The Knox board of Parks and Recreation will be holding its regular monthly board meeting this upcoming Monday, August 24th.
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Knox Mayor Confident that Summer Events Can Be Held if Residents Get Vaccinated
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is confident that summer events and programs could make a comeback, but only if residents do their part. “I know there’s people that refuses to get the vaccine and all of that, but if everybody does their part and we get the vaccine, I guarantee you, we can have all of our events,” Estok told the city council Tuesday.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Starke, Marshall Counties
Another COVID-19 death has been added to both Starke and Marshall counties’ counts. A Marshall County resident died on Christmas Eve, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total confirmed death count up to 69. Meanwhile, Starke County’s 39th COVID-19 death occurred on Wednesday.
Continue readingFree Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Planned in Starke County Next Week
The Starke County Health Department and the Indiana Department of Health are partnering to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinics next week.
Continue readingKnox City Hall to Close to Public
The City of Knox is restricting access to government buildings, amid the surge in COVID-19 cases. City Hall will be closed to the public starting Thursday, under a new executive order from Mayor Dennis Estok. Offices will only be open to city employees and those deemed essential by city officials.
Continue readingUPDATE: WKVI Job Fair Canceled
UPDATE: The job fair that had been scheduled for Thursday has been canceled.
Those looking for a new job will be able to meet with multiple local employers tomorrow in Knox. WKVI is hosting a job fair from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Continues Exploring Demolition of Former Moose Lodge
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok continues exploring the possibility of tearing down the former Moose Lodge. He told the redevelopment commission last week that to keep the building, the roof would need to be replaced, and making the building ADA-compliant would take a lot of money.
Continue readingKnox City Hall, Community Center Reopen but Many Park Facilities Remain Closed
The City of Knox has reopened its government buildings, but reopening certain park facilities will take a bit longer. Clerk-Treasurer Cyndi Mann-Kidder told the city council Tuesday that city hall is now open to the public. “There are sanitation stations in place at both entries, indoors and outdoors,” she explained. City council meetings are expected to move back to city hall starting in June.
Continue readingKnox Businesses Can Start Applying for COVID-19 Response Grants Wednesday
Knox businesses will be able to apply for COVID-19 response funding starting Wednesday. The city has gotten $250,000 through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program to give to local businesses to help with job retention.
Continue readingKnox Community Center to Close through End of April, City Court Hearings Suspended
The City of Knox has announced a number of measures to try to slow the spread of coronavirus. City Court hearings have been canceled until further notice, and the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center will be closed at least through the end of April.
Continue readingMore Than $120,000 Raised So Far for New Starke County Veteran’s Memorial
Starke County Veteran’s Memorial project organizers are reporting a successful first month of fundraising. Committee member Kathy Norem told the Starke County Park Board Tuesday that more than $120,000 has been received or pledged since fundraising began February 1.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Purchase of New Tables for Community Center
The Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center is getting new tables. The Knox City Council Tuesday approved the purchase of 38 tables from WebstaurantStore for just over $3,400.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider Purchase of Tables for Community Center Tonight
The Knox City Council will consider the purchase of 38 tables for the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center tonight. Mayor Dennis Estok and Clerk-Treasurer Cyndi Mann-Kidder will also give their regular reports.
Continue readingCity of Knox to Stop Renting Girl Scout Cabin after April
The Knox Girl Scout Cabin will no longer be available for rent after April 30. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that continuing to maintain the building just isn’t feasible.
Continue readingTwo LTAP Training Courses Scheduled in Knox
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners last week that two LTAP training sessions are set in Starke County.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Considers Potential Vote Center Locations
A list of potential vote center locations was presented to the Starke County Election Board Wednesday. Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel’s proposal calls for seven vote centers. They would be located at the Koontz Lake Property Owners Association Building, the Washington Township Community Building, the Hamlet Fire Station, the Bass Lake Fire Station, and the North Judson Fire Station. Welter-Manuel presented some options for the Knox and San Pierre vote centers.
Continue readingKnox Officials Alerted about Community Center Repairs
A few repairs were recently made at the Community Center in Knox, according to Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston.
Houston informed City Council members last Tuesday that there were a few matters that came up that had to be addressed right away.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Host Informational Meeting on Vote Centers Tomorrow
Starke County voters have three chances to learn about a proposed switch to vote centers. Vote centers typically mean fewer polling places but allow voters to cast their ballot at any voting location in a particular county.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Schedules Informational Meetings on Vote Centers
Starke County voters have a few chances to learn about a potential switch to vote centers. The first town-hall-style meeting will be held Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington Township Community Building. Additional meetings are tentatively scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on October 9 at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox and October 10 at a location still to be determined in North Judson.
Continue readingFuneral Services Today for Knox Assistant Fire Chief, Former Starke County EMA Director
A longtime Starke County firefighter and emergency management official will be laid to rest today. Ted Bombagetti passed away Sunday at the age of 63.
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