Sydney Sinks grew up in the Riverbend area and graduated from Southwestern High School. She received a bachelor’s degree from Millikin University in 2022, where she majored in English-Writing with concentrations in journalism and professional writing and a minor in editing.
At Millikin, Sydney wrote and edited for The Decaturian and BURST Magazine. Her writing has also been published in Decatur Magazine, Gateway Journalism Review and others. She has received recognition from the Illinois College Press Association and the Society of Professional Journalists for her work.
ALTON - At age 16, Isabelle Flener dove into the shallow end of a swimming pool. Her next three years were spent at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, undergoing therapy as she regained her memory and learned how to live following a traumatic brain injury. Now 21, Flener is not only doing...
ALTON - On Monday morning, May 13, 2024, Pride, Incorporated was out at the Alton Police Station to clean up the landscaping and beautify the building. The nonprofit often undertakes beautification projects around Alton, but this was their first time working with the Alton Police Department in...
EDWARDSVILLE - Amanda Youngman is a teacher in honor of all the teachers who came before her. A second-grade teacher at Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7, Youngman is grateful for the educators who inspired her throughout her school career. She hopes to have the same impact on her...
ROXANA - As a graduate of Roxana High School, Tommy Hill has a lot of passion for the community and the people. The wrestling coach and driver’s education teacher is well-known for his work to support students. This Teacher Appreciation Week, he’s celebrating the students and educators...
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School teacher Brett Kalker has always loved working with students, and that passion is as strong as ever. This Teacher Appreciation Week, Kalker is celebrating the end to another great school year. He’s looking forward to what comes next, and he's proud of...
EAST ALTON - A new resale shop will celebrate its grand opening in East Alton. From 1–5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, Soothing Sprout Resale Shop will host a grand opening party at 100 E. St. Louis Avenue in East Alton. The shop sells a variety of antiques, clothing, collectibles and more....
ALTON - The Alton Farmers’ and Artisans Market opened for the season on Saturday, May 11, 2024, and according to Sara McGibany, the market provides much more than groceries. “It’s just really a community gathering place down at the market. It’s much more than a grocery shoppin...
GODFREY - Theodora Farms invites community members to pick their own strawberries starting Saturday, May 11, 2024. The Theodora Farms FarmStore is open for the season . U-Pick strawberries are available during normal FarmStore hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m....
HARTFORD - The Lewis and Clark Historic Site invites the community to enjoy their Departure Weekend, with artisans, reenactors and more to commemorate the departure of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from Camp Dubois. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2024, people...
ALTON - The Alton Police Department has welcomed a new officer to their force. Tawny Yarbrough is preparing to enter the Illinois State Police Academy, where she will train for four months before returning to Alton to begin her career as an officer with APD. Yarbrough said she is excited to becom...
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