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.
GLEN CARBON - An upcoming Batteries Plus closing sale offers some once-in-a-lifetime deals. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 2024, you can stop by Batteries Plus to get a wide variety of products at “unbeatable prices.” Located at 3755 S. State Route...
RIVERBEND - You will find a comprehensive list of fireworks and Independence Day celebrations around the area below. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024 Brighton The Village of Brighton will host their annual Independence Day at the Park celebration starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024,...
ALTON - A beautiful house is for sale in the Fairmount Subdivision in Godfrey. Located at 3 W. Fairmount Drive, this six-bedroom, five-bathroom home overlooks the Mississippi River. In addition to the “top-of-the-line appliances,” the kitchen offers a warming drawer, steamer and...
EDWARDSVILLE - During their regular meeting on June 24, 2024, the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 heard a presentation on the Behavior Matrix and Responsibility Centered Discipline. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Allen Duncan and Director of Special Education and School Support Andrea...
EDWARDSVILLE - During their regular meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024, the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education voted to approve a proposal about student wireless devices to the Illinois Association of School Boards Resolution Committee for consideration. The Illinois...
ALTON - As summer blazes on, the Hayner Public Library District is busy as ever with a full slate of programs, services and resources for the community to enjoy. “We’re getting ready to gear up for summer,” explained Mary Cordes, Hayner’s executive director. Cordes...
ALTON - History and culture combine at an upcoming program at Hayner Public Library District. “Code Talkers: The Fascinating History of Native American Service in World War II” will share the story of the Code Talkers, Native American service members who used their native tribal...
I am one month into my efforts to go without caffeine , and it sucks . What started as a challenge from my friend turned into a personal mission to break my coffee addiction. I love drinking coffee. I don’t think it’s necessarily a bad habit, either. But I didn’t want...
ALTON - On the most recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust, Adam Marburger spoke about the definition of success and how Christ has guided him through his professional and personal life. Marburger, who joked that he is a recovering finance manager, explained...
ALTON - A local theater company will be performing at the Alton Amphitheater later this summer. 3 Purple Coats Productions will host “Honeysuckle Summer Nights” at 7 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2024. Leah Becoat, the woman behind the company, explained that she is excited to premiere her show a...
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