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.
ALTON - Alton Police officers delivered food to many local families in need the morning of Saturday, Dec. 8, at Schwegel's Market in Alton. The Police Benevolent and Protective Association Alton Unit 14, is the local Police Association representing the full-time sworn and retired officers of the Alto...
Pops Concert Venue is hosting their first annual “Toy Drive Christmas Extravaganza” on Dec. 14. Many local musicians will be performing throughout the evening including, Trenton P, P.R.E.A.C.H., and ATG. Attendees are encouraged to bring toys to be donated to Children’s Hospital....
ELSAH - The Historic Elsah Foundation held their annual Home for the Holidays Tour this past Saturday, Dec. 1. The event offered a self-guided walking tour of many houses in the village. Businesses throughout Elsah welcomed attendees to take a look inside and enjoy the atmosphere. Local churches...
ALTON - Dozens of volunteers attended United Way’s Annual Community Christmas event on Thursday at Main Street United Methodist Church to help sort through donated items. Thousands of items were donated to families in need. Volunteers from all over the area turned up to help out including...
ALTON - Alton Middle School held an exciting pep rally for the seventh-grade girls' basketball team Thursday morning. The rally was held to send the girls off in style as they headed to compete in the IESA state championship tonight. Alton's girls, unbeaten at 22-0, defeated Frankfort Hickory...
GRAFTON - Saturday, Dec. 1, was Grafton’s annual chocolate festival. The event offered a ride on “Santa’s Chocolate Express” through scenic Grafton, with many opportunities to sample a variety of homemade chocolates. Attendees got the chance to check out many of downtown...
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