The Observer participated in the first annual Career Expo held by the East Alabama Workforce Investment Network at Auburn University on Tuesday....
Our view: Career expo represents invaluable experience for students
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Editorial Board Articles
Our view: Don’t forget to vote
Our government was set up to be a government of the people, by the people and for the people. It was founded on the ideas of personal liberty and...
Noise ordinance: the good, the bad, the ugly
By Fred Woods Editor Who among us has not been annoyed by loud noises emanating from radios in cars on the street, from late-night parties down the...
Our view: recycling program reduction is a crying shame
“Recycling Works in East Alabama.” Or so says the radio advertisement of the East Alabama Recycling Partnership. But apparently not in the city of...
Our view: In memoriaum of two of the best
Last week was not a good week for the Opelika Observer family. We lost two of our owners. Worse yet, we – along with the entire Opelika community –...
Our view: Support those with autism
According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1 in 68 children are affected by it. It occurs in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups....
Our view: Government of the people, for the people, by the people?
“Government of the people, for the people, by the people.” Remember these words, guys and gals? Remember something else, too. Think about: “Oh what...
Our View- Thanks to all for participation in Fans’ Favorite 15
Ever since the ancient Greeks began those organized games in Olympia in the eighth century, B.C., public bodies have recognized the importance of...
Letter to the editor – my mayoral report on charitable giving
Dear editor, On Feb. 19, 2008, the Opelika City Council voted to change their salary and the mayor’s salary when the new term of office began...
