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Jeff McDanald

  • Journalist and Marketing Consultant, Freelance
Lexington
As seen in: Yahoo Life, Yahoo News, Yahoo Sports Canada, Lexington Herald-Leader, The Lane Report, Jessamine Journal, The Bourbon Flight
Covers:  Arts & Culture Personalities, Historic Residences, American History, Real Estate & Construction, Public Utilities, Medical Technology, Health & Fitness, and anything that I find interesting.
Writer, Graphic Designer, Educator, vintage coffee can collector.

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Jeff McDanald’s Biography

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Writer favoring Arts & Culture Personalities and Business reporting projects. Experienced graphic designer of interpretive panels for museums. Enjoys hunting fossils in creek beds, researching family history and playing harmonica.

Jeff McDanald’s Journalist Portfolio

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Peace, music and mud: Kentuckians who were there remember Woodstock

Peace, music and mud: Kentuckians who were there remember Woodstock

The sun was rising over the New York City skyline as a weary John Harrod and his Centre College buddy John Ma…

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Kentucky archaeology dig shows Civil War soldiers dyed their hair. A lot. Here's why.

Kentucky archaeology dig shows Civil War soldiers dyed their hair. A lot. Here's why.

Civil War battle sites may grab the public's attention with their guts and glory appeal but new discoveries a…

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Nicholasville resident experienced 'Mad Men' era of advertising business

Nicholasville resident experienced 'Mad Men' era of advertising business

In 1962, Richard Smith had a job on Madison Avenue where he hammered out advertising copy for well-known bran…

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Better Imaging, Better Treatments: Latest developments in medical imaging in Kentucky

Better Imaging, Better Treatments: Latest developments in medical imaging in Kentucky

Advances in medical imaging are improving the vital early diagnostic process that saves thousands of lives in…

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Flurry of activity: Amazon Air Hub, other projects fueling growth in commercial and residential c...

Flurry of activity: Amazon Air Hub, other projects fueling growth in commercial and residential c...

From Market Review of Northern Kentucky By Jeff McDanald Despite a period of uncertainty and brief slowdown a…

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Classic 1940s home updated with a modern flair.

Classic 1940s home updated with a modern flair.

This 1940s Colonial style sits in the family-friendly Fairway neighborhood on a quiet cul-de-sac street. The …

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Kentucky Bourbon Faces a Shifting Market

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By Jeff McDanald
| The Bourbon Flight
As global trade policy shifts, Kentucky’s signature industry is pushing to restore export competitiveness and long-term market stability. Leaders like the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) are working to eliminate tariffs and strengthen U.S. spirits in global markets.
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New book on Gratz Park explores Lexington beauty spot with a tumultuous past

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By Jeff McDanald
| Yahoo Life Verified
In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? hlcityregion@herald-leader.com. In “Gratz Park,” Bob Willcutt’s photographs and Jeremy Popkin’s narrative tell the story of the park that plays a large role in the way the Lexington imagines itself and its 250-year history.
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Wealth Management: Teaching Students How to Create Financial Success

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By Jeff McDanald, Kevin O. Stinnett Verified
| The Lane Report Verified
UK Invests is a first-of-its-kind program designed to help students become healthier, wealthier and wiser by building a foundation of financial literacy and healthy habits. Now in its second year of being available to all students, more than 30% of the student population has created an investment account with the easy-to-use online tools.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Fastest typist in my high school class.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Paul Maclean.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Olympus Digital Voice WS-700M, Otter.ai, Canon Rebel T7, AdobeCreativeCloud, hunches.