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.
GODFREY - Blake Sonka with Blake Sonka State Farm in Godfrey recently discussed his office’s new location on Godfrey Road and more as part of a North Alton-Godfrey Business Council Spotlight . Sonka said a new building was recently built for his State Farm office located at 3052...
GRANITE CITY - A 19-year-old from Granite City was recently charged with his second subsequent offense of domestic battery, according to Madison County court documents. Tanner A. Moxey, 19, of Granite City, was charged with one count of domestic battery - his second subsequent offense - on Friday,...
EDWARDSVILLE - Several individuals have been charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, three of whom have also been charged with intent to deliver, according to recently filed Madison County court documents. Edward D. Flaugher, 62, of Granite City, was charged with unlawful possession...
EDWARDSVILLE - Charges have recently been filed against two individuals for separate cases of possession of cocaine and fentanyl last November, according to recently filed Madison County court documents. Jaron S. Mullis, 34, of Granite City, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substanc...
GRANITE CITY - A man from Granite City was recently charged with domestic and aggravated battery of a pregnant woman, according to recent Madison County court filings. Dustin M. Hale, 32, of Granite City, was charged with one count of aggravated battery and one count of domestic battery, both...
CARROLLTON - Obstructing justice, illegal possession of fireworks, and several drug charges have been filed against four individuals in Greene County since the beginning of the year. Brooke R. Johnson, 33, of Beardstown, was charged with obstructing justice, illegal possession of fireworks,...
CARROLLTON - Four individuals have been charged with various forms of battery in Greene County so far in 2024, according to the latest Jail Booking Report from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Brandon L. Catchers, 30, from Illinois (no city listed), was charged with aggravated battery...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joe Cunningham, the National Director of centrist political organization No Labels and a former U.S Congressman, recently announced the movement continues to gain traction as they have now secured a spot on the ballot in 13 states and counting for the 2024 presidential election....
ALTON - Alton Little Theater is getting ready for a busy month of entertainment as their Actor’s Studio Series officially kicks off tonight at 7:30 p.m. with a showing of “Two Rooms.” More performances of the play are also scheduled for the same time on Friday and Saturday,...
GODFREY - Jeff Carver with Carver’s BBQ in Godfrey recently discussed the restaurant as part of a North Alton-Godfrey Business Council Spotlight as Carver’s marks its 25th year in business. Carver’s is located at 2716 Grovelin St. in Godfrey. While he described the...
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