Press Releases

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

Learn how to start a small real estate project at events scheduled for Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority is partnering with the cities of Battle Creek, Albion and Marshall to host a Small Real Estate Developer Training & Capacity Building program, … Read More

Students tuned-up lawnmowers and made repairs to make sure they were yard-ready MARSHALL, Mich. – Calhoun Intermediate School District (CISD) students participating in the Calhoun Area Career Center’s (CACC) Power Equipment Technology program (PET) recently partnered with the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA), repairing lawnmowers used to mow and … Read More

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The Michigan Historic Preservation Network and Calhoun County Land Bank Authority today announced a series of upcoming workshops designed to provide residents with valuable, hands-on training repairing historic homes. A series of practical preservation workshops will be held this summer starting on June 9 at 26 … Read More

Surplus from Treasurer’s Office will help fund projects throughout Calhoun County MARSHALL, Mich. – The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners today approved the appropriation of $600,000 in surplus funds from the Calhoun County Treasurer to the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority. “The Calhoun County Land Bank positively impacts neighborhoods across … Read More

Program gives local groups an opportunity to give back to their community while earning money The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) is accepting applications for its Neighborhood Mow & Maintenance Program (NMM). Applications are available at the Land Bank office and online and are due by March 15. “The … Read More