Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston addressed the City’s trash service ordinance during the most recent Board of Works meeting.
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Knox Mayor Informs City Council of Plan to Meet with Forester about Downtown Trees
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok recently informed the City Council that he had a meeting scheduled with a forester to discuss the trees in the downtown area.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Closes Deal to Purchase Former Moose Lodge Building on Main Street
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok recently informed City Council members that the City made an offer on the former Moose Lodge and it was accepted.
Mayor Estok explained the purchase is being made through the Redevelopment Commission and will be paid for with TIF funds.
Continue readingKnox Officials Touch on Recent Recycling Surcharges City has Incurred
The City of Knox had to once again make up the difference for recycling pick-up charges during the most recent billing cycle.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Announces City’s Trick-or-Treating Hours
Though Halloween may still be several weeks away, the Mayor of Knox said he’s already received some inquiries about when the City’s trick-or-treating hours will be held.
Continue readingCity of Knox to Install Permanent Pickle Ball Nets This Thursday
Local Pickle Ball players will soon be able to play the game more often with the anticipated addition of permanent nets to the courts in Wythogan Park.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Updates Council on Owner-Occupied Rehab Grant Program
The City of Knox will soon be bidding out work for five of the homes that have been approved for the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grant Program.
Mayor Dennis Estok informed the City Council Tuesday night that they’re seeking interested contractors.
Continue readingCity of Knox Helps Manage Local Cat Population with Visit from Neuter Scooter
To help control the local cat population Public Vet’s Neuter Scooter was in the City of Knox over the weekend.
Continue readingExtra Pickleball Courts Proving Popular in Winamac, Instructional Class Planned for Knox
Interest in pickleball continues to grow in Knox and Winamac. The expansion of the Winamac Town Park’s pickleball facilities last year has proven to be a good decision. That’s what Jon Chapman told the rest of the town’s park board last Thursday.
Continue readingKnox BOW Votes to Refrain from Renewing Permit at Pearl Street Property
A property that has been addressed multiple times by the Knox Board of Works over the last few years was discussed again when members met for their July meeting.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Issues Reminder About Final Movie in the Park
Community members will be able to get a little taste of Christmas in July with tonight’s showing of the 2018 animated version of the Grinch in Wythogan Park.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
The Knox City Council will consider a resolution related to splash pad services when members meet tonight.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Announces Start of Pickle Ball Court Project
Over the weekend, Knox Mayor Dennis Estok announced that work has begun on the tennis courts meaning that residents will soon be able to play “Pickle Ball” in Wythogan Park.
Continue readingKnox Officials Consider Implementing Policy to Regulate Consecutive Fundraisers
Knox officials recently began discussing the possibility of regulating fundraising within the city limits after receiving some questions about the city’s policy.
Continue readingDeadline to Submit Family Fun Day Parade Applications is This Friday!
There’s still time to sign-up to take part in the annual Family Fun Day parade in Knox.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Discusses Rundown Main Street Structure with City Council
Knox officials are taking steps to secure grant funding to help eliminate a dilapidated structure from Main Street.
Continue readingKnox City Council Given Update on Wythogan Park Entryway Project
The entryway widening project at Wythogan Park is expected to get started once the busy season ends.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Discusses Recycling Rate with City Council
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok discussed the City’s recycling contract with council members when they met last Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Issues Reminder About Parade Application Deadline
Applications for the City of Knox Independence Day Parade are due this month!
Mayor Dennis Estok issued a reminder during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, noting that the deadline to turn in an app is Friday, June 28th. No applications will be accepted after that date and no exceptions will be made.
Continue readingPickle Ball Court Project Delay Discussed with Knox City Council
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok informed the city council about a project down at Wythogan Park that has been experiencing a delay due to the recent weather.
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