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.
ALTON - Lacy McDonald is back in action with a new article for RiverBender.com . This week’s article details how the smallpox epidemic affected Madison County in 1924. McDonald noted that it was interesting to research smallpox and learn more about the role it played in everyday...
ALTON - Alton Little Theater has a fantastic 91st season ahead. With five shows on the docket, Alton Little Theater (ALT) is sure to stay busy in the months ahead. Tickets are on sale now for “Oliver!,” to premiere on the ALT stage on Aug. 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2024. Lee Cox,...
GLEN CARBON - A local sale offers some electrifying deals. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30, 2024, community members can enjoy 50% off all supplies, from batteries, lightbulbs and chargers to electronic accessories, fixtures and displays. The former Batteries Plus...
WOOD RIVER - The newest Mac’s location is officially open. Mac's On Ferguson, located at 82 E. Ferguson Avenue in Wood River, is a convenience store with gaming opportunities for customers to enjoy. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 28, 2024, sponsored by the RiverBend Growth...
ALTON - For the first time in almost 30 years, there are operable bathrooms at James Killion Park. On Friday morning, June 28, 2024, the restrooms were in the process of being installed at the park, located at 2400 Washington Avenue in Alton. But the bathrooms are just the beginning of a larger...
BETHALTO - During their regular meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education discussed the selection of a person to fill a public office. There are currently two openings on the Bethalto school board following the resignations of Jeff Whale...
EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - Glen Carbon’s Olive Garden is one of the top-rated Olive Garden franchises in the U.S. According to PriceListo, a company that analyzes and rates business prices, the Glen Carbon Olive Garden has some of the highest-rated reviews of over 880 Olive Gardens. PriceListo...
BETHALTO - The flight school Piston Aviation invites community members to come by and learn how to fly this weekend. From 12–5 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, Piston Aviation will welcome people to their location at the St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto. Attendees can check out th...
ALTON - Centerstone’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program is one of the most intensive services you can receive outside of a hospital or group home. Centerstone has a wide variety of programs that can help people who are struggling with mental illness or substance use. The ACT...
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...
Did you know Riverbender.com is free for you thanks to our awesome advertisers? We noticed you're using an ad block software. Please give our sponsors some exposure by disabling your ad blocking service for Riverbender.com.
