Knox skateboarders will have to wait a bit longer to use the city’s skate park. Continue reading
Ribbon Cutting Set for Wythogan Park Performance Stage
The newest amenity in Wythogan Park is on schedule to open in May. An official ribbon cutting ceremony for the city performance stage will take place Saturday, May 27th at 2:30 p.m. Continue reading
Knox Gets Early Jump on Fireworks Fundraising
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok says donations from businesses and corporations are coming in for the city’s annual July fireworks display. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Funding for Additional Wythogan Park Restrooms, Manns Opposed
Funding for the proposed new restroom and concession stand on the east side of Wythogan Park cleared a big hurdle during Tuesday’s Knox City Council meeting. Continue reading
Public Hearing Tonight on Knox Cumulative Capital Development Fund
Knox residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed tax increase tonight before the city council takes final action. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Hopes to Reopen City Skate Park Soon
A popular amenity in Wythogan Park should be open again this spring. The skate park closed last July amid safety concerns over the wood ramps. During a recent appearance on WKVI’s “Grossman in the Morning” Mayor Dennis Estok said upgrade plans are in the works as the Knox Park Board’s funds allow. He says they intend to buy a new piece of equipment each year as funds allow. Continue reading
Planning Underway for 2017 Downtown Knox Events
Plans are already in the works for several community events in downtown Knox this year. Last year saw the introduction of a cruise night in Wythogan Park. Mayor Dennis Estok says this year’s event will be even bigger. Continue reading
Wythogan Park Band Stage On Schedule, Restrooms and Concessions Planned
The newest amenity in Wythogan Park should be finished in time for Memorial Day. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok says work on the band stage will resume this spring. He says adding the lights and electricity should not take long. Stone will also be added to the block walls to match the existing Wythogan Park entryway. Continue reading
Mayor Estok Reviews 2016 Accomplishments
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is touting some of the city’s accomplishments in his first year since retaking office. Continue reading
Santa Cancels Saturday Visit to Wythogan Park
Santa Claus will not be coming to Knox this weekend. Continue reading
Santa Claus Returning to Knox
Santa Claus will be back at Wythogan Park in downtown Knox a few more times before Christmas. He led the revived Peppermint Parade through downtown into the park this past Saturday and visited with children prior to the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. Continue reading
Peppermint Parade Returns to Downtown Knox Today
Santa Claus is coming to town today as part of the downtown Knox Peppermint Parade’s return. The jolly old elf will lead the procession through town at 2 p.m. to his house at Wythogan Park, where he will visit with children of all ages as they enjoy cookies, cocoa and s’mores leading up to the 5 p.m. lighting of the town’s Christmas tree. Horse-drawn carriage rides will also be offered Continue reading
Peppermint Parade Returning to Downtown Knox
Plans are in the works to revive the Peppermint Parade in downtown Knox. It will take place Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. and will kick off a day of holiday-themed festivities. Parade entries are due to the mayor’s office by Friday, Nov. 18. There is no fee, and late entries will not be accepted. Continue reading
Starke County Welcomes Indiana Bicentennial Torch
Starke County rolled out the red carpet to welcome the Indiana Bicentennial Torch last evening. It visited Bass Lake, North Judson, Toto and Knox on its journey. Along the way it was carried by 20 notable community members on everything from a steam train to an antique fire truck to a bicycle before being placed in the Knox Volunteer Fire Department’s rescue boat for its final stop at Wythogan Park. Continue reading
Bicentennial Torch Celebration Planned Tonight at Wythogan Park
Starke County will mark its place in Indiana history today when the state bicentennial torch comes through the county. Celebration coordinator Dave Pearman says the intent of the 92 county torch relay and yearlong observance is to have every Hoosier take part in the festivities. The torch will come up U.S. 35 from Pulaski into Starke County around 4:30 p.m. CDT and will be shepherded through 20 marked spots by prominent members of the community or their representatives. Continue reading
Splash Pad Winterization Scheduled Next Week
The splash pad in Wythogan Park will officially close for the year on Monday. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok says it will be winterized and waxed to get ready for next season. Continue reading
Friends of the Poor Walk Scheduled Saturday
The St. Vincent DePaul Society is hosting a fundraiser and awareness event this weekend they hope will be able to help those in poverty in Knox and Hamlet.
Band Stage Construction Begins
Work has started on the latest amenity at Wythogan Park in Knox. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday construction of the band stage is under way. It’s at the southeastern end of the park between the main entrance and U.S. 35. Continue reading
WoodStarke Showcases Local Artists This Weekend
The annual WoodStarke music festival will be coming to Wythogan Park this Saturday and it looks to be fun for the whole family.
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Starke County Park Board Reevaluating Five-Year Plan
Efforts to create a five-year plan for Starke County park facilities have hit a bit of an obstacle. The Starke County Park Board had been discussing the possibility of getting a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help pay for the planning process. But to qualify for the grant, the county would have to prove that residents’ incomes fall beneath a certain threshold. Continue reading
