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Tim FahndrichMeet Jeremy McDonald, local sports journalist and community builderAug. 31st, 2022

Meet Jeremy McDonald, local sports journalist and community builder

As fall sports get underway in Oregon, it's hard to miss the contribution that local sports journalist Jeremy McDonald has had on our community over the past several years. Jeremy runs JMcDonaldMedia.com and related social media channels. He doesn't get paid, but as he likes to say, "It's his full time job". He's been running the site and covering local sports for about 8 years. He is a prolific sports journalist and he keeps a schedule that is not for the faint of heart. Add to that fact that he volunteers his time and is not a paid journalist, and it makes it even more special. According to Jeremy, he just wants to help out. "Sports are a way of life.  At one point or another, we knew someone (or even ourselves), that pl…
Tim FahndrichEnter To Win This Mother's Day GiveawayMay. 4th, 2022

Enter To Win This Mother's Day Giveaway

$100 gift card to winner's choice of Rudy's Steakhouse or Lively Station, plus 4 tickets to the Salem Capitals basketball game on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 3pm against the Vancouver Volcanoes. Brought to you by WhirLocal & Summit Cleaning & Restoration Oops! Entries are now closed. CONGRATULATIONS to Melissa Crowston on winning the Mother's Day Giveaway! Subscribe to our newsletter and discover great local places and content, special offers, and more in the Salem area…
Pam FahndrichLocal Honey Tasting Room is the "Bee's Knees!"Jul. 9th, 2021

Local Honey Tasting Room is the "Bee's Knees!"

One of our favorite things to do is to promote local businesses. Here's a local business that we'd like to build a lot of "buzz" about! The name of the business is Flying Bee Ranch and the owners are Jeremy Mitchell and Delsey Maus. If…
walkingontheheightsNational Adopt a Shelter Pet Day - April 30thApr. 29th, 2021

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day - April 30th

Did you know that there are over 70 million homeless dogs and cats in the United States alone? That's a whole lot of pets without homes! National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day is coming up on April 30th and it's time to find your new best friend…

walkingontheheights3 Places to Have Your Dog Groomed in Salem OregonMar. 20th, 2021

3 Places to Have Your Dog Groomed in Salem Oregon

Grooming a dog can take a lot of time and energy. So why not let a professional groom your dog instead while you enjoy a local shopping trip, take care of things at home or spend time with friends. Here are a few of the pet places in Salem who will …

walkingontheheights3 Upscale Restaurants in Downtown Salem Oregon to Take Out-of-Town GuestsMar. 16th, 2021

3 Upscale Restaurants in Downtown Salem Oregon to Take Out-of-Town Guests

Looking for an upscale restaurant to take out-of-town guests (or your favorite date)? Salem is home to a plethora of outstanding restaurants for your dining pleasure. The following downtown restaurants were recently recommended by followers of the S…
WhirLocal4 Local Coffee Shops in West Salem To Get Your Favorite Cup Of JoeMar. 3rd, 2021

4 Local Coffee Shops in West Salem To Get Your Favorite Cup Of Joe

Looking for the best coffee shops in West Salem, Oregon to get that perfect cup of joe to get you going in the morning (or anytime for that matter). West Salem has several great places to get the perfect blend. Java Crew Java Crew offers F…
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