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.
ALTON/GODFREY – Several domestic battery cases have been filed in Madison County in recent weeks, with most involving prior domestic battery offenders. Travis L. Watley, 40, of Alton, was charged with his fourth offense of domestic battery, a Class 3 felony, on Jan. 22, 2025. The day prior...
ALTON – Caleb Lewis with Alton Odyssey Tours gave an update on exciting new tour plans for 2025 and more at the Hayner Library’s recent History and Hauntings event. Lewis said that while they’re best known for their Haunted Trolley Tours during the fall, they also offer...
ALTON – Sharyn Luedke, owner of the McPike Mansion, recently shared the fascinating history of the home and its inhabitants as the unmistakable Alton landmark has stood on storied grounds for over 150 years. “My husband and I bought the house back in 1994, when we were both young &hellip...
BENLD - Benld mother Amy Fitzwater, currently battling stage 4 cancer, is asking for community support after an emergency surgery for severe blood clots proved unsuccessful. A GoFundMe campaign launched by Alycia Page aims to help with medical costs as Fitzwater faces amputation, chemotherapy,...
EDWARDSVILLE – A GoFundMe campaign has been established for a pediatric G.I. nurse from Edwardsville known as “G.I. Jen.” Jen Kvale, also known as "G.I. Jen," has spent over 25 years caring for children at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis. Now, she’s counting...
GRANITE CITY – A convicted felon from Granite City faces several new felony charges related to weapons and drugs discovered during a traffic stop. Kenneth R. Nicol, 42, listed as homeless out of Granite City, was charged with the following: Armed violence (Class X felony) Unlawful possession...
GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon residents will have a new “freaky fast” food option in the near future, as the village welcomes a future Jimmy John's location to Meridian Plaza. The new sub stop will serve as a core tenant occupying the corner space of a multi-business building slated...
GLEN CARBON – The future Dutch Bros Coffee location in Glen Carbon is moving forward with unanimous Village Board approval. Trustees on Tuesday voted 5-0 to approve a site plan for a 950 square-foot Dutch Bros drive-thru facility in Orchard Town Center. Mayor Bob Marcus added the Glen...
GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City has been charged with aggravated battery against an elderly victim he’s accused of previously threatening. Anthony J. Grady, 38, of Granite City, was charged with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery in a case filed on on Jan....
GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon trustees this week are set to consider a site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee. If approved, the latest Orchard Town Center tenant would make progress towards opening its first-ever Illinois location. On the agenda for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, is the consideration and approval...
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