Yesterday, we had the pleasure of stepping into a magical realm at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany, Oregon – the Christmas Storybook Land as part of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters. This year, celebrating its 47th presentation, the event unfolded a tapestry of fairy tales and childhood fantasies, all woven together by the hands of dedicated volunteers. Photo courtesy: Christmas Storybook Land The event is open for two more days:Friday, Dec 15: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pmSaturday, Dec 16: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Two Weeks of Transformation: In just two weeks, a team of committed individuals transforms the fairgrounds into a festive wonderland. Walking through the gates, it's hard to believe the speed at which this metamorphosis occurs. E…

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 played athletics.  I…

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We’re excited to welcome Heidi Wills as as our WhirLocal Neighborhood Guide for the Albany Oregon Area. Heid is an Oregon Real Estate Broker with Cadwell Realty Group, and is a native Albany resident. Watch our interview below to get to know Heidi and what she loves about the Albany community.