Upgrades to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center will now include window repairs. Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston told the city council Tuesday that seal plates will have to be replaced on four to six windows. Continue reading
Knox City Council Approves Rental Fees for Wythogan Park Performance Stage
The Wythogan Park Performance Stage will soon be available for rent. The Knox City Council approved a resolution Tuesday setting rental fees, along with some rules.
Knox Board of Works Selects Community Center HVAC Contractor
Updates to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center’s heating and cooling system will be installed, fixed and fine-tuned out by air duct cleaning austin tx. The company was chosen by the Knox Board of Works Monday, after it submitted the lowest of three quotes, at $120,000. Also, the board was glad to have had gotten one of the best electricity contractors for the lowest price.
Knox City Council Meeting Tonight
The Knox City Council has a light agenda for tonight’s meeting. No specific discussion or action items are listed, other than the usual reports from Mayor Dennis Estok and Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston.
Knox Hopes to Demolish Another House with Leftover Blight Elimination Grant Funds
The City of Knox may be able to tear down an additional house as part of its blight elimination effort. Over the past year or so, the city’s torn down 10 uninhabitable homes, with funding from the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority.
Knox Council Tightens Trash Dumping Regulations
The City of Knox is looking to crack down on illegal dumping. The city council approved an ordinance Tuesday that bans people who live outside the city limits from bringing their trash into the city for collection. It also raises fines to $150 for the first offense and $500 for all subsequent violations.
Illegal Dumping, Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Ordinances to be Considered by Knox City Council
The Knox City Council will consider an illegal dumping ordinance on first reading tonight. Mayor Dennis Estok previously told council members that someone has been dumping 20- to 30-pound bags of animal waste in park trash cans. Continue reading
Knox Officials Seek Sponsors for More Concerts in the Park
Knox officials have deemed the inaugural concert at the Wythogan Park performance stage a success and are looking forward to additional shows throughout the summer. Continue reading
Knox City Council Denies Selected Furniture Tax Abatement Request
The Knox City Council this week denied a tax abatement request from an embattled local factory, citing their lack of compliance with the terms of the deal. Continue reading
Knox Officials Discuss Water Street Paving Options
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok wants citizen input on a proposed street resurfacing project with historical implications. The city’s application for Community Crossings grant money from the state will include an update to Water Street west from Heaton Street past Wythogan Park to Mound Street. Continue reading
Knox Pulls Recycling Drop-Off Bins
The City of Knox is no longer offering drop-off recycling. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last night the Starke County Environmental Council pulled the two bins located at the corner of Shield and Mound Streets at his request last Friday. Continue reading
Pfost Appointed Knox Planning Administrator, Director of Building and Code Compliance
A longtime law enforcement officer will soon be in charge of code enforcement for the City of Knox. Kenny Pfost has been appointed as the city’s director of building and code compliance by Mayor Dennis Estok. Pfost will also serve as planning administrator, following action by the Knox Plan Commission Tuesday.
Knox Plan Commission to Consider Replacement of Planning Administrator
The Knox Plan Commission will consider the replacement of the city’s planning administrator during tonight’s meeting.
Knox Officials Dedicate Veterans Parkway
A road at the south end of the Knox City Limits has a new name. Last summer the city used Community Crossings grant money to connect 150 South between Roosevelt Road and South Heaton Street. During a dedication ceremony yesterday, Mayor Dennis Estok told the crowd of veterans, family members and city officials the former county road needed a new name. Continue reading
Wythogan Park Performance Stage Officially Open for Concerts
The newest amenity in Wythogan Park is officially open. City officials and representatives of the Starke County Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for the performance stage during Saturday’s car show. Continue reading
Sponsors Sought for Additional Wythogan Park Band Stage Events
Knox officials are set to cut the ribbon for the city’s newest amenity today and are hoping it will get lots of use throughout the summer.
The performance stage in Wythogan Park will be dedicated at 2:30 p.m. The brief program will be followed by a free concert in the park sponsored by the city. Jim Pulse will start the entertainment at 3 p.m. and will play until 5 or 5:30. After that Half Track will take the stage and play until whenever. The performances coincide with the car show in the park, which will be followed by a cruise night. Continue reading
Knox Officials Schedule Veterans Parkway Road Dedication
The City of Knox is celebrating Memorial Day by officially renaming a road in honor of service members. Mayor Dennis Estok says members of the VFW and American Legion will take part in Monday’s dedication ceremony for Veterans Parkway. Continue reading
Band Stage Dedication, Car Show and Cruise Night Saturday in Knox
The City of Knox is set to kick off the summer season with a full Saturday of activities. Mayor Dennis Estok says registration begins at 2 p.m. for the annual car show, which will get under way at 3 in Wythogan Park. Awards will be presented at 6:30 p.m., and the cruise wil immediately follow. Continue reading
Wythogan Park Splash Pad to Open Friday
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
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
