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 - The hot topic on the Edwardsville City Council Meeting slate Tuesday was a cannabis tax. Art Risavy filled in for Mayor Hal Patton at the meeting. The second reading of an ordinance adopting a municipal cannabis retailers’ occupation tax was quickly agreed to by the council. “T...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Gori Law Firm and Global Brew Tap House hosted a Late Summer Luau event at City Park in Edwardsville all Saturday long. The end of summer celebration brought out a large crowd of locals to the park. The all ages event offered activities for kids and many drink options and fun...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville City Council Meeting on Tuesday brought out a large crowd ready to discuss for and against the big topic of the night - the prohibition of cannabis sales in Edwardsville. Cannabis sales will be allowed within the city of Edwardsville. After many community members spoke...
The 7th annual Art of Fashion show at the Wildey Theatre brought out a great crowd Saturday night. The popular event offered a night of fun with plenty of entertainment throughout. The fashion show displayed fall looks from many local shops and other businesses. The show starred community members...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Arts Center brought out a packed house recently for the reception of their latest exhibit ‘Patron of the Arts: Paulette Myers’. The closing reception was held in celebration of their most recent gallery honoring Paulette Myers. Myers, a professor, mentor,...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville District No. 7 held its bimonthly School Board Meeting on Monday, Aug. 26, and a new apprenticeship program and different method of honoring staff and students were key issues discussed. Superintendent Dr. Jason Henderson first discussed the success of the new apprenticeship...
ALTON - The Alton Food Truck Festival was held Saturday evening at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, bringing out a huge crowd. Long lines filled the amphitheater grounds from open to close. With over 20 different food trucks there was plenty for attendees to try. Despite the number o...
ALTON - Riverbend Kitchen and More offers a one-stop-shop for home renovation, with a professional staff with interior design backgrounds. Located in Alton, RK&M specializes in kitchen and bath renovations but have also created wet bars, built-in bookshelves, and drop zones. Their experienced staff...
LEBANON - Goshen Theatre Project held their summer show over the weekend at McKendree University, performing "Les Miserables." During the four nights, the musical was put on, the cast gave an exciting show after many months of preparation. Crowded shows each night brought further excitement to eac...
ALTON - The Lucy Haskell House, located off of Twelfth and Henry Streets, in Haskell Park, is a treasured place for Middletown Neighbors and Alton residents alike. The stunning playhouse is a unique location with a history rooted deep into Alton’s past. A birthday celebration for Lucy...
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