by The Observer Staff | Nov 19, 2024 | Community, Events, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Foundation (LCSF) will hold its inaugural online silent auction Nov. 22 through Dec. 5.Through this virtual fundraiser, LCSF will auction off gift baskets, individual items and experiences donated by local and...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 19, 2024 | Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — At last week’s commission meeting, Probate Judge Bill English told commissioners Lee County experienced one of its lowest turnouts percentage-wise this voting season.“I know this is going to shock a lot of you...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 19, 2024 | Community
BY JUSTIN MILLER, ACES LEE COUNTY — Preparing the Thanksgiving turkey does not just happen overnight. There is a great deal of planning involved to have the bird properly thawed and cooked in time to hit the Thanksgiving table. Thawing Takes TimeA lot of turkeys sold...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 19, 2024 | Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,During the 2001 Little League World Series, Danny Almonte tossed a perfect game, fanned 62 of the 72 batters he faced, allowed only three hits in three starts and only gave up one run — it was unearned. His team was celebrated, and Mayor Rudy Guiliani...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 19, 2024 | Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,This morning it came to my attention that two locally adored Bald Eagles, nicknamed “Jim” and “Pam” by the community, will soon lose their home to developers. I volunteer Sunday mornings at the Auburn University Raptor Center, so seeing these birds...
