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.
GRANITE CITY - A man from Granite City has been charged after allegedly pepper spraying two individuals at a local bar and grill, then threatening to sexually assault a Sheriff's Deputy’s wife upon release from custody. Brandon M. Payne, 23, of Granite City, was charged with two counts o...
ALTON - After leading police on a “high speed pursuit through the City of Alton,” one of the city’s residents faces multiple felonies, including drug charges after he was found with cocaine, cannabis, and “large amounts” of cash. Christopher G. Tillman, 30, of Alton,...
ALTON - After a successful opening weekend of their last princess-themed concert, Alton Little Theater now welcomes guests to this weekend’s “Princesses & Company Cabaret Concert.” Featuring Disney princesses, elaborate costumes, classic songs, and more, Executive Director...
WOOD RIVER - Wood River’s new sporting goods store, Quig's Sports Emporium , is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, June 8, 2024, located at 59 E. Ferguson Ave. in the city’s downtown Jason Quigley and Morgan Jerman with Quig’s Sport Emporium shared more about the...
ALTON - Two individuals from Alton have been charged in connection to a drive-by shooting on Belle Street in which they allegedly fired at one residence, striking it and a neighboring residence. While no deaths or injuries were reported, three firearm projectiles were found in a living room where...
ALTON - An Alton man at the center of three criminal cases filed back-to-back in Madison County faces 14 counts of various charges, including multiple forms of battery, child endangerment, and much more. In the first of the three cases, Dennis J. Thomas, 41, of Alton, was charged with aggravated...
ALTON - An Alton man was charged with animal cruelty after allegedly shooting a dog and leaving its body in a trashcan because he was “angry about its behavior.” Three additional animal cruelty charges were filed after officers searched his residence and made a disturbing discovery....
WATERLOO - Andrew Ambrose of 1st National Bank of Waterloo recently discussed the bank’s involvement with the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council (NAGBC) on Our Daily Show! On Riverbender.com . Ambrose highlighted the council's unique approach to networking and its impact on the local busines...
ALTON - June is National Dysphagia Awareness Month, and Kristi Davis with OSF St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton kicked off the month by sharing more information about the condition on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . Davis, a speech-language pathologist at OSF, said everyone can...
WOOD RIVER - Several park upgrades are on the way in Wood River after the City Council on Monday quickly and unanimously passed a series of requests for improvements to the Emerick Sports Complex and Belk Park Golf Course. Each of the upgrades to the Emerick Sports complex are focused on Dwiggins...
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