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.
GRANITE CITY - Three individuals from Granite City were charged on the same day with stealing a work vehicle, according to Madison County court documents. Patrick M. Falcetti, 22, Jeffrey H. Perryman, 38, and Seairra J.R. English, 26, all of Granite City, were each charged with one count of...
ALTON - With Scotty McCreery slated to take the Alton Amphitheater stage on Aug. 9, 2024, Amphitheater Commission Chair Dan Herkert made some exciting announcements as the concert approaches - including the name of McCreery’s opening act and a newly offered discount on tickets. Herkert...
ALTON - With this year’s Jazz & Wine Festival set for Aug. 31, 2024 at the Alton Amphitheater, event organizers expect a large turnout based on early ticket sale numbers. Dan Herkert, Chair of the Alton Amphitheater Commission, said ticket sales are off to a strong start on Our Daily Show...
WOOD RIVER - A splash pad may be coming to Wood River after City Manager Steve Palen announced a grant is available to cover the entire project cost and more. City Council members are likely to consider and vote on the item at a future meeting, though project plans are far from final. “I’ve...
JERSEYVILLE - All Jersey CUSD 100 students needing physicals and/or immunizations will have the perfect opportunity to get both at an upcoming Physical and Immunization Clinic at Jersey Community High School on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Physical...
EAST ALTON - A man from East Alton faces four felonies after allegedly committing incest with a minor family member on multiple occasions. Zachary T. Hansen, 27, of East Alton, was charged with four counts of criminal sexual assault, each Class 1 felonies. Hansen allegedly engaged in various...
ALTON - After attempting to steal a gambling voucher at knifepoint, an Alton man with an extensive criminal history is set to stand trial soon for multiple felony charges. Alfonso L. West, 20, of Alton, was charged with attempted armed robbery (a Class 1 felony), criminal damage to government...
ALTON - After stealing two vehicles on the same day, a St. Louis man was charged with fleeing from police at high speeds in one of the stolen vehicles over the Clark Bridge in Alton. Trevionta L. Jackson, 20, of St. Louis, was charged with two counts of offenses related to motor vehicles, both...
ALTON - The Alton City Council on Wednesday gave its final stamp of approval for almost $1 million in funding to upgrade the Alton Marina as it approaches its 30th year of operation. The project will replace the current wooden decking with concrete, which marina representatives have stated...
ALTON - Alton Mayor David Goins took a moment to acknowledge the life and legacy left by longtime public servant and lifelong Alton resident Rick Faccin at Wednesday’s City Council meeting . “I would like to just acknowledge the passing of our former Auditor and County Board Member...
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