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BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER
AUBURN — New rules governing non-vehicular transportation are coming to Auburn after the City Council on Jan. 20 approved changes to the city ordinance.Those changes define and govern “multi-use paths,” which are popular with pedestrians and bikers, and have become controversial as disagreements over their use persist.Specifically, ...
BY OBSERVER STAFF
OPELIKA — Less than six days after a fire damaged one Opelika child care center, the Opelika Fire Department was called to a second facility late Monday night prompting investigators to examine whether the incidents are connected.
As a result of the two fires, more than 100 children have been displaced, forcing families to seek temporary ...
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN
AUBURN — Cedric Anderson, Auburn’s chief of police since 2020, will retire at the end of January after 34-years in local policing. His successor, Assistant Police Chief Mike Harris, will take over as Auburn’s next police chief on Feb. 1.
Cedric Anderson
Since beginning his employment as ...
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN
AUBURN — Removal and installation of a new TrekFit wall at the Town Creek Inclusive Playground was scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 20. The project will replace the existing TrekFit wall with a new model.
The area surrounding the wall, including the small pavilion, will be temporarily closed to the public during installati...
Leroy Dexter Hughley was recognized as the January Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA.
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER
OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council app...
