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
Economic Development Officials on Knox Council Agenday
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver will speak to the Knox City Council this evening on behalf of a local business. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Revised Specs for New City Streets
The Knox City Council last week adopted revised construction specifications for city streets. Superintendent Jeff Borg says the 8 inches of compacted aggregate will stay the same. The 2 inches of asphalt binder with three inches and to replace the 1 inch Number 11 surface with an inch and a half. Continue reading
Knox Council Reestablishes Cumulative Capital Development Fund
Knox residents will soon see a slight increase in their tax bills after the city council voted last week to reestablish a cumulative capital development fund. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston explained the city collected such a tax until recently. The rate goes down over time and is at zero again, so the fund had to be reestablished. Continue reading
Knox Houses Slated for Demolition With Blight Elimination Funds
The City of Knox will be able to tear down two more blighted houses. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday night they’ve received an additional $36,000 from the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority. Continue reading
Knox Firefighters to Collect More Income Surveys
Knox-Center Township Volunteer Fire Department members will be canvassing the city again over the next few days in an effort to proceed with a state grant application. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Funding for Additional Wythogan Park Restrooms, Manns Opposed
Funding for the proposed new restroom and concession stand on the east side of Wythogan Park cleared a big hurdle during Tuesday’s Knox City Council meeting. Continue reading
Public Hearing Tonight on Knox Cumulative Capital Development Fund
Knox residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed tax increase tonight before the city council takes final action. Continue reading
Mayor Estok Reviews 2016 Accomplishments
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is touting some of the city’s accomplishments in his first year since retaking office. Continue reading
