Wednesday, December 23, 2015 5:57 a.m. EST BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — It will be a much merrier Christmas for a disabled Vietnam veteran, after his attempt to purchase a home in Battle Creek on a land contract fell through. Levi Jenkins thought he lost the home, which was foreclosed, but … Read More
WKZO – Spotlight on Christine Schauer, Calhoun County Treasurer (Michigan’s BIG Show with Michael Patrick Sheils)
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Disabled veteran gets early Christmas present from Calhoun Co. Land Bank
December 23, 2015 12:43 AM BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A disabled veteran is getting a home for the holidays, thanks to some help from the Calhoun County community. Levi Jenkins went through a nightmare, finding out the man he bought a Battle Creek house from didn’t have … Read More
Land Bank Authority gives home to veteran
December 22, 2015 Dillon Davis, Battle Creek Enquirer Levi Jenkins gives a hug to Calhoun County Treasurer Christine Schauer, right, as City Commissioner Lynn Ward Gray smiles.(Photo: Al Lassen/For the Enquirer) Levi Jenkins didn’t sleep well on Monday night. Like a young child on the night before Christmas, he … Read More
Calhoun County Land Bank’s holiday gift to Battle Creek disabled veteran: A home
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Contact: Jen Flood, Byrum & Fisk Communications, (517) 333-1606 BATTLE CREEK—Ahead of the holidays, the Calhoun County Land Bank, chaired by Treasurer Christine Schauer, has donated a home to Levi Jenkins, a disabled veteran in Battle Creek. “Today’s announcement is a win-win for our community—we’re celebrating … Read More
Land Bank launches website
December 17, 2015 Jennifer Bowman, Battle Creek Enquirer 4:31 p.m. EST The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority has launched its own website. The website, calhounlandbank.org, includes properties available for sale, information about the land bank’s programs and meeting dates. The land bank and Calhoun County Treasurer Christine Schauer also launched social … Read More
Calhoun County Land Bank, City of Battle Creek, Calhoun Area Career Center partner to bring art to downtown vacant buildings
Friday, November 20, 2015 Contact: Jen Flood, Byrum & Fisk Communications, (517) 333-1606 BATTLE CREEK—In an effort to spruce up downtown vacant buildings ahead of this weekend’s holiday parade, the Calhoun County Land Bank, City of Battle Creek and Calhoun Area Career Center (CACC) are partnering to display student artwork … Read More
Student artwork to adorn vacant downtown buildings
November 20, 2015 Dillon Davis, Battle Creek Enquirer 5:31 p.m. EST Students from the Calhoun Area Career Center helped fill vacant buildings downtown Battle Creek with their art.(Photo: Kenny Read/For the Enquirer) Downtown Battle Creek is about to appear a little more artsy in time for the holiday season. … Read More
Battle Creek Unlimited taps Joe Sobieralski as new VP
Battle Creek Unlimited has hired Joe Sobieralski to serve as one of the organization’s vice presidents, the economic development organization said Thursday. Sobieralski will be in charge of BCU’s operations and will work alongside BCU President and CEO Marie Briganti and Doug Voshell, the organization’s other vice president. According to a media release … Read More
Woman wants “dangerous” vacant home in her neighborhood torn down
November 19, 2015 Posted 6:06 PM, by FOX 17 News and Cassy Arsenault EMMETT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A resident in an Emmett Township neighborhood contacted the FOX 17 Problem Solvers claiming that nothing was being done about a dilapidated home that has been empty for two years. Terry Oldenburg, who … Read More