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.
ELSAH - If you’re in the market for organically grown plants, vegetable starts, and much more for your gardening needs, look no further than the ninth annual Plant Sale set for the last two weekends in April at Three Rivers Community Farm. This year’s Plant Sale will take place on Apri...
WOOD RIVER - A member of the Wood River Police Department was recognized by Mayor Tom Stalcup earlier this week for his 25-year career with the department as he now transitions into a new role with Madison County. Mayor Tom Stalcup presented a Certificate of Recognition to Arron Weber for serving...
ALTON - A public hearing regarding a request from Zach Yinger to rezone several Alton properties has been canceled after he withdrew his request on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. The Alton Plan Commission hearing was canceled just six days before it was set to begin on April 9, 2024. Deputy Director...
GODFREY - Face painting, balloon art, games, prizes, and much more await attendees at the upcoming “Family Fun Day” fundraiser hosted by Kreative Kids Learning Center. The event is set for April 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with activities available for children of all ages. Family...
GODFREY - After a lengthy debate at Tuesday’s Finance Committee meeting , Godfrey trustees voted 3-2 to allow the Parks and Recreation Department to seek proposals for a rec center or gym to be built somewhere in the village. No money has been spent yet; the department will simply...
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman from Alton has been charged with home invasion, while several others have been charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, and more across Madison County. Sierra D. Curths, 27, of Alton, was charged with home invasion, a Class X felony. On Feb. 3, 2024, Curths allegedl...
EDWARDSVILLE - A man from Maryville charged with pointing a loaded gun at two people joins separate cases of three individuals facing felonies for committing battery against police officers, according to Madison County court documents. Jason C. Howard, 41, of Maryville, was charged with aggravated...
EDWARDSVILLE - An Alton man charged with deceiving an elderly person out of over $20,000 is just one of many Madison County theft cases, which also include money and other items stolen from Alton businesses, local Walmarts, and more. Louis E. Johnson II, 45, of Alton, was charged with two counts...
EDWARDSVILLE - Several individuals have been charged with weapon-related crimes in Madison County, including two charged in separate cases with firing weapons in occupied public spaces in Alton and Granite City. Trenton A. Sappington, 23, of Granite City, was charged with reckless discharge of...
WOOD RIVER - Members of the Wood River Business Alliance shared more about the growth of the organization and the city itself just ahead of the “What's Up Downtown” event in Wood River tonight, Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wood River Library. Kristen...
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