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Roasted and toasted for a cause; Anders feels the burn

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Auburn Mayor Ron Anders demonstrated his good nature by being the target of a community roast event on July 27 to benefit Greater Peace’s Community Development Corporation.Roasting Anders at the event, held at Greater Peace...
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Opelika Main Street begins hunt for new executive director

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET The search for a new executive director for Opelika Main Street has begun.Finding the right person can be like looking for a magical elf given the varied skill set required to succeed as the executive director. It is a multifaceted...
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Solid waste disposal hot topic at Lee County Commission

BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Prior to the official start of Monday night’s Lee County Commission meeting, there was a time for public comments.Lee County resident Lance Farrar addressed the commission regarding a records request that he made one...
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100th Birthday

Lillian Dalton Miller of Auburn, pictured seated at the top of the stairs, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 10 with an old-fashioned picnic (indoors because of the heat and rain) at her daughter’s house in Opelika. The party was attended by family from far and...
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