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RiverBender Blog: I Joined the Chain Gang

December 15 2023 at 9:09 AM

Standing on the side of the road, cars speeding by with drivers craning their necks to get a good...

RiverBender Blog: Shopping Small on a Budget This Holiday Season

December 12 2023 at 10:05 AM

I have to admit something embarrassing: I recently went to Starbucks. Okay, that in and of itself...

RiverBender Blog: Resolutions, Rules and Rembrandt

December 5 2023 at 10:54 AM

As we approach the end of the year, I’m reflecting on my New Year’s resolutions. I had...

RiverBender Blog: New Alton Meets Old Alton

November 27 2023 at 12:59 PM

My grandparents know a different Alton than I do. Both of them are Riverbend natives, born and...

RiverBender Blog: When Babysitting Cows, Beware the Electric Fence

November 20 2023 at 12:39 PM

How do I find myself in these situations? I once watched a TED Talk by Shonda Rhimes about her...

RiverBender Blog: Going Green, Staying Lazy

November 14 2023 at 11:58 AM

Call me a hippie, but I’m scared of climate change. Not only am I scared of climate change,...

RiverBender Blog: Fall is for the Comfort Food

November 7 2023 at 1:24 PM

The first day of fall is technically in September, but the season really started this weekend, when...

RiverBender Blog: One More Halloweekend Down

October 30 2023 at 2:49 PM

BRIGHTON - Friday night was freezing and rainy, but that couldn’t stop the population of Brighton....

RiverBender Blog: I Tried a Local Woman's Sunset Ritual

August 29 2023 at 10:00 AM

ALTON - After learning about a local woman’s ritual of watching the sunset, I had to try it...

RiverBender Blog: My Day in the Life of a Lineman

August 16 2023 at 4:19 PM

MARYVILLE - You never know where the day will take you. Case in point, this morning I stuffed two rolled-u...

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Join us every week on the RiverBender Blog, where our talented reporter Sydney Sinks brings the Metro East to life through her engaging writing. Sydney shares a blend of anecdotes, observations, and insightful commentary, delving into the heart and soul of the greater Alton area. From the pulse of local events to the stories of the people who shape our community, Sydney's weekly entries provide a unique, insider's perspective. Her vibrant storytelling captures the spirit of the Riverbend region, making each post a must-read for residents and visitors alike. Stay tuned to Sydney's RiverBender Blog for a weekly dose of everything that makes our community extraordinary.