By Abbey Crank For the Opelika Observer One morning, Auburn Oil Co. Bookstore’s manager Angela Wilhite thought of a way to give its youth summer...
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Opelika Main Street’s Touch-A-Truck returns June 5
Contributed byOpelika Main Street Opelika Main Street’s annual Touch-A-Truck event returns to downtown on June 5. A free family-friendly event,...
The ‘Crazy’ness comes to Lee County
By Abbey CrankFor the Opelika Observer Ever found a $15,000 microscope in a rummage bin only to pay $8 for it? Well, John Cassimus has. On May 21,...
Hilyer & Associates CPAs: Here’s to 50 years
By Maggie CarawayFor the Opelika Observer Hilyer & Associates certified public accountants (CPAs) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. The...
To Remember and Celebrate
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com On the two-year anniversary of William Buechner’s death, the Auburn Police Division, the Opelika Police...
Will Beulah see a quarry?
By Hannah LesterHLester@opelikaobserver.com Will there be a quarry in Beulah? The answer is still up in the air. Over the last several weeks, the...
Opelika, Auburn to hold Memorial Day services on May 31
Contributed by the city of Opelika, city of Auburn Opelika The city of Opelika will host Memorial Day Services in person on May 31, 2021. The event...
Vulcan Line Tools and Vendrix win prestigious award
Contributed by Madeline OliffEconomic Development Partnership of Alabama Two startup companies won a combined $75,000 in non-dilutive funding in...
United Way recruiting volunteers for 2022 Campaign
Contributed by United Way of Lee County Each year, the United Way of Lee County relies on valued employees of local businesses to serve as...