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Land Bank, county Treasurer and the city of Albion team up to fund demolition of dangerous, blighted structure MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority announced today it has secured funding to demolish the former Union Steel building at 501 N. Berrien St. in Albion. The dilapidated building … Read More

26 Fremont St. in Battle Creek will again become learning lab for DIYers interested in restoring historic properties MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority announced today it is kicking off its second summer of Practical Preservation workshops at 26 Fremont St. in Battle Creek. This is the second year … Read More

New owner will rehabilitate historic Battle Creek house into office MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority today announced Executive Growth Properties LLC purchased 373 Riverside Drive in Battle Creek. The house was built in 1852 by Warren B. Shepard, who is remembered for being Battle Creek’s first schoolteacher. The structure will … Read More

Tickets are $50 each with proceeds going toward preserving a piece of Battle Creek history MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority today announced tickets are now available for purchase for the “MAYDAY!” fundraiser on Wednesday, May 1, at 26 Fremont St. in Battle Creek. Tickets are $50 apiece and … Read More

Funds to support repair of Queen Anne exterior at 26 Fremont Street MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority today announced a “MAYDAY!” fundraiser to continue repairing and restoring a historic Battle Creek home. The goal of the event is to raise $50,000 to repair the clapboard and ornate trimwork … Read More

Troxel Realty is now accepting offers from qualified buyers on one of the oldest houses in Battle Creek MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority today announced it is listing 373 Riverside Drive in Battle Creek for sale. The Land Bank’s Realtor, Troxel Realty, is accepting offers from … Read More

Chemical Bank now offering financing for TTH, opening new opportunities for Calhoun County residents to rehabilitate properties MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) announced today that Chemical Bank is now offering financing for the CCLBA’s Transform This Home program (TTH). The program creates incentives and benchmarks … Read More

Chemical Bank now offering financing for TTH, opening new opportunities for Calhoun County residents to rehabilitate properties MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) announced today that Chemical Bank is now offering financing for the CCLBA’s Transform This Home program (TTH). The program creates incentives and benchmarks … Read More

Allen Blickley receives Beautiful Battle Creek Award for beautifying lot where blighted house once stood BATTLE CREEK, Mich. –Allen Blickley was honored in December by his local Neighborhood Planning Council and the City of Battle Creek with a Beautiful Battle Creek Award for sprucing up a lot where a blighted … Read More