SCCF Grant Helps Knox Students Stitch Together Skills for the Future

Pictured, left to right. Front row: FACS teacher Sherry Wakal, SCCF Director of Development Jacque Ryan, and KMS Head Associate Principal Lindsey Shorosh. Back row: Willow Olejniczak, Sophia Patrick, Eliana Cadena, Alyra Elston, and Ryanne Krupinski-Vincent. Photo provided by SCCF.

The Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) recently awarded a $4,800 grant to Knox Middle School to purchase new sewing machines for its Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) classroom, giving students the opportunity to develop practical skills they can carry with them well beyond middle school.

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Starke County Youth Club Names 2026 Youth of the Year

L to R: Scholarship recipient Kaitlan Langer, Youth of the Year Kyleigh McClure, scholarship recipient Taylor Stacy. Photo provided by Starke County Youth Club

Knox, Indiana — The Starke County Youth Club (SCYC) celebrated its 2026 Youth of the Year candidates on October 22, bringing together families, community members, local businesses, and supporters to recognize the accomplishments and future aspirations of local young people.

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