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6 in custody after fight at St. Charles school
Saturday, 09 February 2013 10:21 Published in Local NewsThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports none of the four adults and two juveniles were associated with St. Charles West High School, where the melee occurred.
Police say the mob ran into the school about 2:30 p.m. Friday as classes were ending for the day. Witnesses said the group began fighting in the lobby, but it's not clear if they were targeting a St. Charles West student. Two school district employees were hurting trying to break up the fight. One juvenile, whose identity wasn't immediately clear, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said no weapons were involved. All six suspects were detained.
Justin Timberlake to be 'creative director' of Bud Light Platinum ads
Friday, 08 February 2013 16:19 Published in Local NewsTimberlake was named the creative director for the Platinum brand. Budweiser joins a growing list of companies to hand the creative reins to musicians. BlackBerry tapped singer Alicia Keys to be its creative director, a title given to Lady Gaga by Polaroid and to will.i.am by Intel.
Illinois State Fair announces additional musical acts
Friday, 08 February 2013 15:57 Published in Local NewsFair officials announced that classic rock groups Styx and REO Speedwagon will play on August 10. Country acts, the Band Perry, Billy Currington, Gary Allan, and Thompson Square will also play at the fairgrounds. The state fair runs from August 8-18.
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