The 37th Annual Henry F. Schricker Dinner is set for Thursday, November 21 at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.
Continue reading37th Annual Henry F. Schricker Dinner to Honor Local Leaders
Knox Mayor Reminds Residents of Trunk or Treat Event
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok reminded the Knox City Council members Tuesday night that the Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Starke County Chamber of Commerce, Knox Park Department and the City of Knox is planned for Sunday, October 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CT at Wythogan Park in Knox.
Continue readingStarke County Historical Society Hosts Open House at the Schricker Home
The Starke County Historical Society invites the community to attend an open house Saturday, October 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. CT at former Governor and Mrs. Henry Schricker’s historic home at 401 S. Main Street in Knox.
Continue readingStarke County Chamber of Commerce Awards Tomorrow Night
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce will honor the Henry F. Schricker Award winner and the Business of the Year winner in an awards dinner scheduled for tomorrow night at 5:30 p.m. CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.
Continue readingStarke County Chamber of Commerce Announces Henry F. Schricker Award Dinner Next Week
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s Henry F. Schricker Award winner and the Business of the Year. An awards dinner is scheduled for next week to honor the recipients.
Continue readingStarke County Shoptacular this Saturday
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce invites community members to participate in the Starke County Shoptacular Saturday, November 27.
Continue readingHenry F. Schricker Award Dinner Scheduled for Tonight
The Henry F. Schricker Award dinner will be held tonight to honor community members who have been chosen for the award for their “service before self” to Starke County.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Prompts Volunteer Organizations to Find More Efficient Ways to Help Those in Need
In a year when COVID-19 has disrupted much of everyday life, local volunteers have used their creativity to keep helping those in need. The Kid’s Closet Ministry provides school supplies, clothing, and other resources to about Starke County 1,200 children a year. Director Linda Lewandowski says that volunteers can no longer deliver clothes directly to homes, but they found a solution that turned out to be more efficient.
Continue readingStarke County Chamber of Commerce Postpones Schricker Award Dinner
Local organizations continue to rethink their events, amid surging COVID-19 cases. The Starke County Chamber of Commerce has postponed this year’s Henry F. Schricker Award Dinner.
Continue readingMark Rippy to Receive Henry F. Schricker Award
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipient of this year’s Henry F. Schricker Award.
Continue readingStarke County Meet the Candidates Event to Be Held Tonight
Starke County voters have a chance to hear from a number of the candidates on November’s ballot tonight. WKVI is teaming up with the Starke County Chamber of Commerce and the Starke County Leader for a Meet the Candidates night.
Continue readingDeadline Approaching for Schricker Award Nominations
There’s still time to nominate someone for this year’s Henry F. Schricker Award. It’s presented annually by the Starke County Chamber of Commerce to recognize residents who put “service before self.”
Continue readingTwo New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Starke County
Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch said two more positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the county.
Continue readingFirst Annual Starke County Holiday Shoptacular to Highlight Local Shopping Spots
In order to highlight all of the shopping options sprinkled throughout the area, Starke County Tourism and the Chamber of Commerce are hosting the first ever ‘Holiday Shoptacular’ event!
Continue readingBen and Dorothy Osinski Named Schricker Winners
The winners of the Henry F. Schricker Award were recently announced by the officials from the Starke County Chamber of Commerce.
Continue readingRibbon Cutting Scheduled for Knox Ford Dealership
Following a recent transition in ownership, the Knox community will soon be cutting the ribbon on the city’s Ford dealership. The Starke County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lochmandy Ford tomorrow morning at 10:00. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Continue readingNew Director Selected for Starke County Chamber of Commerce
After a few months of searching for the perfect fit, a new executive director has been selected for the Starke County Chamber of Commerce.
Continue readingPublic Hearing Held on Broadband Planning Grant
The Starke County Commissioners held a public hearing Monday night on a Broadband Readiness Planning Grant.
Support Local Businesses This Saturday at the Starke County Holiday Market
The inaugural Starke County Holiday Market is taking place this Saturday. The Starke County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting these holiday shopping events on the first four Saturdays in December to give residents a chance to do their seasonal shopping locally.
Vendors can start setting up in the Knox Mall at 8 a.m. and individuals are responsible for bringing their own tables and chairs. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. tomorrow and the initial prize drawing for the Shop Local Bingo game will be held around 1 p.m. Continue reading
Starke County Young Professionals Choose to Remain a Committee through the Chamber of Commerce
When the Starke County Young Professionals Group met earlier this month, they covered a few different organizational matters.
For instance, members discussed whether they should remain a committee under the Starke County Chamber of Commerce or if they should branch out and go through the process of becoming a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
There was a consensus among the members in attendance that it would be more beneficial to remain a committee under the Chamber for the time being. Continue reading
