Sydney Sinks

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Granite City Library Preps for Summer Reading Program

3 days ago | riverbender.com | Sydney Sinks

GRANITE CITY - Six Mile Regional Library District has a busy summer ahead. The library, with two locations in Granite City, will host their annual Summer Reading Program for kids throughout June and July. Executive Director Tina Hubert explained that the library aims to engage the community and help people access services and resources. “It’s the reason we’re here,” she said. “We’re here for the community, so we try to find programs, services and resources that benefit our community members.
Local Broker Aims to Demystify Medicare and Medicaid at Open Meetings

3 days ago | riverbender.com | Sydney Sinks

ALTON - There will be several open meetings this summer to help people navigate their Medicaid and Medicare benefits. At 6 p.m. on June 25, July 30, and Aug. 27, 2025, community members can come to the RiverBender.com Building at 200 W. 3rd Street in Alton to learn about Medicaid and Medicare. Jamie Goble with Medicare Insurance Techs will talk about how she can guide you through the process of applying and accessing your benefits.
Mayor and Developers Provide Update on Glen Carbon's Orchard Town Center

3 days ago | riverbender.com | Sydney Sinks

GLEN CARBON - During a recent dedication ceremony, Glen Carbon officials provided an update on the Orchard Town Center development. On June 3, 2025, community members came together to dedicate a greenspace near Dick’s Sporting Goods within Orchard Town Center. Glen Carbon Mayor Bob Marcus and representatives from developer The Staenberg Group said Phase One of the Orchard Town Center development was a success, and they have big plans for the future of the complex.
Glen Carbon's Orchard Town Center Dedicates Greenspace and Art Showcase

3 days ago | riverbender.com | Sydney Sinks

GLEN CARBON - Glen Carbon officials and representatives from The Staenberg Group came out to Orchard Town Center to dedicate a new greenspace and art showcase. On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, community members gathered at a greenspace area near Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Orchard Town Center complex in Glen Carbon for a dedication ceremony. The greenspace will be a spot for tenants and community members to utilize, and there are 15 pieces of art currently installed in the space to add to its vibrancy.
Alton Knights of Columbus to Host Blood Drive

4 days ago | riverbender.com | Sydney Sinks

Our Daily Show Interview! Alton Knights of Columbus: Blood Drive This Wednesday and More!ALTON - The Alton Knights of Columbus host six blood drives a year, including one this week. From 1–5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, community members are invited to 1015 Milton Road in Alton to give blood. Richard Ruedin with the Knights of Columbus noted that the need for blood is urgent, especially as summer approaches and donation rates drop.
Hayner Library Kicks Off Free Summer Reading Program for Kids and Teens

4 days ago | riverbender.com | Sydney Sinks

Our Daily Show Interview! Beyond the Shelves With Hayner: Summer Reading Starts Now!ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has kicked off their Summer Reading Program. This program is made up of free events for kids and teens to enjoy. Participants also complete reading challenges for the chance to win prizes. Mary and Sharon, librarians who oversee the program, explained that it’s a chance for kids to learn to love reading. “The point — I mean, obviously, it’s to have fun.
New Plant Store Opens in Downtown Alton

4 days ago | riverbender.com | Sydney Sinks

Our Daily Show Interview! Emily Tucker- Plant Em! ALTON - There’s a new store for plant lovers in downtown Alton. Plant Em, located at 302 East Broadway in Alton, sells a variety of rare, tropical and exotic plants. Owner Emily Tucker shared that plants helped her get through a tough time, and she hopes to help other people, too. “My store is my therapy,” Tucker said. “I finally made it happen.”Plant Em is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 12–4 p.m. on Sundays.
RiverBender Blog: Finding My Style, One Knickknack at a Time

4 days ago | edglentoday.com | Sydney Sinks

Like most people, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to find my own style. I (sort of) have a handle on how I like to dress, even though I mostly just wear the same seven outfits over and over again. I have stickers on my water bottle that make it feel like mine, mostly stickers from local organizations and coffee shops to remind me of my roots in the Riverbend region. Even my mousepad at work is a little saucy, declaring my love for cats and coffee.
Blind Players to Compete in Beep Baseball World Series in Edwardsville and Caseyville

4 days ago | riverbender.com | Sydney Sinks

Our Daily Show Interview! Jason Fraizer: Minds Eye Radio- Beep Ball World Series Set July 20-25thCASEYVILLE/EDWARDSVILLE - A local organization will host the National Beep Baseball Association World Series for blind and visually-impaired baseball players.
Custom Engraved Bricks to be Installed at James Killion Park

4 days ago | riverbender.com | Sydney Sinks

ALTON - Community members can purchase a brick to be dedicated at James Killion Park. The James Killion Beautification and Enhancement Committee is sponsoring a brick campaign to install personalized bricks around the bandshell at James Killion Park in Alton. For $200, you and your family or business can have a 12 by 12 concrete brick in the park. “The brick campaign came to be to have people in our community have ownership of what’s going on at Killion Park,” said Lee Barham, Brick Campaign Chair.