Knox residents will have a new trash and recycling company starting next month. During a special meeting Tuesday, the city council awarded the bid for solid waste and recycling to Republic Services.
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The Knox Board of Works has approved the final payout for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project, even though some issues remain. After months of negotiations with Thieneman Construction, the board approved a final change order during a special meeting last week. It accepts Thieneman’s offer of two consecutive five-year maintenance bonds, since a concrete pouring mishap last year could make the basement wall more prone to leaks.
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A parade, farmers market, high school reunion, and of course, fireworks are just a few of the events the City of Knox has planned for the holiday weekend. Mayor Dennis Estok tells WKVI’s Charlie Adams that it was hard getting back in the rhythm after a year off due to COVID, but a record number of volunteers have stepped up to help.
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Knox officials continue working through some issues with the upgraded wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Dennis Estok told the rest of the board of works last month that the city was still holding back some of the retainage from Thieneman Construction.
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Efforts to demolish the former Knox Moose Lodge could have a role to play in the development of a new farmers market. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that plans are in the works to set up a market on Main Street in front of the old Moose. “Kailey Hart will be the manager of that market,” Estok explained. “She will be a subcommittee from the Knox Main Street group.”
Continue readingThe Knox Redevelopment Commission members have agreed to move forward in making plans for another pop-up store downtown.
Continue readingThe Knox Redevelopment Commission members voted unanimously Monday afternoon to sell the building at 8 S. Main Street.
Continue readingSummer is a time for celebrations, but setting off fireworks on the wrong day in the City of Knox could cost you hundreds of dollars in fines. Fireworks are only allowed June 29 to July 9, plus New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, under the city’s ordinances.
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Knox and Winamac businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. Knox got about $200,000 to give to local businesses to help with job retention, as part of the third round of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program.
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The Knox Board of Works continues pushing for the demolition of a garage at 204 West Bender Street. A demolition order was issued more than two years ago, but owner Lucia Valladares argued that the structure was viable and contractors could have it repaired in two weeks. She continued appealing the order through the court system, until the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed the matter earlier this month.
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The City of Knox is officially exploring its options before renewing its trash and recycling contract. The city council Tuesday agreed to let Mayor Dennis Estok seek bids for solid waste and recycling pickup.
Continue readingKnox residents have a chance to weigh in on the demolition of the former Moose Lodge at 115 North Main Street. The city is seeking almost $138,000 in Blight Clearance funding through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
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Knox officials continue working out kinks with the upgraded wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater Superintendent Jason Clemons told the board of works last month said he was still dealing with “little bugs and glitches,” like gas and other alarms that keep going off.
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This year’s Knox Movies in the Park series kicks off next Wednesday, May 26. Mayor Dennis Estok says “Toy Story 4” will be shown at the Wythogan Park performance stage at 8:30 and then followed by a late Brendan Fraser movie.
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The historic bridge in Wythogan Park could soon be getting a facelift. Starke County Bridge No. 39, a Warren Pony Truss bridge dating back to 1915, was moved to the park entrance in 1992, from its previous location at County Road 1100 East at the Yellow River. But little has been done to it since then.
Continue readingA broadband internet company is exploring the possibility of bringing fiber optic service to Knox. The city council recently agreed to let Surf Broadband Solutions take a survey to see how many residents would be interested and what they’d be able to pay.
Continue readingA lack of help with event planning continues to draw frustration from Knox Mayor Dennis Estok. The mayor took city council members to task last week for the low turnout at a recent alumni reunion planning meeting.
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The Knox City Council took action Tuesday that will allow the city to accept $740,000 in federal COVID-19 relief money. Council members passed an ordinance creating a dedicated fund for American Rescue Plan Act money, based on the guidance of the State Board of Accounts.
Continue readingThe Knox City Council will take some preliminary steps tonight to spend the latest round of federal COVID-19 relief. Council members will discuss measures to create a separate fund for the $740,000 the city expects to get from the American Rescue Plan Act and proceed with working on a plan for how to spend it.
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The City of Knox is claiming success with its first pop-up store. Two years ago, the city made 10 South Main Street available for a small business to start up operations downtown.
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