Leanne Nicole Guthrie is a writer and artist from Pontoon Beach, Illinois. She is a graduate of Lewis and Clark Community College. After finishing classes she started an internship at Riverbender.com and after completion, became a correspondent. Leanne is an animal lover and vegetarian. She enjoys painting furniture, making art, and traveling in her free time.
EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - The Sixth Annual Progressive Taste of Edwardsville and Glen Carbon took place Saturday. With 24 restaurants participating this year, the event served as the perfect chance for people to try out many local restaurants. “We do it every year and we love it....
ALTON - The Riverbender Community Center Princess Tea Party brought in a packed house on Saturday. The Princess Tea Party offered a magical afternoon for many local kids, ages 2-8. Many kids came dressed in their best tea party attire and princess outfits for an afternoon of mingling wit...
BETHALTO - A local boy has earned a semifinal status on American Ninja Warrior Junior. Tyler Smith of Holiday Shores, while only 12 years old, has spent years training for the competition. Alongside his sister, Sydney, they have competed in many competitions locally and across the country. Now Tyle...
ALTON - One of the treasures of the area is the Legendary Mustang Sanctuary in Alhambra, owned by Shawn and Kathy Lewis. Legendary Mustang Sanctuary will be hosting a Music Trivia Blast on Friday, April 12, at the Best Western Premier Hotel in Alton. The Legendary Mustang Sanctuary has proudly...
EDWARDSVILLE - Pedego Electric Bikes, located in Edwardsville, offers a wide selection for biking needs. As springtime kicks into full gear it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy a ride around town and on the many local trails the area offers. “We offer bikes for everyone. No...
EDWARDSVILLE - University of Illinois Chicago gave an Edwardsville High School student the surprise of a lifetime Thursday with a full ride scholarship. “This is such a huge surprise. I knew when I saw my family come into the classroom they had a good surprise for me” said Jonah Durbin...
ALTON - The annual Eva A. McDonald Women's History Coalition 36th Brunch was held recently at the Best Western Premier in Alton and Gail Dillinger did a presentation on Mary White Ovington, co-founder of the NAACP. Two awards were presented and Penny Parrish and Shirley Johnson received the “Woman...
SEE ROOFTOP VIDEO: SEE OTHER VIDEO BELOW: GODFREY - Shown are photos that show the strong support of the firefighters and area residents as Capt. Jacob Ringering's body was taken to his final resting point at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. During the entire route to the...
ALTON - More than 1,000 first responders across Illinois, Missouri and as far as Chicago, New York City, Boston and more participated in a walk-through during the visitation for Godfrey Fire Protection District Capt. Jake Ringering on Monday night at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton....
EDWARDSVILLE - Award-winning filmmaker AJ Schnack spoke to students at Edwardsville High School on Monday afternoon. “I went to Mizzou, I went to four years of journalism school. I was part of the broadcast news side at Mizzou and worked at the televisions station. I was a reporter and a weeken...
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