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Public library employee honored for 43 years of service

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — Diane Kindred-Heard began her employment with the City of Opelika on Sept/ 7, 1987 as a library assistant and has been a steadfast presence at Opelika's library ever since. After graduating from Opelika High School in...
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Auburn Public Library offers Winter Learning Challenge, upcoming events

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library invites everyone to a variety of activities throughout December. All library events are free and open to the public. Email libraryevents@auburnalabama.org for more information or to register. Snowflakes...
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COMMUNITY OUTRAGED BY DESTRUCTION OF EAGLES’ NEST

U.S. Fish & Wildlife investigating after issuing developer permit to cut tree BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER AUBURN — Last week, community members from Auburn and Opelika, led by Jason Haynie and others, joined forces in an effort to stop the removal of tree with a...
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Miele assembles first appliance at Opelika plant

CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Miele, manufacturer of premium domestic home appliances, has officially commenced production at its first-ever U.S.-based production plant. Located in Opelika, the facility has begun producing its Generation 7000 built-in...
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Foundry Fosters Renewal, Revival

Foundry Fosters Renewal, Revival

Aug 30, 2023

BY AUDREY KENT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA  — Foundry, a new United Methodist church in Opelika, held its first service Sunday, Aug. 27. The...

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