News in Knox
City of Knox obtains burning permit for extra trees
An announcement from Knox Mayor Dennis Estok shares information about a burn the city will be doing starting today, Monday, September 28th. The announcement states that due to the recent storms over the summer and the abundance of fallen trees, the City of Knox has obtained a…
Starke County officials discuss future of Knox City Court
Starke County officials discussed the future of Knox City Court during Monday’s Starke County Commissioners meeting. Officials stated that the City of Knox is looking for direction on how to move forward with the court and its funding. The issue comes as officials face a deadline…
Starke County Council to meet September 25
The Starke County Council will meet this Friday to consider adoption of the county’s 2027 budgets. The meeting is scheduled to take place this Friday, September 25th at 4:30pm Central Time in the Annex 1 Meeting Room, located at 53 East Mound Street in Knox. Budget adoption…
Knox Board of Public Works to meet September 23
The Knox Board of Public Works will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd, with multiple property hearings and reviews on the agenda. The board is expected to vote on the approval of minutes from its August regular meeting and receive the superintendent’s report…
Starke County Council meeting re-scheduled to September 18
The Starke County Council meeting that was originally scheduled to be held yesterday, September 16th, has been rescheduled to tomorrow, Friday September 18th due to a lack of quorum. The meeting has been scheduled for 5:30pm Central Time at the Annex 1 Meeting Room, located at 53…
Knox City Council to meet September 22
The Knox City Council will hold a regular meeting this upcoming Tuesday, when it will consider adoption of the city’s 2027 budget. The council held a public hearing on the proposed budget on September 8th, with final adoption scheduled for the September 22nd meeting. Other items…
Starke County Council to meet September 16
The Starke County Council will hold a meeting this Wednesday, September 16th. The meeting will take place at 3pm Central Time in the Annex 1 Meeting Room, located at 53 East Mound Street in Knox. The agenda shares that the council is expected to consider final adoption of the…
Knox City Council approves ordinance to amend garbage collection rates
The Knox City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would amend garbage collection rates in the city. During a special meeting that took place September 8th, officials said that the ordinance is needed to reflect a rate increase associated with a previously…
Knox City Council to apply for grant to update comprehensive plan
The Knox City Council is moving forward with the process of applying for a grant to update the city’s comprehensive plan. During a special meeting that took place on September 8th, the council discussed applying for a grant through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural…
Knox Redevelopment Commission to meet September 15
The Knox Redevelopment Commission will be holding a regular meeting this upcoming Tuesday, September 15th. The meeting will begin at 8am Central Time at Knox City Hall, located at 101 West Washington Street. After the meeting is called to order and any amendments are made to the…