Top 10 News stories last week on RiverBender.com

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO. – Authorities announced on Friday they are investigating an apparent accidental drowning after a man was found submerged in a pond in St. Charles, Mo., on June 14, 2024.......
ALTON - The Alton School District announced the filling of three administrative vacancies after Board of Education approval earlier this month. Andrea Leonard will become the new special education......
BETHALTO/LITCHFIELD - Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Associate Superintendent Dr. Kelly McClain will transition to a new role in the Litchfield School District. McClain has taken the......
ALTON - A man from Godfrey has been charged with committing an armed home invasion, kidnapping, and robbery in Alton. He allegedly entered a residence through a bedroom window, forced one of its occupants......
GRANITE CITY - A homeowner was transported to an area hospital Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, after a serious blaze in the 2300 block of St. Bernard Avenue in Granite City. Granite City Assistant......
GRANITE CITY - A Granite City resident has been charged with six felonies after allegedly dealing cocaine, robbing the buyer, battering him in front of police officers, and more. Terrance L. Smith,......
EAST ALTON — In its ongoing efforts to eradicate illegal drugs and nuisance issues, the East Alton Police executed a drug-related search warrant Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, in the 300 bloc......
GLEN CARBON/JERSEYVILLE - A former Jersey Community High School teacher has died, leaving a hole in her community. Alice Christine “Christie” Roth taught mathematics for 17 years at JCH......
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford announced on Monday morning, June 10, 2024, the death investigation at a residence at 3:02 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, has revealed the decedent as Roaddecker......
GRAFTON - Lindsay Blair, beloved manager of the Grafton Oyster Bar, has passed away. Blair was the general manager and “face” of Grafton Oyster Bar, owner Brad Hagan said in a Facebook......
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