Christmas holiday season is the most festive time of year with all the colorful lights and decorations displayed on and around homes and other structures. While they are beautiful sights to behold, they can also pose hidden dangers, particularly fire hazards. No one likes to think about such risks, but there are simple precautions to help ensure a safe...
Architectural renderings of the project. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The city of Auburn’s multimillion-dollar project to redevelop the former Public Works and Environmental Services site officially kicked off on Dec. 2, paving the way for more recreational opportunities in northwestern Auburn.That project, known as the Boykin Donahue Community Campus, will dramatically expand the Auburn Public...
BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Melissa Gatlin and her daughter, Anna Ruth, recently published a book that Opelika residents are sure to cherish for years to come — A Guide to Historic Opelika, Alabama.This comprehensive guide brings to life the stories of Opelika landmarks, such as the Northside and Geneva Historic Districts, earliest churches, the Pepperell Mill and Village, and provides insight into some of the town’s most...
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — During Monday nights Lee County Commission meeting, the commissioners took a vote on litigation regarding the potential Creekwood Quarry.The quarry, which has been a subject of contention in the county since 2020, will proceed in Beulah after Monday night.The commission voted to enter a settlement with Creekwood Monday. The decision did not rest on the Lee County Commission alone,...
BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Historic downtown Opelika will come to life again this holiday season with the annual Christmas in a Railroad Town event, set for Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m.Christmas in a Railroad Town features a wide range of activities, including the chance to feed nativity animals and take photos with Santa Claus. There will be live entertainment featuring performances by Make Your Move at 6 p.m.,...
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CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The city of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce four of its team members have been honored with prestigious awards from District V of the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association for...
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