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Mark Paquette, instrumental music teacher at Ottawa Middle School, leads a band practice group Thursday afternoon as his son, Cale Paquette, 14, standing at right, helps a student follow along with the music. Cale, who is now a freshman at Ottawa High School, was in band class with his father for three years.

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Principal says he’s leaving job, switching careers
Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:00 PM

Teachers face balancing act when their kids are students
Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:00 PM

Bond news has local officials smiling
Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:00 PM

Lost dog rescued, reunited with owner in strange twist
Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:00 PM

Holiday craft show set for return
Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:00 PM

Local farm to supply suburb mayor’s Christmas tree
Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:00 PM

Kansas Gas Service sends workers to Ottawa area to replace meters
Friday, November 06, 2009 10:40 PM

President orders flags half-staff
Friday, November 06, 2009 10:36 PM

Ottawan hit with firearms charges
Friday, November 06, 2009 10:35 PM

Project aims to ‘Stamp-Out’ hunger
Friday, November 06, 2009 10:33 PM

H1N1 vaccine clinic set for Thursday
Friday, November 06, 2009 10:33 PM

County commission not meeting
Friday, November 06, 2009 10:32 PM

Menus
Friday, November 06, 2009 10:24 PM

PSU rep visiting West Franklin
Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:51 PM

OU to show HBO Alzheimer’s special
Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:50 PM

Retailers ready for holiday shopping, gloomy forecast
Friday, November 06, 2009 12:00 PM

Woman, cops warn of Ottawa purse snatcher
Friday, November 06, 2009 12:00 PM

School cuts costs with old tactic
Friday, November 06, 2009 12:00 PM

’Tis the season ... for vehicle-deer wrecks
Friday, November 06, 2009 12:00 PM

Police: Traffic stop nets drugs, ammo
Friday, November 06, 2009 12:00 PM

Stalking case headed to trial next year
Friday, November 06, 2009 12:00 PM

H1N1 vaccine clinic planned Tuesday
Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:30 PM

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