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Photos: Magician Rob Thompson entertains Ottawa youth

By Derek Barichello
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Nora holds up an American flag after magician Rob Thompson performs a trick turning handkerchiefs into the flag Wednesday, June 21, 2023, during a show sponsored by Ottawa Recreation at Central Intermediate School.

Nora holds up an American flag after magician Rob Thompson performs a trick turning handkerchiefs into the flag Wednesday, June 21, 2023, during a show sponsored by Ottawa Recreation at Central Intermediate School. (Derek Barichello)

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.