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.
GLEN CARBON – A new pension plan is now available for retired police officers looking to re-join the force with the Glen Carbon Police Department. Village trustees on Tuesday unanimously approved the adoption of a National Public Pension Fund Association (NPPFA) 401(a) Money Purchase Plan....
GLEN CARBON – The Glen Carbon Road shared use path project is getting closer to construction as the village seeks additional funding for Phase 1. At Tuesday’s Village Board meeting, Public Works Director Scott Slemer said construction may start this summer. “We’re one step...
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man faces multiple felonies for firing a weapon at an occupied vehicle in a residential neighborhood. Travion D. Brooks, 31, of Granite City, was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm (a Class 1 felony) and reckless discharge of a firearm (a Class 4 felony...
You never truly realize how many things you own until it’s time to move out. Never has this been more apparent to me than after days of lugging seemingly endless heavy boxes and furniture down multiple flights of stairs. My wife and I were in a race against the calendar to completely empty...
ALTON – Alton Public Works Director Mike Parsons defended his department’s progress improving city streets at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Alderwoman Carolyn MacAfee, citing several calls from her constituents, asked when Ward 2 residents will start to see street...
ALTON – An 18-year-old Alton man faces a major felony for shooting someone in the leg after being “disrespected” by the victim. Brandon A. Gray, 18, of Alton, was charged with a Class X felony count of aggravated battery with a firearm. On Jan. 28, 2025, Gray reportedly shot...
PONTOON BEACH – A man accused of domestic battery in Pontoon Beach has been released from custody under certain conditions. Dominique K. Lewis, 30, of East St. Louis, was charged with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery on Feb. 5, 2025. On Jan. 24, 2025, Lewis allegedly...
JERSEYVILLE – Jersey Community High School (JCHS) has partnered with local businesses to shine a spotlight on students nominated through the F.O.C.U.S. (Finding One Clearly Unique Student) program for January 2025. “Students of the Month” are selected based upon the number o...
CLAYTON, Mo. – Flight Club , an entertainment venue and restaurant described as an “upscale Social Darts concept,” officially opened its doors in Clayton on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Flight Club locations throughout the U.S. operate under license exclusively held by State o...
ALTON – An Alton resident and sex offender has been charged once again for failing to register; the same offender faces a weapon charge in a separate case. Corry J. Faulkner, 53, of the 2200 block of Gillis St. in Alton, was charged with two Class 2 felony counts of unlawful failure to...
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