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.
JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market is officially returning to City Center Plaza from June 18 to Sept. 24, 2024, with local vendors offering a variety of items each Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. This year’s Farmers & Artisan Market will return to City Center Plaza, located...
EDWARDSVILLE - After living under someone else’s name for 20 years, a man who fled to Michigan to avoid prosecution for a 1994 Madison County attempted murder case has been indicted by a Madison County grand jury. Robert D. Mason III, 53, of Kalamazoo, Mich., was charged with one count of...
JERSEYVILLE - A man from Jerseyville accused of domestic battery and more faces two felony charges. Justin M. Davenport, 38, of Jerseyville, faces a Class 2 felony for aggravated domestic battery and a Class 4 felony for unlawful restraint. On June 12, 2024, Davenport allegedly strangled a househol...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Metro East’s second Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers location is set to open in Edwardsville on June 25, 2024, when the restaurant celebrates its Grand Opening from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. with giveaways and special guests. From 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., attendees will get free merchandise...
ALTON - A woman from Alton was charged with breaking into someone’s home and punching them in the face after being arrested and released for trespassing at the same residence earlier the same day. While the state filed a petition to keep her detained, she has since been granted pretrial release...
CARROLLTON - Several individuals have been arrested on DUI and drug-related charges over the past few weeks, according to the latest Jail Booking Report from the Greene County Sheriff's Office. Tyler L. Kleidon, 32, of White Hall, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of ...
CARROLLTON - A wide range of criminal charges have been filed against several from Greene County and beyond in recent weeks, including attempted murder, possession of child pornography, and much more. Austin K. Williams, 26, of Carrollton, was charged with attempted first degree murder and aggravated...
GLEN CARBON - A Glen Carbon resident faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing someone with an ice pick during a heated verbal altercation. Garland E. Denton, 61, of Glen Carbon, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery, both Class 3 felonies. On May 21, 2024, Denton allegedly...
JERSEYVILLE - Three individuals from around the Riverbend face felony charges in Jersey County for crimes including property damage, drug possession, and more. James F. Crowe, 61, of Grafton, was charged with one count of criminal damage to property, a Class 4 felony. On May 21, 2024, Crowe allegedly...
ALTON - Alton City Council members recently approved $300,000 to fund a local organization aiming to help address homelessness through affordable and low-income housing initiatives, community outreach, and more. Alex Pfister with Greater Alton Community Development Corporation said at the...
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