Community Articles

Ariccia serves first responders on Thanksgiving Day

BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Ariccia Cucina Italiana, located inside the Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center, continued its Thanksgiving tradition by providing meals to local first responders.“We are feeding our first responders...

Opelika Pickleball Club presents city with check

The Opelika Pickleball Club presented the city of Opelika with a check in the amount of $100,000 during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Our club has experienced a stellar year. Opelika Parks and Recreation Director Sam Bailey and Club President Jim Young...

AUMC Christmas Market to feature arts, crafts, food

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER Over 50 vendors featuring art, handmade crafts, food and other items will be featured at this year’s annual Christmas Market Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Auburn United Methodist Church. The creative cooks in the...

As cold weather arrives, remember ‘comfort matters’

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHEREDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHEREDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — “Where comfort matters.” That is the motto of Economy Air Heating & AC, a local HVAC service provider in Lee County.Carter Pitts, owner and founder...