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ETC brings international students to Lee County
By Kendyl Hollingsworth For the Opelika Observer The Oregon-based nonprofit Education, Travel & Culture is an educational exchange organization...
First Presbyterian to construct education center near former home of Papa Joe’s Bar-B-Que
By Lawton Vallely For the Opelika Observer Construction of a new children’s education center for First Presbyterian Church of Opelika is slated to...
Barbara Dollar helps fill “brown bags” with food for local seniors
By Shawn Kirkpatrick Opelika Observer Volunteer Barbara Dollar’s story begins in Berlin, Germany, during World War II. There was nothing to eat and...
SVFD adds new trucks
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Members of the Salem Volunteer Fire Department welcomed the addition of two new fire trucks last week. Purchased...
Proposition for Auburn University cancer cluster research funding denied last week
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor In February, the Observer reported that at least 13 former Auburn University students had been diagnosed with uveal...
Smiths Station City Council agrees to repay $5,000 security deposit
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor The Smiths Station City Council breezed through its regular meeting last Tuesday night at City Hall. Only one...
Lee County EMA looks for tornado shelter site
By Fred Woods For the Opelika Observer Lee County Emergency Management Agency Director Kathy Carson told the Lee County Commission that FEMA has...
Auburn-Opelika Gun and Hunting Show to be held April 7-8
By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor The inaugural Auburn-Opelika Gun and Hunting Show will be held April 7 and 8 at the Village Event Center. Presented...