Dan Brannan is Content Director of RiverBender and EdGlenToday.com. Dan started at Riverbender.com/Edglentoday.com in December 2014. He is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL with degrees in Journalism and Psychology. Having previously served as the Executive Editor of The Telegraph in Alton, his 17-year tenure led the paper to over 350 awards including several General Excellence awards in the Illinois Press Association, Illinois Associated Press, Freedom Communications, Southern Illinois Editorial Association and Journal Register Company contests. Brannan was chosen to lead Freedom Communications' national pilot on social media.
He is the author of eight nonfiction books including: "The Courage to Live," a biography about Donna Gustavel, a young woman with multiple disabilities; "Everyday Angels," an inspirational book of moving human interest stories; "Live Life to the Fullest: Stories of People Coping With Diabetes" which is endorsed by the American Diabetes Association; "Boy Giant: The Story of Robert Wadlow The World's Tallest Man;" "Damn Cold and Starving" written with Sgt. Marion Ray; "You Can't Kill the Dream" co-written with fellow journalist Ande Yakstis; and "A Life in Parts," the story of Loretta Goebel and endorsed by Beatle Paul McCartney.
Dan, an avid exercise enthusiast, is a member of the American Diabetes Association and lives in Maryville. Dan has two children in college - Savannah and Sierra.
ALTON - Alton Community Service League (ACSL) and the Loyal Order of Moose have a coveted Valentine's Day Wine-Tasting event including Olive Oil Marketplace oils and balsamics planned from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Wood River Moose #1349, 730 Wesley Drive in Wood River. Tickets...
ALTON - Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, identified an Alton area woman who lost her life following a residential structure fire occurring on Grandview Avenue in the City of Alton on January 11, 2024. Tragically, the investigation, spearheaded by the Alton Police Department,...
EAST ALTON - An Alton man faces a variety of charges after the East Alton Police Department investigated a hit-and-run accident that occurred at 7:12 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2024, in the 600 block of Powder Mill Road that resulted in the death of an East Alton pedestrian John Gleason. Jonathon V. Knox, 32,...
EDWARDSVILLE – Talia Norman led Alton’s girls basketball team with 16 points, while Kiyoko Proctor came up with 15 points, and Jarius Powers added 14 points as the Redbirds dominated the second half, outscoring Edwardsville 45-16 en route to a 67-36 win over the Tigers in a Southwestern...
ALTON - The Alton Fire Department responded rapidly to a raging fire in the 2700 block of Grandview on Thursday afternoon, but unfortunately, a victim was within and by the time the fire was under control, the individual could not be saved. Alton Deputy Fire Chief Matt Fischer said his firefighters...
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Venice man admitted guilt in federal court on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, for his involvement in a scheme to commit arson on residential properties and collect fraudulent insurance benefits. Rufis A. Jefferson, 47, pleaded guilty to 14 federal felony charges: one count of conspiracy...
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe announced on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, that a former elementary school teacher appeared in federal court today to plead guilty to soliciting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from minors. Jonathan C. Villmer, Jr., 25, of New Baden, Illinois, was...
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford provided a follow-up story about a criminal investigation into the Jan. 1, 2024, shooting death of a 17-year-old, Jaiden L. Dahl. Terrance R. Johnson, 18, of Alton, was charged with several charges. Johnson has been charged with the following: Coun...
ROXANA - Roxana High School’s basketball girls played Waterloo Catholic close all the way, but the Hawks prevailed 45-39 at Roxana on Wednesday night. Daisy Daugherty led Shells with 17 points against the Hawks. Kinsley Mouser contributed seven points to Roxana’s attack. Ava Strohmeier...
EDWARDSVILLE — A Wood River man has been charged with three felony counts in connection with an alleged domestic dispute and subsequent shooting. Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, that Alec A. Sabatino, 28, has been charged with aggravated...
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