New Horseshoe Pits Installed at Sandy Acres Park
George Byer and Clarence Marshall Many people call it the greatest outdoor game that can be played by two people or two teams of two people. It’s horseshoe pitching and there is a new horseshoe pit at...
View ArticleWythogan Park Still Too Dangerous For Visitors
Many branches like this one are dangling dangerously above, presenting a serious hazard to visitors. Uprooted trees, downed power lines, fences torn asunder – this is just some of the damage at...
View ArticleWythogan Park Still Undergoing Repairs
Though the park is open, work is still being done to restore Wythogan Park in Knox to its former glory. Park Superintendent George Byer said the majority of stumps and trees have been removed, but...
View ArticleImprovements Coming to Wythogan Park in Knox
The park crew was out yesterday morning preparing for the new equipment. Wythogan Park in Knox is closed for the season, but repairs and improvements are still ongoing. Park Superintendent George Byer...
View ArticleVandals Strike Wythogan Park in Knox
Vandals have struck at Wythogan Park already this spring. Park Superintendent George Byer told Knox City Police officers that on Monday, April 1 he found that some unknown person(s) spray painted...
View ArticleKnox City Council Meets New Officer, Approves Use of Community Center
Eric Vanderhoff The new officer at the Knox City Police Department introduced himself to the Knox City Council members Tuesday night. Eric Vanderhoff said he will be headed to the police academy on...
View ArticleWythogan 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. He expects the work to take...
View ArticleKnox Park Board Addresses Officer Elections and Appointments
Knox Park Board members addressed yearly appointments and the election of officers when they met Thursday night. Mayor Dennis Estok re-appointed John Fletcher to the board and informed members that he...
View ArticleKnox Park Superintendent Extends His Gratitude During Park Board Meeting
Knox Park Superintendent George Byer commended Derek Johnson with Johnson’s Johns Septic Service at Monday night’s park board meeting. Johnson was personally thanked for his assistance during this...
View ArticlePark Superintendent One of Nearly 20 Knox Residents Who Reported Spray...
Park Superintendent George Byer told members about a recent string of spray-painting related vandalism that has been reported in various places around the city, including Wythogan Park. Byer said he...
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