FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Land Bank Partners with Habitat for Humanity in Washington Heights Neighborhood of Battle Creek The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) and the Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity are together again, partnering on the rehabilitation of 47 Hubbard St, in Battle … Read More
CCLBA lists historic Battle Creek home for sale
CCLBA lists historic Battle Creek home for sale 1800s Victorian home at 26 Fremont St. listed for $119,000 BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority today announced the 1800s Victorian home at 26 Fremont St. in Battle Creek is for sale. A labor of love for the Land Bank and … Read More
Calhoun County Land Bank and Norfolk Homes Partner on New Build in Marshall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 27, 2022 Calhoun County Land Bank and Norfolk Homes Partner on New Build in Marshall Construction began this week on a property sold by the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority to Norfolk Homes in Marshall, Michigan. The property, 109 N Fountain St., was sold in … Read More
Demolition of Union Steel building in Albion to resume this week
Project was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) today announced demolition would resume this week on the Union Steel building in Albion. The project was halted following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order on March 23. A portion of … Read More
CCLBA seeking development partner for new Eastside Development project
Calhoun County Land Bank hopes to have development plan in place later this year for former State Farm site in Marshall MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) today announced it is seeking a development partner to redevelop the former State Farm property at 410 East Drive in Marshall. … Read More
CCLBA’s Neighborhood Mow & Maintenance Program marks 5 years of success
More than 400 lots mowed between April and October in Battle Creek and Albion MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) is celebrating another successful season of its Neighborhood Mow & Maintenance Program (NMM). In 2019, more than 400 lots in Battle Creek and Albion were mowed and cared for by … Read More
Calhoun County Land Bank Authority secures funding to demolish former Union Steel building
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
Back by popular demand: CCLBA’s Practical Preservation workshops resume next month
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
Executive Growth Properties LLC to purchase 373 Riverside Drive
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 now available to Calhoun County Land Bank’s “MAYDAY!” fundraiser
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