The theme this year is “One Voice United in Prayer.” This year’s breakfast will be catered by Christos. The breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and will end promptly at 8 a.m.
City of Knox Schedules Spring Leaf Pick Up
Knox Fire Department Hoping to Extend Sidewalk
Officers to Patrol Road for Aggressive and Impaired Drivers
Officers will be targeting aggressive and impaired drivers. Additional officers will be out in saturation patrols attempting to take impaired drivers off the streets.
If you observe a driver that could be under the influence, contact your local law enforcement agency. Be prepared to give a thorough description of the vehicle, its location and the type of offense that occurred.
Knox Council Approves Revised Fee Ordinance on Second Reading
The Knox City Council approved an ordinance revising fees for the Planning Commission this week on its second reading, leaving just one more reading to be approved for the ordinance to take effect. Mayor Rick Chambers told the city council that he recently met with Charles Weaver, executive director of the Starke County Economic Development Foundation, to discuss the proposed maximum commercial permit fee of up to $7500.
Confusion Abounds Regarding Outdoor Displays in Knox
The Knox City Council last night had a difficult time explaining the desired effect of an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding outdoor displays. When the owner of Smith Farm Stores in Knox approached the council asking about a portion of the amendment that indicates outdoor displays can only display items that are “in season,” such as jack o’ lanterns in fall or Christmas items in the winter, the question of how items that are not explicitly seasonal would be classified.
Melody Drive-In To (Hopefully) Open April 4
The weather is slowly warming up as we approach the spring season, and many summer movie enthusiasts are chomping at the bit to enjoy the warmer air and a good movie. Fred Heise from the Melody Drive-In recently announced that the drive-in theater has set a tentative date to open this season, weather permitting.
Knox Sidewalk Replacement Program Application Deadline April 16
Continue Running Faucets; Frost Level Still Problematic
Knox School Board Approves Courses to Pave Way for Grant
Superintendent A.J. Gappa said the grant would be for a bio-medical science course.
“If we were to receive this grant, then we would have to offer, over the next couple of years, four new courses that are not currently in the course description book,” said Gappa. “We had the board approve these courses: Principles of Bio-Medical Science, Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions, and Bio-Medical Innovation. The board did this just in case we were to receive the grant and then we’d be prepared to offer the courses.”
Knox Woman Arrested on Neglect Charges
When officers searched the residence, they found that Angela Clemons allegedly took her young children’s ADHD medication instead of giving it to her children who need the prescription.
Clemons, 31, of Knox was taken to the Starke County Jail and booked on two preliminary counts of Neglect of a Dependent.
Knox Winter Guard Advance to State Finals
The group will participate in the Indiana High School Color Guard Association Finals Competition at Center Grove High School on Saturday, March 22.
The Knox Winter Guard, which is comprised of 14 students from high school and middle school, will be competing against 10 other schools for the top honor.
NWEA Results Relayed to Knox School Board Members
The Northwest Evaluation Association, or NWEA, test is a state-aligned computer-based testing system which adapts to the child in real-time as the test progresses for a pinpoint picture of learning achievement and readiness.
Area Schools Present Balanced Calendar Information
Area school corporations continue to present information about a balanced calendar school schedule. Argos, Culver, John Glenn, Knox, North Judson-San Pierre, Oregon-Davis, Plymouth and Triton are all considering the approach. During a meeting last night at the high school cafeteria, Knox Superintendent A.J. Gappa stressed the balanced calendar is not year-round school. It still provides the state-mandated 180 days of classroom instruction. School would start about a week or a week-and-a-half earlier than it does now and end at the beginning of June. The schedule would also feature two-week breaks for remediation and vacation in the fall and spring. Research indicates student grades improve and discipline problems decrease when schools go to the balanced calendar approach. Additionally, students retain more knowledge from one school year to the next. Continue reading
15-Year Sentenced Handed Down to Knox Man
A man who manufactured methamphetamine in a motel room in Plymouth in September was sentenced in Marshall County Superior Court on Thursday.
David Garman, of Knox, checked into a room at the Super 8 motel and proceeded to manufacture meth in the room. A housekeeper cleaning the room for the next guest found what she believed to be parts of a methamphetamine lab. A Plymouth officer confirmed that the items were used in the manufacture of meth. Also found at the scene was a cell phone with texts pertaining to meth, the need for precursors and the availability of finished meth product. Officers discovered the phone belonged to Garman.
Knox School Board to Hold Balanced Calendar Community Meeting Tonight
Superintendent A.J. Gappa said this is simply an informational meeting.
Knox School Board to Hold Meeting to Gather More Info on Alternative School
Superintendent A.J. Gappa said the purpose of the meeting is for The Crossing officials to speak to the board members in more depth about the alternative school.
Psi Iota Xi Hosts 19th Annual Young Artists’ Conference
Knox Sets Dates for Citywide Yard Sales
The dates are set for the annual City of Knox yard sale. This year the popular event has expanded from one to four days. They are Thursday, May 8 through Sunday, May 11 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Residents can host sales on any or all of those days without paying for a permit. Sale signs are limited to the ones available for purchase at city hall for 50-cents each. The Knox Moose Family Center is helping to sponsor the sales and will have maps, food and drinks available each day. Spaces will also be available for residents outside the city limits who would like to participate. Call 574-772-5712 for more information. Environmental Days will once again be held in conjunction with the sales. This is done so unsold and unwanted items can easily be thrown away.
New Look for Utility Bills for City of Knox
The clerk-treasurer in the city of Knox has announced they will soon be going to a new billing system that uses full-size paper rather than postcards, saving roughly $540 per year because, according to Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston, sending postcards is more expensive. Houston said the new bills will be sent out soon, so don’t be alarmed if your bill from the city is different!
