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
Knox Performance Stage Nearly Finished
Wythogan Park’s newest attraction is nearly complete. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Waives Fees for Habitat for Humanity Project
Starke-Pulaski Habitat for Humanity officials hope to break ground on their home site in Knox within the next month. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok wants to schedule a formal groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of the project. This is the first of what he hopes will be several Habitat homes constructed in Knox. 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
Deadline Looms for Knox Property Owner
The owner of a dilapidated house in downtown Knox will present final renovation plans to the Knox Board of Works when they meet tomorrow morning. Lucia Valladares will also provide an update on the property cleanup at 6 N. Pearl Street. She told the board at their March meeting it would take between three and four weeks. 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
Ribbon Cutting Set for Wythogan Park Performance Stage
The newest amenity in Wythogan Park is on schedule to open in May. An official ribbon cutting ceremony for the city performance stage will take place Saturday, May 27th at 2:30 p.m. Continue reading
Knox Doesn’t Qualify for Grant for Fire Station Expansion
The City of Knox did not qualify for a grant to make improvements to the south side fire station based on results of a recently completed income survey. Firefighters and city officials went door-to-door for several weeks to gather data from residents. Mayor Dennis Estok notes data from Center and part of Jackson Townships was also included since the fire department serves those areas. Continue reading
Property Owner Presents Rehab Plans for Blighted Knox House
The owner of a dilapidated house in downtown Knox has six months to make extensive repairs to the property. The vacant structure at 6 North Pearl Street was previously slated for demolition after the Knox Board of Works upheld an order last June to tear it down. Continue reading
Advance Tickets Required for National Day of Prayer Breakfast
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is hosting the city’s National Day of Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 4. It will take place from 7 until 8 a.m. at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in downtown Knox. 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
Knox Officials Eyeing Community Center Updates
The Knox City Council will soon consider major renovations to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday the building is nearly 20 years old and needs quite a bit of work. Continue reading
Knox Officials Hope to Wrap Up Income Surveys Soon
Knox officials are still collecting income surveys from city residents in an effort to proceed with a state grant application. They’re applying for funds from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs to add on to the south side fire station. The grant application requires an income survey be done as part of the process. 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
Knox Mayor Hopes to Reopen City Skate Park Soon
A popular amenity in Wythogan Park should be open again this spring. The skate park closed last July amid safety concerns over the wood ramps. During a recent appearance on WKVI’s “Grossman in the Morning” Mayor Dennis Estok said upgrade plans are in the works as the Knox Park Board’s funds allow. He says they intend to buy a new piece of equipment each year as funds allow. Continue reading
