The Knox Board of Public of Works gave an update on the 50/50 Sidewalk program during their last meeting.
Continue readingCity of Knox 50/50 Sidewalk Project Underway
Volunteer Firemen Honored by Knox City Council
The Knox City Council honored three volunteer firemen during their meeting last week.
Continue readingKnox Fire Protection Territory Fails, Hamlet Fire Protection Territory to be Decided Tonight
The Knox City Council members failed to pass the proposed Fire Protection Territory during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox Residents Asked to Complete Survey for City’s COVID-19 Response Grant Application
The City of Knox is trying to get more COVID-19 relief for its small businesses, but first, it needs residents to weigh in. The city is applying for $200,000 through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Questions Outdoor Displays
Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith asked the Knox Board of Works members last week on the record about the allowance of sidewalk sales by downtown merchants.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Extending Knox TIF District
Knox Mayor Informs City Council about Success of Pickle Ball Presentation
The Pickle Ball presentation that was hosted at the Nancy J. Dembowski Center during the month of March had a positive outcome according to Knox Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingMunicipal Primary Election Candidate Filing Begins Today
Candidates wishing to file for office for this year’s Municipal Election cycle can do so in the county clerk’s office in Starke County and Pulaski County today.
Continue readingStructural Engineer to Evaluate Building in Downtown Knox
The City of Knox will be hiring a structural engineer to evaluate the condition of a downtown structure.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Considers Demolition Bid
The Knox Board of Works members opened a single bid for the demolition of 313 Ostrander Court when they met last week.
Continue readingKnox City Patrolman Promoted
Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith presented the Knox Board of Public Works members with a recommendation of promotion for a patrolman.
Continue readingOwner of Unsafe Structure in Knox Updates Board of Works on Progress
Remodeling efforts are stalled at 6 N. Pearl Street after owner Lucia Valladares told the Knox Board of Works members she fired the contractor for several reasons.
Knox Property Owner Discusses Code Enforcement Violations
Melvin Zeiters appeared before the Knox Board of Works Wednesday morning to discuss several code enforcement violations.
The Deadline to Sign Up for the Knox 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program is Coming Up Soon
With the weather improving many people may be looking to spruce up the area around their house or business. Luckily for citizens of Knox, there is still about one week to get involved in the city’s 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement program.
Mayor Dennis Estok issued a reminder about the upcoming deadline at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.
Estok explained, “The 50/50 program for residents and commercial, the due date for that is coming up pretty fast so if anybody is going to enter it, they have to come up and get the application and have it in by May 4th to be a part of that program.” Continue reading
National Day of Prayer Breakfast Set for May 3
The National Day of Prayer breakfast in Knox is on Thursday, May 3.
This year’s theme is unity as the country comes together to pray for each other. The event is sponsored by the office of Mayor Dennis Estok and the City of Knox. The breakfast will be held at 7 a.m CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center at 55 E. Lake Street in Knox.
Knox City Council Considers the Potential of Installing a Digital Message Board
The possibility of installing a digital message board near the entryway into Knox was discussed during last week’s city council meeting. Mayor Dennis Estok told members that a message board could be utilized to notify citizens about upcoming events or any other messages that they may need to convey.
He said after doing a bit of research, he found there are few different options they have to consider. They can get a sign that would be on wheels, similar to what traffic control uses. That would cost approximately $15,000 to $20,000.
The other option they have is a sign that would be placed in the ground. Continue reading
Knox City Council to Meet Tonight
Amendments to the existing curfew ordinance for the City of Knox will be considered during tonight’s city council meeting at 7 p.m.
According to the council packet provided by administrative assistant Peggy Travis, the curfew ordinance currently in place was originally adopted in October of 1989.
City council members are also anticipated to receive a presentation from Starke County Economic Development Foundation Special Projects Coordinator Ron Gifford. As usual, a monthly progress report will be provided. Continue reading
Vehicle Ordinance Violation Discussed at Knox Planning Commission Meeting
Knox Planning Commission members revisited a code-compliance matter that was discussed last month when they met Tuesday evening.
Christie and Jerry Dunn live at a residence situated on a corner lot on Roosevelt Road. They addressed the commission about their property which was discussed in February. Continue reading
Knox Citizen Voices Concern Over Heavy Trucks on Henry Drive
A member of the public voiced her concern about large trucks traveling on Henry Drive during the citizen’s comments portion of Tuesday night’s Knox City Council Meeting.
The resident said she understands that there are certain larger city vehicles that must come down that way, but she feels heavier semis that frequent the street are contributing to a road issue.
The resident of Henry Drive stated, “I noticed there is a huge crack that’s getting bigger and bigger and bigger from the big trucks going down. And I know that the garbage truck has to go down the street but there are big semis and delivery trucks, so why can’t they go on 8?” Continue reading
Knox Mayor Reports that Community Center Renovations Should be Wrapping Up Soon
When the Knox City Council convened on Tuesday, Mayor Dennis Estok alerted members that the community center renovation project is nearing completion.With the roof portion finished and the new HVAC system installed there’s one remaining renovation to that will be addressed in the near future.
Estok told members that next week, contractors will start working on the floors. He added, “So hopefully, we can get that project wrapped up.” In a past meeting, it was stated that the proposed floor work is estimated to cost around $42,425. Continue reading
