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
Knox Mayor Discusses Downtown Beautification Plans
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok plans to begin implementing the comprehensive plan for the city that was adopted in 2015. He says a big part of that is improving the appearance of the downtown area. Continue reading
Planning Underway for 2017 Downtown Knox Events
Plans are already in the works for several community events in downtown Knox this year. Last year saw the introduction of a cruise night in Wythogan Park. Mayor Dennis Estok says this year’s event will be even bigger. Continue reading
Wythogan Park Band Stage On Schedule, Restrooms and Concessions Planned
The newest amenity in Wythogan Park should be finished in time for Memorial Day. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok says work on the band stage will resume this spring. He says adding the lights and electricity should not take long. Stone will also be added to the block walls to match the existing Wythogan Park entryway. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Seeks Volunteers for Upcoming Special Events
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is looking for volunteers to help plan the city’s special events for 2017. 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
Knox Council Tweaks Salary Ordinance, Closes Out 2016 Budget
The Knox City Council approved a few changes to the city’s 2017 salary ordinance Tuesday. One of those was a new title and slight pay raise for one member of the police department, according to Mayor Dennis Estok. Continue reading
Knox Council Votes to Spread Out Planned Sewer Rate Increase
Knox residents won’t see quite as big of a spike in their sewer bills, following action by the city council Tuesday. Rate hikes were set to take effect this month, as the second phase of an increase begun last year. But during Tuesday’s meeting, the council voted to spread out the remaining increase over the next four years. Continue reading
Knox Plan Commission Outlines Steps for Blighted Building Owner
The Knox Board of Works has agreed to a timeline with an out-of-state property owner to make significant repairs to the structure. The building at 6 N. Pearl St. next to Poppin’ Off Popcorn was purchased at tax sale, sight unseen, by a California resident. Continue reading
Knox Residents Face Fines If Pets Are Left Outside Without Food and Shelter
The City of Knox is prepared to enforce an ordinance aimed at ensuring the humane treatment of animals during this extreme cold weather spell. Mayor Dennis Estok says pet owners found to be in violation of Ordinance 1087 will be cited. Continue reading
Estok Updates Knox Council on Blight Elimination Efforts
The City of Knox has successfully taken down eight dilapidated houses through a state blight elimination grant program. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday night two more are slated for demolition next week and should be down by the end of the year. Continue reading
Santa Cancels Saturday Visit to Wythogan Park
Santa Claus will not be coming to Knox this weekend. Continue reading
Santa Claus Returning to Knox
Santa Claus will be back at Wythogan Park in downtown Knox a few more times before Christmas. He led the revived Peppermint Parade through downtown into the park this past Saturday and visited with children prior to the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. Continue reading
Peppermint Parade Returns to Downtown Knox Today
Santa Claus is coming to town today as part of the downtown Knox Peppermint Parade’s return. The jolly old elf will lead the procession through town at 2 p.m. to his house at Wythogan Park, where he will visit with children of all ages as they enjoy cookies, cocoa and s’mores leading up to the 5 p.m. lighting of the town’s Christmas tree. Horse-drawn carriage rides will also be offered Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Affirms Demolition Order, Levies Special Assessment
The Knox Board of Works last week affirmed a demolition order for a vacant house and took steps to acquire a second blighted structure. Continue reading
Peppermint Parade Returning to Downtown Knox
Plans are in the works to revive the Peppermint Parade in downtown Knox. It will take place Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. and will kick off a day of holiday-themed festivities. Parade entries are due to the mayor’s office by Friday, Nov. 18. There is no fee, and late entries will not be accepted. Continue reading
Knox Officials Still Taking Street Name Suggestions for 150 South
Knox officials are still taking naming suggestions for a street on the south end of the city. One of the projects funded by a state Community Crossings grant is the extension of 150 South from South Heaton Street by Sandy Acres Park past the Knox Community School Corporation bus barn west to Roosevelt Road. Continue reading
Blight Elimination Demolitions Proceeding in Knox
Efforts to demolish uninhabitable houses in Knox are picking up speed. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday two of the four homes purchased by the city as part of a blight elimination grant have been torn down. Continue reading
Knox Officials Seeking Street Name Suggestions
The City of Knox is taking suggestions to for a new street name. One of the Community Crossings grant-funded projects will extend 150 South from South Heaton Street next to Sandy Acres Park to Roosevelt Road just past the Knox bus barn.
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston last week suggested the city come up with a street name for the road rather than continuing to refer to it as 150 South. Continue reading
