PREP BASKETBALL: Gateway AAU shootout is coming to Marquette Catholic High
Six-game event is scheduled for July 5.
View ArticleBrunnworth 50th Anniversary
Gary and Brenda Brunnworth of Jerseyville are celebrating their Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary.
View ArticleRIVERBEND SPORTS TRIVIA QUESTION: June 30, 2017
Last week's question: At this year’s girls state track meet Alton’s Katie Mans became the third female athlete to win at least three career medals at state for the Redbirds, joining LaJarvia Brown and...
View ArticleRiverbend Boys Track Athlete of the Year
Jordan Hawkins is enjoying a tremendous career as a thrower for the Roxana boys track and field program.
View ArticleRiverbend Girls Track Athlete of the Year
Katie Mans was shocked when she saw a picture of herself competing in the high jump on the cover of this year’s IHSA girls track state meet program.
View ArticleRiverbend Baseball Player of the Year
After going hitless in the first two games of the ‘17 baseball season against Mount Vernon and Belleville East, Corey Price had reason to be concerned.
View ArticleRiverbend Softball Player of the Year
After Roxana sophomore Abi Stahlhut smacked a two-run double in the bottom of the fourth against the Metro East Lutheran Knights under chilly conditions on April 6 at Roxana Park, she got some good...
View ArticleRiverbend Girls Soccer Player of the Year
There is a name that marks a before and after in Roxana Shells girls soccer history. That name is Emma Lucas.
View ArticleRiverbend Boys Tennis Co-Players of the Year
Jon Claywell and Daniel McCluskey enjoyed an historic season on the tennis courts for the Marquette Catholic Explorers in 2017.
View ArticleBradley Wayne Elledge
Bradley Wayne Elledge, 63, of Alton, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017, at his home.
View ArticleCarson Joseph Crutcher
He was born at 1:26 a.m. on June 22, 2017, in OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, the son of Patrick Crutcher and Nicole Trail of Alton. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 inches long....
View ArticleJaxon Neal Vaughn
He was born at 6:39 p.m. on June 23, 2017, in OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, the son of Greg Vaughn and Jessica Vaughn of Dorsey. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 inches long....
View ArticleEzra Martin Sumner
He was born at 1:22 p.m. June 22, 2017, in OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, the son of Daniel Sumner and Amy Meneses. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long. Grandparents...
View ArticleJocelynn Nicole Womack
She was born at 11:30 a.m. on June 19, 2017, in OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, the daughter of Jamarco Womack of Alton and Stephanie Rogers of Bethalto. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces,...
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