Knox Mayor Dennis Estok commended the Street Department during the Knox City Council meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Commends Street Department, Alumni Meeting Tonight
Knox Mayor Declares Snow Emergency
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok declared a snow emergency beginning Wednesday, February 2, at noon through Friday, February 4, at noon CT.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Reminds Residents of Snow Emergency Routes
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok reminds residents of parking regulations during a snow emergency.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Officials Cracking down on Properties with Code Enforcement Violations
The Knox Board of Works members took action Wednesday morning to put a stop to property owners who are failing to comply with orders to clean up properties.
Continue readingKnox City Council Reorganizes, Makes Appointments
The Knox City Council members retained Jeff Berg as the President Pro Temp when they met Tuesday night.
Continue readingArea Water Customers Asked to Prevent Frozen Water Pipes
The Town of North Judson and the City of Knox urge water customers to leave water running from only one faucet (preferably the bathtub) in the size of the lead of a pencil until further notice.
Continue readingPublic Hearings to be Held Soon Concerning Proposed Fire Protection Territory in Knox
The Knox City Council members are working to move toward the formation of a Fire Protection Territory, but several public hearings will be held to gather public input on the process.
Continue readingKnox City Council Considers SCEDF Contract
The Knox City Council members reviewed the proposed annual contract with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation during their meeting last week.
Continue readingSCILL Center Students to Help Eligible Knox Residents with Leaf Raking
The SCILL Center students are continuing the tradition of helping eligible Knox residents with leaf raking again this fall.
Continue readingKnox City Officials Organizing Peppermint Parade
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok urges business owners, church groups and non-profit organizations to get applications in for the Peppermint Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 4 at 3:30 p.m. CT.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Salary Ordinance
Election Days Removed from Knox City Employees’ Holiday Schedule
Knox city government employees will not get Election Day off in 2022. The city council Tuesday removed the primary and general election days from the 2022 holiday schedule, at the recommendation of Council Member Don Kring.
Continue readingKnox Council Agrees to Pay for Half of Water Filtration Updates with American Rescue Plan Money
The City of Knox will be dipping into its American Rescue Plan money to upgrade its water filtration system, but exactly how much it will cost still remains to be seen. The city council recently agreed to use the money to cover half the cost of replacing the filter media, at the recommendation of Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingKnox Residents Reminded to Place Trash, Recycling Toters on Street
Knox residents are reminded that trash and recycling pickup has moved to the street. “Do not put your toters in the alley,” Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Mann-Kidder said during last week’s city council meeting. “They need to be on the curb on the street or they won’t get picked up.”
Continue readingKnox Hires Parks and Recreation Director
The City of Knox now has a director of parks and recreation. Karl Swihart has been hired for the new full-time position.
Continue readingKnoxtoberfest to Bring Barbeque, Music, Cornhole to Downtown Knox
A barbeque contest, live music, and a cornhole tournament are coming to Downtown Knox tomorrow. Knoxtoberfest takes place from noon to 10:00 p.m., Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Additional Downtown Handicapped Parking Space
There will be another handicapped parking space in downtown Knox at the corner of Washington and Pearl Streets.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Budget, Peppermint Parade Returns in December
Knox City Officials Plan to Discuss Future of Knox Moose Property
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok said plans for the future development of the property that includes the former Knox Moose Lodge will be in the next phase of discussions.
Continue readingKnox Redevelopment Commission Agrees to Move Forward with Main Street Tree Replacement
The Downtown Knox streetscape may soon get some improvements. The city’s redevelopment commission last month agreed to use some of its funding to replace the trees along Main Street.
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