A popular amenity in Wythogan Park will soon be open for the season. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last night the splash pad will be operational by about 11 a.m. Friday. Continue reading
Wythogan Park Splash Pad to Open Friday
Five Year Infrastructure Plan Includes Knox Industrial Park Improvements
Updates to the roads through the Knox Industrial Park are included in the Starke County Highway Department’s five-year infrastructure plan. Continue reading
Knox Council Looks to Address Illegal Dumping
The Knox City Council hopes to soon consider an ordinance to levy heavy fines for illegal dumping. Continue reading
Knox City Council Extends Park Hours
Parks in the city of Knox will open earlier following action Tuesday by the city council. Continue reading
Knox Officials Finalizing Financing for Community Center Repairs
The City of Knox should have money in hand by early June to replace the roof and HVAC system at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Continue reading
Performance Stage Sod Installation Today, Additional Summer Plans Announced
Knox officials are putting final touches on the performance stage in Wythogan Park ahead of the May 27th dedication. Mayor Dennis Estok is looking for volunteers to help lay sod today for the project. They will begin work at 10 a.m., and he encourages anyone who would like to lend a hand to stop by. Continue reading
Community Center Repairs, Park Hours on Knox Council Agenda
The Knox City Council will get more information tonight about how to pay for improvements to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. The HVAC system and roof both need to be replaced. So does the carpeting. Continue reading
Starke County Young Professionals Hope to Match Volunteers with Community Needs
Members of the Starke County Young Professionals group have been busy introducing themselves to community leaders recently. Representatives attended this week’s Knox City Council and Hamlet Town Council meetings. Continue reading
Knox Performance Stage Nearly Finished
Wythogan Park’s newest attraction is nearly complete. Continue reading
Knox Extends 50/50 Sidewalk Program
Knox residents have a bit more time to sign up for this year’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. Continue reading
Knox Council to Get Updates from Starke County Youth Club, Economic Development Foundation
The Knox City Council will hear from a couple organizations working to improve Starke County. Continue reading
Knox Seeks Craft Vendors for Independence Day Festivities
Plans are coming together for this year’s Knox Independence Day celebration. The event will take place Saturday, July 1, starting with a parade down Main Street and ending with a fireworks display in Wythogan Park. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves 2017 Street Paving List
The City of Knox plans to spend at least $75,000 on street paving this year. On Tuesday, the city council approved a list of paving projects proposed by Street Superintendent Jeff Borg. Continue reading
Knox Council Plans Bond Issue for Community Center Upgrades
The Knox City Council got some more information Tuesday about how to pay for upgrades to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Required Budget Reductions
The Knox City Council has approved some budget reductions to compensate for the circuit breaker credit. Continue reading
Knox Council to Consider Budget Cuts, Paving Projects
The Knox City Council will consider a budget reduction resolution during tonight’s meeting. The resolution calls for cuts to five of the city’s funds, including a reduction of nearly $200,000 from the General Fund, to compensate for the circuit breaker credit. Continue reading
Knox Council to Meet Tonight
The Knox City Council has a light agenda for tonight’s meeting. No specific action items or presentations are listed on the advance agenda. Mayor Dennis Estok and Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston will present their reports during the 7 p.m. session at city hall. Continue reading
Knox Gets Early Jump on Fireworks Fundraising
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok says donations from businesses and corporations are coming in for the city’s annual July fireworks display. Continue reading
Walorski Writes Letter In Support of Knox Grant Application
Efforts by the City of Knox to obtain a grant to add on to the south side fire station have gotten a boost. U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski has written a letter to the community development block grant manager with the state Office of Community and Rural Affairs in support of the project. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves J.W. Hicks Tax Abatement
A well-established business in the Knox Industrial Park has plans to significantly grow its local presence over the next few years. J.W. Hicks owner Jim Hicks told the Knox City Council he intends to expand the company’s two existing plants in the industrial park, add a stand-alone fabrication building and build a corporate office and research facility at the corner of Klockner Drive and Pacific Avenue. Continue reading
