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Calhoun County Land Bank lands $1 million for home repairs
Plus, Marshall names a new economic development CEO and volleyball Finals head to Kellogg Arena.
The Daily Battle Creek team7 sources3 min read
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Home repair
If you own a home in Albion or Homer, the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority received over $1 million in Community Development Block Grant funding from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for a Minor Home Repair Program. Eligible projects may receive up to $25,000. COOL FM
The Land Bank grant is expected to fund about 34 repairs
- $1 million+
- in grant funding for the Land Bank
- $843,000
- (nearly) for home repair projects
- 34
- repair projects the Land Bank anticipates
- $25,000
- possible per eligible project
Source: COOL FM
Marshall CEO
Amanda Lankerd will become CEO of the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance on Nov. 30. She brings more than 20 years of experience. Battle Creek Enquirer
Volleyball Finals
The MHSAA girls volleyball Finals are set for Nov. 19-21 at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. Districts began Monday with 176 matches statewide, and 128 champions will advance to Regionals. Michigan High School Athletic Association
District semifinal
Battle Creek-area teams opened volleyball districts Monday. Tonight, Battle Creek Central plays Battle Creek Harper Creek in a District 15 semifinal at Lakeview Gymnasium, with tickets at $8. Battle Creek EnquirerGoFan
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Things to Do
Things to Do
Battle Creek, MI
Wednesday, Nov. 4
- 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Portage Community Art Award Exhibition
- 3-6 p.m.Richland Farmers’ Market
- 5-11 p.m.MHSAA Girls Volleyball District 15 Semifinal Battle Creek Central vs. Battle Creek Harper Creek
- 6-8 p.m.Hidden Life of Trees
- 7-11 p.m.MHSAA Girls Volleyball District 13 Semifinal Portage Central vs. Portage Northern
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- Senior Quality Food Safety Coachat WK Kellogg Co$141,520-$176,900
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Around the Block
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“The mailers, the TV attack ads, the text messages, Should instead have to be invested in our communities and on the people to improve our lives. THAT is the intended purpose of government.”
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The Wrap
Pie for a good cause? The Friendsgiving Pie Festival at the Ripple Effects Community Inclusion Center in Portage is Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It's billed as "Eat for Inclusion," a celebration of friendship, community, and pie. Holiday dessert season is officially on.
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Calhoun County Land Bank lands $1 million for home repairs
Plus, Marshall names a new economic development CEO and volleyball Finals head to Kellogg Arena.
The TLDR
- Land Bank gets over $1 million for Albion and Homer home repairs
- Amanda Lankerd named Marshall economic group's CEO
- Volleyball Finals come to Kellogg Arena Nov. 19-21
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