Dalton Brown joined Riverbender.com in January of 2022. He grew up in Jerseyville and graduated from Jersey Community High School in 2017. Dalton earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with a major in Mass Communications and a minor in Political Science.
During his time at SIUE, Dalton worked as a Copy Editor for The Alestle, the university’s news organization with print and online operations. As a small, student-run newspaper, he often found himself filling the role of reporter and writer and regularly wrote news, lifestyle, and opinion pieces for The Alestle. He received recognition from the Illinois College Press Association for his writing.
Dalton also interned at The Hauser Group, a St. Louis-based Public Relations firm with several clients around the Greater St. Louis area and beyond. During his internship, he wrote newsletter content, social media posts, and several press releases which were featured in publications including Riverbender.com, the Alton Telegraph, the St. Louis Business Journal, and more.
Dalton now covers local business, government/politics, crime, and general news for Riverbender.com.
BELLEVILLE – Residents of Belleville and East St. Louis have been accused of mob action in related and recently filed criminal cases. The following individuals were each charged on April 11, 2025 with a Class 4 felony count of mob action: Ahmad J. Grady, 21, of Belleville Trequion D....
JERSEYVILLE – With construction well underway, the splash pad and bathhouse proposed in the Phase 2 improvements to Wittman Park in Jerseyville are officially taking shape. On Thursday afternoon, workers with Stutz Excavating, LLC could be seen at Wittman Park pouring concrete for the splash...
ALTON – Alton City Council members have declined to grant property tax exemption to an organization operating out of a former fitness facility. According to the resolution, the city is denying the request based on a lack of knowledge about the organization or their intentions with the property....
ALTON – Alton will officially apply for over $200,000 worth of grant funds for upgrades at Gordon Moore and Riverfront Parks. City Council members on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for Park Enhancement Program (PEP) grant funds from the Madison...
JERSEYVILLE – Major renovations to three of Jerseyville’s municipal buildings were highlighted in a recent “workshop” meeting of Jerseyville city officials on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Building and Zoning Director Jeff Soer said upgrades were urgently needed at City Hall, which...
GODFREY – Two Godfrey residents were charged last week in related cases of mob action. One faces an additional felony for injuring the victim with a “bladed metal object.” Lamont R. Lastie, 30, and Memoree E. Thomas, 20, both of Godfrey, were each charged on April 2, 2025 with...
ALTON – The City of Alton is moving forward with grant applications for over $200,000 worth of upgrades at Gordon Moore and Riverfront Parks. The Committee of the Whole on Monday unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for Park Enhancement Program (PEP) grant funds...
TROY – A teacher for the Triad School District has been charged with grooming a 14-year-old student and more, according to newly released court documents. Michael L. Smargiassi, 59, of Highland, was charged on April 4, 2025 with Official Misconduct (a Class 3 felony), two counts of Grooming...
JERSEYVILLE – A man from Godfrey remains in custody after breaking into a Jersey County home and swinging a knife at one of the occupants. Juwan A. Wallace, 32, of Godfrey, was charged on March 31, 2025 with Attempted First Degree Murder and Home Invasion, both Class X felonies. On March...
EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER – Charges have been filed against residents of East Alton and Wood River after they allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of copper products from Wieland. Reggie R. Runion, 34, of Wood River, and Donald G. Gibson, 60, of East Alton, were charged in separate but relate...
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