The Starke County Youth Club is accepting applications for its 2026 Youth of the Year program.
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Starke County Youth Needs Assessment Launches to Help Shape the Future for Local Youth
KNOX – The Starke County Youth Club (SCYC), in partnership with the Northern Indiana Community Foundation (NICF), is launching a countywide Youth-Based Needs Assessment to better understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities facing young people throughout Starke County.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club Radiothon Raises Over $66,000 in Community Support
Knox, Indiana — The Starke County Youth Club’s annual Radiothon, held May 1, 2026, on WKVI K99.3 FM, was a strong success, generating $66,570 in pledged support from listeners and community members across the region, marking it as one of the most successful fundraising events in the organization’s history.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club Radiothon Today
Today, Friday, May 1st, is the day for the Starke County Youth Club’s annual Radiothon fundraiser.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club Radiothon Set for May 1
Knox, Indiana — The Starke County Youth Club will host its annual Radiothon fundraiser on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. live on WKVI K99.3 FM.
Starke County Youth Club to hold Jungle Adventure Spring Break Camp
Starke County Youth Club has opened registration for its Jungle Adventure Spring Break camp.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club Announces Drone Camp Sponsored by NiSource Charitable Foundation and NIPSCO
The Starke County Youth Club is excited to announce its upcoming Drone Camp, made possible through the generous support of the NiSource Charitable Foundation and NIPSCO.
Continue readingKnox City Council Votes to Donate to Starke County Youth Club
By James Master
KNOX – On April 22, the Knox City Council was given the annual update, by Executive Director of the Starke County Youth Club Irene Szakonyi, about what the club has been doing recently.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Receives Update on Starke County Youth Club
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Executive Director Irene Szakonyi and Mark Vendl from the Starke County Youth Club presented an update on club activities to the North Judson Town Council last week.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club Secures Grant to Install Statue in Knox Serenity Gardens
The Mayor of Knox has been coordinating with the Starke County Youth Club about an artistic addition for the downtown area.
Mayor Dennis Estok informed council members last week that the Youth Club has acquired a grant to install a statue in Serenity Gardens, the gathering space adjacent to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Consulting with a Tree Surgeon can make the designing process more enjoyable.
Continue readingThe Starke County Youth Club RadioThon is Only Days Away!
During the annual Starke County Youth Club RadioThon this Friday, you’ll have a chance to hear all the ways that the organization’s afterschool, summertime and enrichment programs positively impact local kids.
Executive Director Irene Szakonyi recently visited with the Knox City Council to issue a reminder about the important role the community plays in keeping the program going.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
Starke County Youth Club Executive Director Irene Szakonyi is expected to provide a presentation during tonight’s Knox City Council meeting.
Continue readingSCYC Seeks Donations After Enrolling in Tax Preparation Program
Local residents can support an area not-for-profit this year during tax season.
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SCYC Raises More than $40-thousand for Youth Activities
An organization dedicated to youth has raised thousands of dollars to support their efforts.
The Starke County Youth Club hosted its 8th annual radio-thon. The event was held on the airwaves of WKVI. A goal of $50-thousand was set to support after school activities in Starke County.
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After School Organization Looking To Generate Funds for Youth Programs (Mon)
A local after school program is looking to raise a bit of money later this spring.
The Starke County Youth Club’s 8th Annual RadioThon will be held May 1st. The organization – which launched in 2001 – provides a range of activities, including healthy eating and possibly taking students on field trips.
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Youth Club Radiothon To Take Place Today
It’s finally here: The Starke County Youth Club Radiothon will take place today to raise funds for the organization that helps over 600 Starke County children. With four sites throughout the county that provide after-school, summer, and recreational programs, more than 200 students use the after-school program each and every day.
Youth Club Executive Director Irene Szakonyi says they will be accepting pledges for six hours.
“We take over the station at 10 in the morning, and we are live on the air until 4 p.m. taking calls. Thank you WKVI and all of our donors out there,” said Szakonyi.
The key aspects of the SCYC program are education, enrichment, relationships, and community. Everyone is encouraged to make a pledge for this very worthwhile cause.
