Faculty, students, government officials, and citizens gathered at Rock Springs Park to cut the ribbon on the new outdoor classroom. The project is part of an ongoing process to restore Rock Springs Park and bring more activity to the area.
Country Meadows Antiques was recognized by Riverbend Growth Association with a ribbon cutting to commemorate the shops 30th anniversary in business. During the event, owners Gary and Pam Voyles along with employees were surrounded by family, friends and Growth Association Ambassadors. Watch th...
Super Heroes were lining up at the Lewis and Clark Confluence tower to unite and fight for a common cause, stopping cancer. Isaac Rays of Hope has been organizing the Super Hero 5K Run/Walk for six years, with all proceeds being donated to cancer research. The event encourages runners to dress up as...
Located at 602 Belle Street in Alton, Bubby & Sissy's has provided a fun, safe atmosphere in Alton for 15 years. Be sure to catch the drag show every Friday at 11:00 PM!
Trigger Talent's course covers the mandated curriculums of Illinois and Florida along with advanced classes covering various real life scenarios. Trigger Talent's shooting range offers safe shooting in any environemnt with professionals that combine for 120 plus years of experience. More than 1,400...
At 3/5 scale of the actual wall, the traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial makes stops across the US for citizens to experience the war memorial. Recently, the wall was escorted into Troy, Illinois by the partriot guard followed by several tributes from area veterans and organizations. The wall can be viewed...
The Alton Marina located at 1 Henry Street in Alton was selected as the Riverbend Growth Association ’s Small Business of the month for September 2016. In addition to a sign designating it as the RBGA Small Business of the Month, the Marina, operated by Parrot Pointe Marine, Inc., will...
Craig Hentrich was honored by his alma mater, Marquette Catholic High School, with a jersey retirement ceremony during halftime at the Marquette/Breese Mater Dei football game. Hentrich was an All American kicker for Marquette's football team who then went on to play for the University of Notre Dame...
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