Knox and Winamac businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. Knox got about $200,000 to give to local businesses to help with job retention, as part of the third round of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program.
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The City of Knox is officially exploring its options before renewing its trash and recycling contract. The city council Tuesday agreed to let Mayor Dennis Estok seek bids for solid waste and recycling pickup.
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This year’s Knox Movies in the Park series kicks off next Wednesday, May 26. Mayor Dennis Estok says “Toy Story 4” will be shown at the Wythogan Park performance stage at 8:30 and then followed by a late Brendan Fraser movie.
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The historic bridge in Wythogan Park could soon be getting a facelift. Starke County Bridge No. 39, a Warren Pony Truss bridge dating back to 1915, was moved to the park entrance in 1992, from its previous location at County Road 1100 East at the Yellow River. But little has been done to it since then.
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A broadband internet company is exploring the possibility of bringing fiber optic service to Knox. The city council recently agreed to let Surf Broadband Solutions take a survey to see how many residents would be interested and what they’d be able to pay.
Continue readingA lack of help with event planning continues to draw frustration from Knox Mayor Dennis Estok. The mayor took city council members to task last week for the low turnout at a recent alumni reunion planning meeting.
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The City of Knox is seeking almost $138,000 to help tear down the former Moose Lodge. The city council last week held a public hearing on an application for Blight Clearance Program funding through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
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The Knox City Council took action Tuesday that will allow the city to accept $740,000 in federal COVID-19 relief money. Council members passed an ordinance creating a dedicated fund for American Rescue Plan Act money, based on the guidance of the State Board of Accounts.
Continue readingThe Knox City Council will take some preliminary steps tonight to spend the latest round of federal COVID-19 relief. Council members will discuss measures to create a separate fund for the $740,000 the city expects to get from the American Rescue Plan Act and proceed with working on a plan for how to spend it.
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The City of Knox is claiming success with its first pop-up store. Two years ago, the city made 10 South Main Street available for a small business to start up operations downtown.
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The City of Knox is giving residents a chance to clean up their properties. Dumpster Days are scheduled for Saturday, May 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Summer events may be coming back after a year off due to the pandemic, but in order for that to happen, they’ll need some help. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that things are lining up for the July 3 Family Fun Day, but they’re still trying to round up volunteers. “These events, it’s like starting all over,” he said. “You know, we’ve lost our continuity a little bit.”
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Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is urging residents to continue wearing masks when out in public. He notes that businesses still have the option to require employees to wear masks, even though Governor Holcomb eased the statewide mask mandate to an advisory.
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New security cameras will soon be coming to Wythogan Park, thanks to federal COVID-19 relief funding. The Knox City Council Tuesday approved the purchase of an eight-camera system from Vermillion Systems in Walkerton for close to $20,000.
Continue readingPark facilities in Knox could get new security cameras, thanks to federal COVID-19 relief money. The idea of using money made available by the CARES Act on cameras is expected to be discussed during tonight’s city council meeting.
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After two years, the City of Knox is finally about to close out its Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation grant. In March of 2019, the city got funding from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to help homeowners make needed repairs.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Dennis Estok is confident that summer events and programs could make a comeback, but only if residents do their part. “I know there’s people that refuses to get the vaccine and all of that, but if everybody does their part and we get the vaccine, I guarantee you, we can have all of our events,” Estok told the city council Tuesday.
Continue readingThe Knox City Council will meet for a work session tonight at 6:00 before its regular meeting at 7:00. No specific discussion topics are listed on the advance agenda, but council members previously discussed the need to update the specifications for trash and recycling bids.
Continue readingThe City of Knox may have to rethink its approach when it comes to attracting housing. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that it doesn’t look like tax credits would be an option.
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The Knox City Council wants to seek bids for trash and recycling pickup. Mayor Dennis Estok told council members Tuesday that the current contract with Waste Management is up at the end of July.
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