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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...

Lee County EMA team lends expertise to help with hurricane recovery

BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Authorities in North Carolina benefitted from the experience of Lee County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Rita Smith, who traveled there to assist with the hurricane relief effort in Asheville after the...

Habitat ReStore offering decorated Christmas trees

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Want to enjoy a beautiful Christmas tree in your home, but don’t want (or don’t have time) to put it up and decorate it?The Auburn-Opelika Habitat for Humanity ReStore may have the answer.Through the Trees for Homes...

Opelika to spend more than $1.1 mil on park lighting

CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — During Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting, two bids and two resolutions pertaining to the LED lighting retrofit and the purchase of Sportscluster lighting for Bandy Park and West Ridge Parks was...
Auburn News | June 27, 2024

Auburn News | June 27, 2024

Chewacla State Park to receive pollinator garden CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA STATE PARKS ALABAMA — Chewacla State Park will add a pollinator garden...

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Golden Anniversary

Golden Anniversary

The Observer would like to wish a happy anniversary to our staff photographer, Robert Noles. He and his wife Alice celebrated their 50th year...

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OPD steals the show at Burger Wars

OPD steals the show at Burger Wars

Wins Tailgater’s Crowd Favorite for third year in a row OPELIKA — Members of the Opelika Rotary Club have hosted the annual Burger Wars event in...

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