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.
ALTON - A man from Alton faces two Class X felonies after he was allegedly seen on video invading and fleeing from a residence on Belle Street. Joel W. Holoman, 40, of Alton, was charged with two counts of home invasion, both Class X felonies. On May 17, 2024, Holoman allegedly entered a residence...
PONTOON BEACH - A man from Madison charged with transporting a 15-year-old girl to perform commercial sex acts - who also admitted to doing drugs and having sex with the victim - has been indicted by a Madison County grand jury. Lazell D. Wade, 33, of Madison, was charged with the following: Involun...
BETHALTO - A Bethalto man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stabbing his roommate and puncturing one of their lungs. Brian A. Bland, 25, of Bethalto, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery, both Class 3 felonies. On June 2, 2024, Bland allegedly stabbed an individual in...
ALTON - Senior Services Plus (SSP) is hosting a Fraud Prevention Panel on Friday, June 21, 2024, sponsored by the AARP. Event attendees will get expert advice on how to stay alert for - and report - fraud and scams targeting older adults. Experts on the panel will include the following: Depu...
EDWARDSVILLE - After a series of police-conducted drug deals, an East Alton woman has been charged with allegedly selling methamphetamine out of her residence. Cynthia M. Rodgers, 61, of East Alton, faces two Class X felonies for methamphetamine trafficking and unlawful delivery or possession with...
JERSEY/CALHOUN COUNTY - An adventure-style team challenge awaits local explorers who want to learn more about what makes Illinois agriculture unique while raising funds for local ag literacy programs; the IAA Foundation's “The AgMazing Race” is coming up on Saturday, Aug. 3. The...
BETHALTO - A jury trial date has been set for a Bethalto man facing several serious charges - including murder, attempted murder, animal cruelty, and more - stemming from February of 2023. Jacob T. Kimbro Sr., 33, of Bethalto, faces the following charges: Murder (Class M Felony) Murder (Class...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a proposed site plan for a Pfund Industrial Park. Located just outside city limits, one of the site’s six industrial lots is set to become a workforce training center. The industrial park is planned on 20....
GODFREY - Two development projects in Godfrey have stalled as landowners attempt to get triple market value from government entities buying land to develop, creating an uncertain path toward the village's comprehensive plan. Economic Development Director Jim Mager said he’s been trying...
WOOD RIVER - Downtown Wood River may be expanding with streetscape improvements around nearby businesses following a discussion between City Officials about a grant opportunity worth up to $2 million. At Monday’s City Council meeting, City Manager Steve Palen said there’s currently...
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