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September 12 in History: From the Battle of Vienna to Henry Hudson's Voyage

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On September 12, one of the most far-reaching events in global history took place in 1683, when the Battle of Vienna ended with the defeat of the Ottoman siege of the city. At the time, the battle mattered because Vienna was a major political and military center in central Europe, and its fall would likely have changed the balance of power across the region. The victory by the combined forces of the Habsburg monarchy, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and other allies helped halt Ottoman expansion

Edwardsville Police Charge Missouri, Glen Carbon Residents With DUI, Drug Possession

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EDWARDSVILLE – Two drug-related DUI incidents in Edwardsville have resulted in charges against two in separate but similar Madison County cases. Tabatha L. Meyer, 36, of Glen Carbon, was charged on Sept. 2, 2026 with a Class 4 felony count of possession of a controlled substance and a Class A misdemeanor count of driving while under the influence. Meyer allegedly drove a motor vehicle on Center Grove Road in Edwardsville while under the influence of any drug or combination of drugs to

Free Public Candidate Forum Coming To Alton YWCA

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ALTON – Local voters will soon have a chance to hear from candidates running for Madison County and statewide offices in the Nov. 3, 2026 elections. YWCA Southwestern Illinois and the Alton Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) are teaming up to host a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the YWCA gymnasium, located at 304 E. Third St. in Alton. The event is free and open to the public, as both organizations aim to keep voters informed before they cast