News across Starke County
Starke County Surveyor’s Office hosting Fall photo contest
The Starke County Surveyor’s Office is inviting residents to capture the sights of fall during a photo contest throughout October. The contest was announced on social media Wednesday evening, and participants can enter by posting a fall-themed photo taken in Starke County in the…
Wythogan Park splash pad to close for season
The Wythogan Park splash pad in Knox will soon close for the season. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok shared an announcement with WKVI on Tuesday that stated that the splash pad will close for the season Monday, October 5th. The splash pad has been a seasonal attraction at Wythogan Park…
La Porte County Health Department to host free hearing and vision screenings for kids
The La Porte County Health Department has announced that it will be providing free hearing and vision screenings for children. These free screenings are available for both homeschool students and any students in grades K-12. The quick hearing and vision screenings will take place…
Mobile health events coming to Starke County
The Starke County Health Department has shared information about two mobile health services that will make stops in Starke County in the coming weeks. Indiana University Health will offer mobile lung cancer screenings Wednesday, September 30th from 9am to 3pm Central Time at the…
Meet the Candidates Night in Knox October 13
Knox will hold a Meet the Candidates Night in mid-October, before the November midterm election. The event is sponsored by The Starke County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Knox, The Leader, and WKVI. An announcement shared by the Chamber of Commerce states that this Meet the…
Community Services of Starke County to host vendor fair Saturday; vendors still being accepted
A vendor fair will be held this weekend at Community Services of Starke County in Knox. The announcement shares that the fair, which will be held on Saturday, September 19th, will feature a variety of vendors offering items including hand-carved wood puzzles, candles, honey,…
City of Knox announces Trunk or Treat event
An announcement from the City of Knox shares information about its Trunk or Treat event this year. The event, sponsored by the Knox Park Department and the Starke County Chamber of Commerce, will take place at Wythogan Park in Knox on Sunday, October 25th. Line up for Trunk or…
Mobile lung cancer screening this month in Knox
IU Health will offer mobile lung cancer screenings later this month at the Knox Community Center. The mobile screening unit will be at the community center Wednesday, September 30th from 9am to 3pm. To be eligible for a screening, individuals must have a history of smoking 20…
Pumpkin Trains in October at Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson has announced it will offer its Pumpkin Trains every Saturday in October this year. The diesel-powered trains will take passengers on a 10-mile round trip to the Kankakee River and back. Each trip lasts approximately 45 minutes…
Knox Fall Bash and Alumni Reunion this weekend
The City of Knox Fall Bash and Knox Alumni Reunion will be held this Saturday, September 12th at Wythogan Park. The event is open to the community and begins at 4pm Central Time. It will include a beer garden by 10-56 Brewing and food vendors. All Knox alumni classes are invited…
Beyond the Book Festival this Saturday
The Starke County Public Library is holding its 4th annual Beyond the Book Festival this Saturday. The one-day event will take place Saturday, September 12th from 9am to 3pm Central Time at the Schricker Public Library in Knox. The festival will feature more than 40 authors with…