Editorial Board Articles

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 a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” Our city officials, both elected and appointed, may not...

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 sports in human life. Schools, in particular, have long emphasized the importance of engaging in sports, either as a...

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 in November 2008.  There was no change in compensation for the mayor and council before this term started in November...

‘It was wonderful to be remembered in ongoing athlete feature’

Editor’s note: Robert Boland’s name was included in the “observer’s” list of great Opelika athletes.   Dear editor, I was a member of the class of 1952. Jane Haynie who lives there sent me a copy of the “Opelika Observer.” I can understand the byline of the...

On hiring a county engineer

Lee County Engineer Neal Hall retires at the end of this month, after 23 years with the Lee County Highway Department, the last 16 as County...

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A (duck) call to action

We were proud to hear the city of Opelika had been awarded a challenge grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help the plans for the...

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A part of our heritage

On Monday, the state of Alabama and many of its citizens will observe Confederate Memorial Day. Why not? It’s a part of our heritage, our culture,...

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We support buying local

We were amused and somewhat puzzled the other day to see an advertisement in the daily paper extolling local business and the virtues of buying...

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Election reflections

Another primary season has come and gone, and we’re left sitting here sifting through the returns trying to figure out what it all means. Well ......

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