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Penguin Project seeks volunteers, participants

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Community Theatre (OCT) is seeking volunteers, mentors and participants to join the 2025-2026 Penguin Project and Penguin Players Program.The Penguin Project was founded 20 years ago by pediatric neurologist Dr. Andy...
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Opelika’s Russell Jones receives certification status

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Russell Jones, MMC (Master Municipal Clerk)/CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk), City Clerk for the City of Opelika, recently completed his designation as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) – the highest...
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Discount Tire opens new Opelika location

CONTRIBUTED BY DISCOUNT TIRE OPELIKA — Discount Tire, a leading retailer of tires and wheels, opened its first location in Opelika to meet demand for tires and wheels in Lee County. The new store is located at 2109 Frederick Road next to the Home Depot.Hours of...
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Opelika Police make arrest in hit-and-run

CONTRIBUTED BY OPD OPELIKA — On Aug. 5 at approximately 4:29 p.m., Opelika Police responded to the 2100 block of Rocky Brook Road regarding a 76-year-old male who was struck by a vehicle at the end of his driveway. The victim was transported by ambulance to Piedmont...
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