This year’s Moving Starke County Forward summer walking challenge is now underway. Between now and Labor Day, residents have the chance to compete for prizes by seeing who can walk the most.
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Starke and Pulaski counties’ health rankings took a bit of a hit in 2021, after years of modest improvements. The 2021 County Health Rankings were released earlier this spring by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute.
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The Moving Starke County Forward Organization encourages residents to be more active in the month of May.
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To recognize all the progress that participants have made in the Moving Starke County Forward “Moon Walkers” initiative so far this year, a drawing for a Fitbit was recently held.
North Judson resident Peggy Bohac was randomly selected and MSCF representatives were pleased to award her with the prize. Another prize will be presented at the end of October when the campaign wraps up for the year. Continue reading
The 6th annual Moving Starke County Forward Walking Challenge began July 1 and continues through Oct. 31.
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok will be holding several meetings today as a part of the process for amending and renewing the 5-year Parks Master Plan.
The purpose of today’s meetings is to gather community input about the various concerns and any recommendations that people have about the parks in Knox.
The first meetings will be conducted with stakeholders. Mayor Estok said that at 1:30 p.m. he will meet with Starke County Youth Club representatives. Then starting around 4:30 p.m. representatives from Moving Starke County Forward, the Starke County Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals Group will meet with the mayor to discuss individual group concerns.
At 6 p.m. a public hearing will be held at City Hall, where community members can weigh in on what they’d like to see at Wythogan Park, Sandy Acres and Heritage Park. Everyone is encouraged to attend to have their voice heard and their suggestions considered. Continue reading
The Get Moving Starke County walking challenge concluded its fifth season on Monday, Sept. 4.
This year’s campaign, Starke County Walks to the National Parks in America, gathered more than 25,000 miles which surpassed the 16,000 mile goal.
This past Sunday, Moving Starke County Forward hosted an event for Overdose Awareness at Wythogan Park. The event honored the community’s first responders as well as featured moving testimony from a former addict who is now working to raise awareness and promote recovery. Continue reading
Starke County residents are making progress in this summer’s Get Moving Challenge. More than 6,500 miles have been logged by 61 participants, according to Moving Starke County Forward.
Moving Starke County Forward’s fifth annual Get Moving Challenge is now underway. Starke County Walks to the National Parks in America began on Memorial Day and continues through Labor Day. Community members are encouraged to walk, run, bike, or take part in any physical activity of their choice. Participants can then log their miles for a chance to win prizes.
Parents and guardians of preschool age Starke County children can learn about education options during the 4th Annual Starke County Preschool Fair. Continue reading
Starke County has moved up slightly in annual health rankings, but it’s still toward the bottom. The County Health Rankings, which are put together each year by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute, were released Wednesday. Continue reading
The Starke United Fund is kicking off its 2016 campaign. Its goal is to raise money to help improve Starke County’s education, health, and income. Continue reading
Starke County residents logged over 12,000 miles during Moving Starke County Forward’s 2016 summer walking challenge. This year’s event, called “Starke County Walks to the Moon,” ran from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During that time, 135 individuals took part in the challenge, as well as to 15 teams. Continue reading
Moving Starke County Forward is working to reduce the stigma attached to drug abuse and deaths due to overdoses. The 56 ribbons that have lined the front lawn of Starke Hospital for the past few weeks represent local lives lost to drug overdoses over the past seven years. They were moved to Wythogan Park in Knox last night for the second annual candlelight vigil to remember lives lost and celebrate those who are in recovery. Continue reading
Starke County is making strides in the war on drugs with regard to overdose deaths. Local health department officials say average of nine drug-related deaths were reported between 2008 and 2013, with numbers ranging between seven and 12 annually. Data from 2014 and 2015 indicates four overdoses, which is a significant drop. Continue reading
Time’s running out for those taking part in Moving Starke County Forward’s summer walking challenge to log their miles. Continue reading
Moving Starke County Forward’s summer walking challenge is entering its final weeks. As of last Friday, more than 8,300 miles have been logged by 143 participants, according to the organization. Continue reading
Starke County is reporting some positive news in the battle against drug overdose.
