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A schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the coming week.

Voluntary Action Center’s executive director announced plans to retire effective later this year, with a search for his replacement underway.

McKinley Elementary School in Ottawa announced its February Champions of the Charter students.

The course is designed to provide Illinois emergency first responders with operations-level information on large animal rescues.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation welcomed supporters to its annual A Country Night for a Cause gala, which blends the foundation’s mission with celebrations.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center will name a classroom and conference center in honor of Compeer Financial.

The Princeton High School’s Scholastic Bowl team recently placed ninth overall at the NAQT State Tournament.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for the third week in March.

Princeton coach Andy Puck retired after 24 seasons as the winningest volleyball coach at Princeton High School with 516 wins. He stands No. 2 with most wins in any sport at the varsity level in school history, second only to longtime cross country/girls track coach Pat Hodge