by The Observer Staff | Dec 17, 2024 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY GOODWILLSR AUBURN — Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers has announced its commitment to bringing holiday joy to families in need by providing over 3,000 books and brand-new toys to children across its service areas. These toys were distributed in...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 17, 2024 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY –– The 2024 high school football season has come to a close, and it was an action-packed fall in Lee County.Although none of the county’s schools mounted a state title run, two teams — Auburn High and Glenwood — stamped...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 17, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OHS wrestlers compete in Suede Umbach Invitational OPINION — The OHS boys Wrestling team particiapated in the 20th “Suede Umbach Invitational” last weekend on the Auburn High campus. The Bulldogs competed against the top teams from Alabama. The following is a...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 17, 2024 | Ann Cipperly, Column
Litkenhous family shares traditions, recipes for Christmas BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER Wreaths hung with red ribbons and flickering gas lanterns flanking the entrance provide a warm Christmas welcome at the home of Susie and Dr. Brad Litkenhous in Auburn. A tall...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 17, 2024 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
Embracing the Christmas Spirit OPINION — As one walks the streets of Opelika, Auburn and Lee County, it truly takes your breath away on how beautifully decorated our community is for Christmas! It is this writer’s heartfelt desire to encourage children, individuals,...