Madelaine Gerard is a Staff Writer and Photographer for RiverBender.com.
Born in Alton, Gerard has always been a native of the Riverbend. After attending Bethalto Community District No. 8 schools, she went on to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where she received her BA in Mass Communications. She is currently working toward her Master's degree.
In her free time, Gerard loves to binge-watch television shows on Netflix, go to the movies, and look at funny cat pictures on the Internet.
ALTON - There is nothing better than leaving 6 p.m. Mass on Friday night at St. Peter and Paul Church to sample some fine wines, local brews and chow down on some delicious eats at their 8th Annual Spring Fling .
The event, which benefits the teachers and students of St. Peter an...
There is nothing better than leaving 6 p.m. mass on Friday night at St. Peter and Paul Church to sample some fine wines, local brews and chow down on some delicious eats at their 8th Annual Spring Fling.
BETHALTO - This graduation season, RiverBender.com is joining all of our area's high schools in celebration of the accomplishments of the departing Class of 2016. By acknowledging these seniors, we wish the students the best of luck with their future studies, entering the workforce, military...
ALTON – The entrances to Gordon Moore Park will be getting a whole new look in the next couple of years.
Mayor Brant Walker was joined by Public Works Director Robert Barnhart , Parks and Recreation Director Michael Haynes and members of the Alton Cool Cities Committee to announce...
JERSEYVILLE - Watch your little one run the bases this summer with Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD).
Itty Bitty T-Ball is a non-competitive skill development program, designed for children 3-4 years old, that consists of small group rotations through skill stations. Stations...
ALTON - As the summer season begins, a number of parks and recreation departments from around the River Bend have begun their summer series of youth baseball and softball games.
Alton Parks & Recreation
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Bethalto Boys & Girls Club
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Village of East Alton
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ALTON - The city of Alton’s renowned bald eagle watching community is looking to the skies in remembrance of one female bald eagle that was accidentally struck and killed on May 5 .
Affectionately named Olivia by Marietta Massalone, an area resident and avid eagle watcher, the protecte...
PIASA - With 80 teams from 21 states, the competition at the 2016 Small School National Championship Quiz Bowl Tournament was extremely tough. Fortunately for the Scholastic Bowl team from Southwestern High School, coached by Matt Hasquin , these small town kids have now been ranked nationally...
ALTON – The end of the school year for many schools around the River Bend has arrived and the Class of 2016 is excited to walk across the stage at their graduation ceremony to receive their high school diplomas.
This year, RiverBender.com and EdGlenToday.com will be celebrating...
EDWARDSVILLE - In preparation for the 10 th Annual Route 66 10K Race , which will be hitting the streets of Edwardsville on Saturday, June 11 , training to reduce injury and get their bodies physically ready for the race is extremely important for the runners. However, it doesn’t...
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