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.
ALTON - A plan from Pride Inc. to beautify and re-landscape one of the most heavily traveled intersections in downtown Alton is officially moving forward following unanimous approval from the Alton City Council on Wednesday night. The project will encompass “all four corners” o...
ALTON - The owner of multiple Alton businesses and the subject of disturbing allegations is requesting several properties in Alton to be rezoned so he can turn them into a parking lot. A public hearing on the matter is set for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at...
GRANITE CITY - A woman from Chicago who allegedly made false allegations of child abuse and more against an individual is now being charged with attempted child abduction, perjury, and more after authorities determined the allegations were untrue. Bridgette N. Johnson, 41, of Chicago, was charged...
JERSEYVILLE - Three individuals face a range of criminal charges filed recently in Jersey County, including one individual charged with unlawful weapon and meth possession, another charged with multiple forms of battery, and more. John J. Hyde, 47, of Moscow Mills, Mo., was charged with unlawful...
GLEN CARBON - Glen Carbon residents will be asked again later this year whether they wish to opt out or remain part of the village’s municipal electricity aggregation program, which seeks to save village residents and businesses money on energy costs by securing the lowest possible rate for...
CARROLLTON - Piper Steinacher, section 13 treasurer for the Carrollton FFA Chapter, was recently chosen as the State FFA “Supervised Occupational Experience” (SOE) Award Winner in Business and Finance Systems. Steinacher achieved the state-level honor after winning a series of local...
ALTON - One of the most-traveled intersections in downtown Alton may get a makeover in the near future as community beautification organization Pride, Inc. looks to redo the landscaping at the intersection of Broadway and Piasa Streets. Natalie Merrill, vice president of beautification for...
JERSEYVILLE - A fundraising event for the Jersey County Fair is making its return on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Jersey County Fairgrounds; the 2024 “Bunny Brew Hop” will feature food trucks, an adult Egg Hunt, a Cornhole Tournament, live music, and more for attendees,...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville / Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce proudly announced the winners of several awards spotlighted during the “2024 Annual Celebration of Business” on March 21, 2024, at The Ink House in Edwardsville. “We are thrilled to honor these local business...
JERSEYVILLE - A new sweets shop is coming to Jerseyville this summer. “Nana’s Hometown Sweets & Eats” is set to open at the former prescription shop located at 221 S. State St. sometime in May of 2024. This marks a more permanent location and rebrand for the popular Jersey Tropica...
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