Brittany Kohler is the Content Manager of Riverbender.com and EdGlenToday.com.
As a reporter, Kohler covers local events and provides feature articles for the local riverbend personalities and businesses. Kohler also runs the social media sites for Riverbender.com and all clients that Riverbender.com provides that service for.
Born and raised in Alton Illinois, Kohler graduated from Alton High School in 2006. After attending Western Illinois University for a short while, Kohler decided to join the Marine Corps to travel and experience a fast pace structured lifestyle. Kohler graduated Marine Corps boot camp in March 2008 and was awarded Company Honor Graduate and Company Iron Woman.
Kohler graduated from the Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course, Basic Writing and Announcing Skills Course and Broadcast Operations and Maintenance Course at the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Md. She was then stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville North Carolina where she worked at the Joint Public Affairs office for the remainder of her term.
Kohler deployed to South America on the USS Gunston Hall in 2010 in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011. There, she conducted and documented jungle survival training and humanitarian missions in Guatemala, Belize, Colombia and other locations along the way.
After a successful 4 years in the Marines, Kohler returned home to Alton and immediately began continuing her education. In 2013, Kohler received her Associates in Science from Lewis and Clark Community College and is currently enrolled in the Public Relations/Marketing program at Ashford University.
As an independent civilian contractor, Kohler continues to work for the Marine Corps Special Operations Command in support of their final training exercises.
An avid Cardinals fan and recreational volleyball player, Kohler enjoys the company of her many friends and takes advantage of spending time with her ever expanding family whenever she can. She believes Alton is perfect for her and is looking forward to one day raising children of her own in the same town she grew up in.
The Grafton City Hall and the Alton City Hall meetings this week are expected to have full houses, for the matters discussed have been in the headlines of media for some time and are popular topics of discussion among River Bend area residents.
Grafton is a small tourist town at the North end of...
ALTON - Neither rainy weather nor the high waters stopped dedicated fans from attending the Little River Band concert at the Loading Dock Bar & Grill in Grafton, Illinois Friday June 19.
Over 800 LRB fans filled the historic Boatworks building, singing along to the popular songs of the 70’s...
Neither rainy weather nor the high waters stopped dedicated fans from attending the Little River Band concert at the Loading Dock Bar & Grill in Grafton, Illinois Friday June 20.
Over 800 LRB fans filled the historic Boatworks building, singing along to the popular songs of the 70’s rock band....
Don’t be a Lonesome Loser , it’s time for a Cool Change !
ALTON - There should be no doubt in asking yourself Should I Go , because it is sure to be your Light of Day from the Summertime Blues . So Shut Down Turn Off the Hard Life and join The Night Owls to be another...
Brandon Lowe, a 25-year-old Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter from Wood River, is training extensively in preparation for his Pro Debut at the Lumiere Palace, July 25.
Lowe first saw MMA on TV when he was 15 years old and it was then when he decided to set out on a journey of determination which...
ALTON – OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center will be presenting two free Lunch & Learn sessions to help people identify and manage anxiety. A free box lunch and refreshments will be provided. To register, call 618-465-2264.
The Lunch & Learns will be offered at noon, Wednesday,...
Name: Lillian Mae Floyd
Mother: Sara Floyd
Siblings: Aiden (6) and Noah (2)
Birthdate: 5/14/15
Time: 3:03 PM
Weight: 8 lbs 13 oz Length 19 1/2 in
Hospital: OSF Saint Anthony's
Grandparents: Mark Floyd (Alton), Todd and Debra Clark (Alton) ...
RiverBender.com is on the rise, expanding its capabilities and enhancing the staff to provide the latest news stories and to produce the best news, advertising and website products to our fellow River Bend businesses. Laura Catalano and Ty Bechel are the newest members of...
The 12 th Annual Marquette Catholic High School Sporting Clay Fundraiser will be held Saturday June 20, 2015 at NILO Farms. Spots are still available for shooters who can register and pay for online at www.marquettecatholic.org/sportingclay or in person at the school at 219 E. 4 th Street....
The City Plan Commission Meeting today ended in a tie vote (5-5) on the recommendation for the City Council on whether or not to grant a special permit to local businessman Chris Hinkle.
Chris Hinkle is the owner of Grand Piasa Body Art , a business he has grown from the ground up over the...
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