Leanne Nicole Guthrie is a writer and artist from Pontoon Beach, Illinois. She is a graduate of Lewis and Clark Community College. After finishing classes she started an internship at Riverbender.com and after completion, became a correspondent. Leanne is an animal lover and vegetarian. She enjoys painting furniture, making art, and traveling in her free time.
EDWARDSVILLE - The Ozark Mountain Daredevils played three sold-out shows recently at the Wildey in Edwardsville. The band brought a lively performance of the Southern rock jam music they’re known for. Loyal fans who have followed the band for decades were excited to see them perform the hits...
ALTON - A special Twelfth Night Celebration was held last evening at Haskell Park. Donated Christmas trees were stacked into a huge pile then set ablaze with the help of the Alton Fire Department. The event put on by the Middletown Neighbors of Alton has become a unique tradition for those in...
EDWARDSVILLE - The newly opened The Back Bar offers a spot for everyone to come out to enjoy drinks and music in Edwardsville. The Back Bar is located in the back part of where Laurie’s Place was located before its closing. Many loyal customers who frequented the closed Laurie’s Place...
ALTON - January 5th marks the mid-season return of Travel Channel’s most watched show Ghost Adventures. To kick off the New Year they are debuting a two-part special filmed in Alton, Illinois, titled “Curse of the Riverbend”. Ghost Adventures are currently in their 17th season...
ALTON - It was a unique way to celebrate New Year's Eve, but many around the Alton region had a grand time Monday evening thanks to a unique party for charity in the downtown area. A packed crowd marked New Year's Eve as part of the rebirth of the Alton Grand Theatre on Monday. The event benefitte...
BETHALTO - Mustache March along with Hit-N-Run owner Dwight Fowler came together again to surprise patrons with free gas Saturday. The Alton Hit-N-Run on State Street was the location for the second gas giveaway of the season, the previous weekend's giveaway taking place at the Bethalto Hit-N-Run....
ALTON - Mac’s, a Downtown Alton institution, held a lively bash to celebrate its 35th anniversary on Sunday. Mac’s has been a staple for Alton locals and visitors alike over the past 35 years. It was no surprise the celebration had a great showing of loyal customers. Those that came...
BETHALTO - Bethalto Hit-N-Run surprised gas station goers with free gas last Saturday. Gas gift cards were provided by Mustache March and local police officers helped pump the gas. Dwight Fowler, owner of the Bethalto Hit & Run helped coordinate the event. An occasion that brought a little bit of...
SEE VIDEO: ALTON - The National Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony has become an event people throughout the region will remember forever because of the volunteer leadership of Margaret Hopkins, the founder, and others who donate their time to the cause. Alton National Cemeter...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Police Department and Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244, partnered with Target to host a very special Shop with a Cop event Saturday morning. Preselected kids got to do some Christmas shopping for themselves with an officer by their sides. 21 chosen kids from...
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