A new School Resource Officer (SRO) will begin duties at the Knox Community School Corporation next week.
Continue readingKnox School Officials, City Look Forward to SRO Presence in Schools
Knox City Council Discusses Starke County Tax Abatements
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston provided a summary about Starke County businesses who are currently receiving tax abatements when city council members met Tuesday night.
Continue readingBusiness Spotlight Feature Included on Electronic Message Board in Knox
The business spotlight feature that appears on the electronic message board in the City of Knox was discussed during this week’s council meeting.
Continue readingVolunteers Needed for Future Special Events in the City of Knox
If you’re interested in playing a part in any of the special events the City of Knox has planned in 2019, you’re in luck. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok announced on Tuesday that there is a need for volunteers for future events.
Continue reading2019 Mayoral Appointments Addressed at Knox City Council Meeting
Mayoral appointments were addressed during Tuesday night’s Knox City Council meeting.
Continue readingFirst Day of Filing Ends with Three Candidates for Knox Offices
Three Democrats filed to run for office in the City of Knox on the first day of filing Wednesday. Mayor Dennis Estok and District 3 City Council Member Jeff V. Berg both filed for reelection, according to the Starke County Clerk’s Office, while Colleen A. Hodge filed to run for clerk-treasurer. Incumbent Jeff Houston is not seeking another term.
Continue readingKnox City Council Amends Salary Ordinance to Account for School Resource Officer
Knox City Council members amended the Salary Ordinance for 2019 in order to account for a new School Resource Officer position.
Continue readingKnox City Council Elects President Pro Temp, Addresses Appointments
The President Pro Tempore for the Knox City Council was selected Tuesday evening.
As a reminder, a “president pro tempore” serves as the representative for the council members and that individual would run the meeting if Mayor Estok is ever absent.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Discuss Funding for School Resource Officer Tonight
Knox City Council members will discuss funding for a school resource officer when they meet tonight.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Policy and Guidelines for Electronic Message Board
Knox City Council members considered a group of policies and guidelines related to the electric message board located near the C
Knox Officials Submit Grant Application to IHCDA’s Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok discussed the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program with city council members when they met last week.
Continue readingMOA Between City of Knox and the SCEDF Modified Following Negotiations
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Knox and the Starke County Economic Development Foundation was up for approval during Wednesday night’s city council meeting.
Continue readingKnox Clerk-Treasurer Announces He Won’t Be Running for Re-Election
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston announced that he will not be running for re-election when city council members met Wednesday night.
Houston explained that he plans to finish out his entire term but he won’t be entering as a candidate in the clerk-treasurer’s race next year. Continue reading
Knox City Council Approves 2019 Holiday Schedule, Questions Arise Over Necessity of Election Days
While reviewing the holiday schedule for 2019, Knox City Council members discussed the possibility of potentially leaving election days off of future schedules. Continue reading
Knox Officials Seek Two More Eye Sores to Demolish with Remaining Blight Elimination Funds
With money remaining from the Blight Elimination Grant, Knox officials are looking for a few more eye sores to get rid of within the city limits.
In his report during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston stated that about $36,000 is left over from that grant.
Mayor Dennis Estok added that they can afford to eliminate two more structures and encouraged anyone who owns a blighted or abandoned building to contact his office as soon as possible. Continue reading
Knox City Council Authorizes Housing Rehabilitation Grant Application to be Submitted
A resolution authorizing a grant to be submitted to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority was approved by Knox City Council members Tuesday night.
Mayor Dennis Estok explained that officials will be applying for an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation grant that is geared toward helping low and moderate income individuals as well as those with disabilities.
Mayor Estok indicated that the funding would help offset the cost of various rehabilitation projects including those that have to do with electricity, plumbing or roof work. Continue reading
Holiday Essay Contest Winners will Play a Part in Knox’s Christmas Festivities Later this Month
Several talented student writers from the Knox Community School Corporation will get a chance to play a part in the Peppermint Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony thanks to their impressive essays about what Christmas means to them.
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok recognized the participating 4th, 5th and 6th-grade students at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, stating that all the kids did a great job with their essays. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Members Consider Request from Main Street Homeowners
The Knox Board of Works members considered a request from residents at 205 S Main Street when they met this week.
Mayor Dennis Explained that the homeowners were seeking permission to place a dumpster in the road in front of their home as they complete some roof work. He explained, “They absolutely have no room in their yard to put a dumpster and they can’t put it in the alley because of the garbage and all that.” Continue reading
Knox Police Chief Asks City Council to Review No Parking Fine
Knox Police Chief Harold Smith asked city council members to review the city’s no parking fines when members met Tuesday night.
Chief Smith mentioned that the fine is currently set at $5 and that doesn’t seem to dissuade people from parking in prohibited areas. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Discusses Community Crossings Projects with City Council Members
The City of Knox was awarded $346,138.07 in the most recent round of INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
When City Council members met earlier this month, Mayor Dennis Estok indicated they were fortunate to be a recipient this year since about 444 communities applied and only 283 were awarded funds. Continue reading
