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
Knox Mayor Elaborates on Performance Stage Plans
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is turning his focus to building an ampitheatre at Wythogan Park now that the splash pad is complete. During last night’s town hall meeting, Estok said the new amenity has been an unparalleled success. Continue reading
Wythogan Park Walking Path Closed this Week
The walking path at Wythogan Park is closed for repairs starting today. Knox Park Superintendent George Byer says crews will be fixing holes in the path and resealing it. Continue reading
Natural Look Planned for ‘Bison-tennial’ Sculpture
Starke County is planning a more realistic look when it comes to decorating its “bison-tennial” sculpture. Many of the state’s 92 counties are having local artists or students decorate a five-foot-tall fiberglass bison with a design that represents that particular county. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Unveils Performance Stage Rendering, Seeks Input
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is ready to focus on the next planned Wythogan Park improvement. He shared a rendering of the proposed band stage with the city council Tuesday evening. The 18×30 foot structure will sit in the grassy area between the park entrance and the splash pad. Estok wants to use local fieldstones for the retaining walls and columns to mirror the columns at the park’s entrance. Continue reading
WoodStarke Planning Continues
Plans are moving ahead for the third annual WoodStarke festival. Visitors to this September’s event in Wythogan Park in Knox can expect to see several musical acts and various types of artwork, including woodcarving, photography, and painting. Organizer Jacob Lippner says there are even plans to work with library representatives to incorporate the written word into WoodStarke 3. Continue reading
Breakfast, Business Openings Kick Off Knox Activities
Downtown Knox will be a hub of activity today. The Masonic Lodge is hosting a pancake breakfast this morning, followed by a rummage sale from 10 a.m. until dusk a their lodge at 208 N. Main Street across from the entrance to Wythogan Park. Proceeds from both events will benefit the Knox Lodge Masonic Miracles Fund. Continue reading
Knox Eases Into Golf Cart Ordinance Enforcement
Knox residents whose golf carts are equipped with headlights and taillights will be allowed to drive them to Wythogan Park for Saturday’s events leading up to the fireworks show. However, they will still be charged the $10 per vehicle gate fee to get in and will not be allowed to drive their carts around the park while the activities are going on. Continue reading
WoodStarke Organizers Get to Work
Planning is underway for this year’s WoodStarke festival at Wythogan Park. Continue reading
WoodStarke Planning Meeting Scheduled Tonight
A date has been set for WoodStarke 3 in Wythogan Park. The free arts and music festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 10. Continue reading
Knox Splash Pad Opens
Knox residents celebrated the official opening of the new splash pad at Wythogan Park Saturday. Mayor Dennis Estok joined city officials, contractors, as well as local children for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Continue reading
More Infrastructure Updates Possible at Wythogan Park
The City of Knox wants to continue improving water service in Wythogan Park. Continue reading
Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting, Car Show Scheduled in Wythogan Park
The ceremonial ribbon cutting for the splash pad in Wythogan Park will kick off a day of activities in downtown Knox. Continue reading
Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Knox Splash Pad
The splash pad in Wythogan Park is ready for summer. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the city’s newest attraction on Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m. Members of the public are invited. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Elaborates on Independence Day Celebration Plans
A full day of activities is planned in downtown Knox on Saturday, July 2nd prior to the city’s annual fireworks display. It will take place at Wythogan Park this year instead of at the Starke County Airport. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Moves Dirt to Finish Splash Pad
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok has some sweat equity in the splash pad project at Wythogan Park. He spent Wednesday moving dirt at the site in preparation for additional concrete work. Estok says the target opening date is Saturday, May 28th, but they’re cutting it close. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Band Stage Funding
The City of Knox did not receive a grant to build a band stage at Wythogan Park, but that doesn’t mean the project will be scrapped. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last night the city has received a $10,000 anonymous donation for the project. The Knox Redevelopment Commission has also set aside $40,000 for it. Continue reading
