by The Observer Staff | Jan 4, 2023 | Community, Events
OPELIKA — The 2022 Christmas Banquet was hosted by Minister Alicia and Deacon Tyrone Ogletree of OCM Ministries Inc. in Opelika on Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. The event was sponsored by OCM Printing & Design, Lollie Steiner of Auburn Bank and Gentry & Ware. The banquet...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 20, 2022 | Community, Events
OPELIKA — Families were out and about in Opelika this weekend to continue the Christmas celebrations. Christmas in a Railroad Town and the Reindeer Express Art Market delighted youth and the young at heart as they enjoyed games, rides, shopping and much more —...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Column, Sean Dietrich
By SEAN DIETRICH Sunset. My driveway. “OK, everybody get in the truck!” I shouted, using my cheerful American dad voice. Although, technically, I’m not a dad. In fact, I don’t even have a traditional “family.” Not unless you count our dogs who weigh more than average...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By ANN CIPPERLY Two Opelika City Schools teachers, Erica and Zac Skidmore, began early getting organized for Christmas for seven children. They had some children by birth, some by adoption and others through foster care. As Christmas Day approaches, the gifts have...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYKATIE NICHOLS OFALABAMA EXTENSION AUBURN — Deck the halls with backyard greenery. Instead of heading to the store for decorations, why not take advantage of natural décor found around you? Lucy Edwards, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System...
