Leanne Nicole Guthrie is a writer and artist from Pontoon Beach, Illinois. She is a graduate of Lewis and Clark Community College. After finishing classes she started an internship at Riverbender.com and after completion, became a correspondent. Leanne is an animal lover and vegetarian. She enjoys painting furniture, making art, and traveling in her free time.
EDWARDSVILLE - The new ice rink and teen center, rezonings and taxes were discussed at the Edwardsville City Council Meeting of Dec. 3. The council voted yes to multiple tax-related resolutions. “The next six resolutions have to do with the issuance of general obligation bonds. Essentially...
The 17th annual Green Gift Bazaar sponsored by Alton Main Street and the Sierra Club was held at the Post Commons in Alton during Small Business Saturday. Over 30 vendors filled the large event space making it the perfect one-stop-shop for Christmas present shopping. The bazaar was completely...
WOOD RIVER - 100+ Women Who Care of the 618 presented a $35,300 donation to Refuge in Wood River recently. The presentation ceremony, held at Riverbend Family Ministries was quite the surprise for the organization, who didn’t know the amount until it was gifted to them. It was the second “stack...
WOOD RIVER - Madison County Child Advocacy Center gives resources and a voice to children who are victims of abuse. The community can help support their mission of offering hope to these children in need during the holiday season by helping them create holiday baskets. Located in Wood River, Madison...
SEE PHOTO GALLERY: JERSEYVILLE - Kicking off the Christmas season, Jerseyville held its annual Downtown Country Christmas event on Saturday. Downtown Jerseyville was completely blocked off to make room for all of the festivities taking place all Saturday long. There was so much to se...
ALTON - A special painting reunion was held at Party on Broadway in Alton, Wednesday afternoon, just in time for the Thanksgiving and Christmas season of gratitude and giving. A moment of kindness sparked the trading of paintings between college student Abigail Kurth and Officer Lee Bazzell. “I...
SEE VIDEO: ALTON - Alton celebrated a favorite Christmas tradition on Friday night, the 25th Annual Community Tree Lighting sponsored by the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club at Lincoln-Douglas Square. Put on by Alton Main Street, the festivities included trolley rides, an appearance from Santa...
SEE VIDEO: ALTON - The Riverbender Community Center opened its doors to the public for a free and festive celebration Friday night following the Alton Tree Lighting. Games, crafts, and music were among the many offerings held at Riverbender Community Center as attendees of the tree lighting...
WOOD RIVER - O’Ryans Bar and Grill opened up in Wood River earlier this week, sparking great community response. The brand new bar and grill offers what patrons describe as "great food, great drinks, and great people. Offering an extensive menu of burgers, wings, sandwiches, salads, and a...
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