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.
JERSEYVILLE - The buzz was overwhelming as hundreds of spectators filled the gymnasium of Jersey Community High School Friday evening when the Civic Memorial High School Eagles boys basketball team arrived to compete against the Panthers .
With a packed house filled with friends...
JERSEYVILLE - Even though the Highland High School Lady Bulldogs girls basketball team ultimately defeated the Jersey Community High School Panthers with a score of 69-51 at the final buzzer, the ladies in blue kept a smile on their face.
This Thursday, the four seniors on...
EDWARDSVILLE – EHS student Mara Swapp, daughter of Maried Swapp, has been recognized by the Edwardsville Rotary Club as January's Student of the Month.
Nominated by her agricultural teacher John Davin , Swapp has used her passion for crop sciences to fill in leadership positions i...
ALTON – For members of the River Bend area and beyond, the Imaging Center of Alton is a friendly, welcoming and affordable option for MRI, ultrasound, X-ray and digital mammogram screening needs.
Beginning in 1999, Imaging Center of Southern Illinois opened its first office in...
GRAFTON - In the spirit of the eagle-watching season, thousands of guests made their way up the River Road to Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center for the Sixth Annual Bald Eagle Festival.
On the beautiful Sunday afternoon between 11 and 3 p.m. , with weather reminiscent...
In the spirit of the eagle-watching season, thousands of guests made their way up the River Road to Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center for the Sixth Annual Bald Eagle Festival.
GRANITE CITY – Dennis Wilmsmeyer, Executive Director for America’s Central Port , announced Jan. 22 that the Port has closed on financing for the first phase of its warehouse expansion project.
The port’s development plan calls for the construction of up to 1 million...
EAST ALTON - The Marquette Catholic High School Explorers boys basketball team earned what seemed to be an easy victory in Friday night’s game against the East Alton-Wood River High School Oilers .
During the 70-34 blowout, the Explorers held offensive command over...
BETHALTO – The Bethalto Fine Arts Boosters organization is seeking donations for their annual Spring Dinner Auction , which will begin at 5 p.m. on March 5 in the Civic Memorial High School Commons.
The evening will include a catered dinner along with silent, basket and live auctions...
COLLINSVILLE – Finding a job can be extremely difficult.
Fortunately for job hunters around the area, Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Services of Collinsville is searching for individuals who are motivated and ready to work to one of the most established companies...
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