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/JERSEYVILLE - A former Jersey Community High School teacher has died, leaving a hole in her community. Alice Christine “Christie” Roth taught mathematics for 17 years at JCHS before transitioning to a new job as a clerk at the Glen Carbon Post Office for the last 10 years...
BETHALTO/LITCHFIELD - Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Associate Superintendent Dr. Kelly McClain will transition to a new role in the Litchfield School District. McClain has taken the job of superintendent at Litchfield Community School District #12. She noted that this transition has...
WOOD RIVER - As Wood River Main Street takes off, they have a lot of fun events planned for the city. The organization’s quarterly “What’s Up Downtown” meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at East Alton-Wood River High School. Kristen Burns,...
GODFREY/ALTON - For Sam, a barista at Maeva’s , coffee is much more than fuel. During the grand opening of the Village Dispensary , Sam educated community members about different coffees and roasting techniques. As the assistant roaster at Maeva’s, he has all the knowledge...
I recently fell down. Scratch that; I wiped out. I was crossing the street in front of the RiverBender.com building and I tripped — over what, I still couldn’t tell you — and found myself suddenly splayed across the asphalt. The worst part? There were a few construction workers...
GODFREY - As Village Dispensary celebrated its grand opening, inventory manager Allison Swan reunited with her college roommate. Allison and Nathaniel have been close friends for many years, and on Saturday, June 8, 2024, they served as collaborators at the Village Dispensary grand opening....
GODFREY - According to Eddie Sholar, Village Dispensary is running smoothly and having fun. The dispensary, located at 110 Northport Drive in Godfrey, recently celebrated their grand opening on June 8, 2024, with vendors and giveaways. Sholar said it was an exciting day, and he is proud of...
ALTON - The Alton City Plan Commission voted not to recommend a special use permit for The Salvation Army’s New Hope House at 1000 Oakwood Avenue in Alton. During their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the City Plan Commission heard arguments for and against the building of the New...
ALTON - There’s a new show on the RiverBender.com airwaves. “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust premieres at 2 p.m. every Thursday on RiverBender.com. This hour-long show delves into Trust’s relationship with God and how that relationship has made him a better...
EDWARDSVILLE - A retired school resource officer (SRO) spoke about the importance of SROs during the biannual Madison County School Safety Summit on June 11, 2024. Kip Heinle, retired Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy, shared stories from his time as an SRO at Triad High School. He spoke...
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