Despite the absence of construction activity at the FireKeepers Casino site east of Battle Creek, project officials say the project is still on target for completion in mid-2009.

“There’s no exact date, but I think people will see things moving before June,” said casino spokeswoman Donna Halinski. “We’re optimisitic we’ll have a June 2009 opening — I think that’s achievable.”

For more information, please see Darby Prateri Casino project awaits start Battle Creek Enquirer, April 28, 2008