A renovation project at the Casco Township Hall was recently completed and celebrated with an open house, drawing a crowd of more than 80 people on Monday April 20 at 5:00 pm. The former fire station garage at the Hall, located at 7104 107th Avenue, has been transformed into a large, open meeting area with new ADA accessible restrooms and doors, storage, a large tv screen for senior programs and board meetings, tables and chairs, a carpeted floor and offices. Images of the b

Casco Township is pursuing grant funding to restore public access to the beach at the Nature Preserve Upon recommendation of the Casco Township Parks and Recreation Committee, the Casco Township Board of Trustees voted to pursue grant funding and contribute Township funds to restore beach access at the Nature Preserve. The decision occurred at the March 16 Board meeting after a brief presentation on the project by Michael Morphey, PE, LEED AP of Edgewater Resources LLC. The

Casco Fundraising Committee members meet Judy Graff, President of the Lakeshore Women who Care-Allegan Co. (l to r: Julie Cowie, Debbie Weaver, Kelly Hecker, Judy Graff, Allan Overhiser, Rachel Ridley and Lucky the dog) Representatives from the board of Lakeshore Women Who Care--Allegan County convened at the Casco Township Nature Preserve in Casco Township on Wednesday April 8 to present a check to support the “Back to the Beach” project in Casco Township. President Judy Gra

The Casco Township Hall renovation is complete and features a new south side entryway Renovation of the former fire station garage located at the Casco Township Hall is complete. The six-bay garage that housed fire trucks has been converted into a large room used as a Senior Activity Center.  New restrooms and entry doors, all ADA accessible, are also part of the renovation.   Hall Builders of Paw Paw, Michigan was the contractor selected through a competitive bid process.  S

Casco residents age 60 and up can participate in programs offered by Senior Services of Van Buren County The February 16 meeting of the Casco Township Board of Trustees was "business as usual" with the return of Supervisor Allan Overhiser following an absence in January due to illness. At the January Board meeting, action on the senior millage renewal language was delayed on a motion from Trustee Dan Fleming who described the proposed wording as "too vague." Supervisor Overh

The South Haven American Association of University Women (AAUW) Public Policy Committee presents "A Community Conversation on the effects of HR1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act)" on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Dialogue presenters: left: Christine Vanlandingham (Area Agency on Aging) and Nicole Hudson, MDHHS, right The educational event is to open a dialogue about the effects of HR 1 on the South Haven area. Two guest speakers will participate in the dialogue. Christine Vanlanding

The Casco Township Board of Review meets on Wednesday and Thursday, March 11 and 12, 2026. The Board is a three-member, independent panel of community residents whose task is to ensure fair property assessments, hear taxpayer appeals on property values/exemptions, and correct clerical errors on the assessment roll. Casco residents serving on the Board of Review include Matt Hamlin (Chair); Mary Tobin; and David Campbell. The Casco Township Board of Review meets on Wednesday

Allegan County produces a robust Parks and Recreation newsletter each quarter. County Commissioner Brad Lubbers announced some changes to park reservation policies at a recent Casco Township Board of Trustees meeting, and the details are listed on page 7 of the newsletter. Tourism and recreation are also featured in the newsletter. The Casco Township Nature Preserve is mentioned on page 12. Residents who wish to subscribe to the newsletter may do so on the Allegan County Pa

A clear blue sky and a bright sun encouraged more than 100 locals who answered the call to protest led by South Haven Indivisible , a local community group working to protect democracy. The mission of South Haven Indivisible includes organizing peaceful protests, engaging in activism, and leading community activities. The non-partisan chapter of the national organization Indivisible also demands "of ourselves and our political leaders the ideals of truth, honesty, and inclu

Casco Township trustees meet generally the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm Note: Linda Teeter, Casco resident, provided the meeting notes for this report. The Casco Township Board of Trustees held its January meeting on Tuesday January 20 due to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day Federal Holiday on 1/19. Brian Talsma, Executive Director of the Allegan Conservation District (ACD), addressed the board. The Allegan Conservation District assists Allegan County residents wi

The Casco Township Nature Preserve stairs were destroyed by erosion in 2020 The Casco Township Parks & Recreation Committee held a special meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm to receive presentations from three different engineering firms. The firms proposed a plan to restore public access to Lake Michigan at the Casco Township Nature Preserve. The three firms included Prein & Newhof , with Matt Levandoski, PLA, presenting; Fleis & Vandenbrink , Matt Biolette,

The Board of Trustees meets monthly The Casco Township Board of Trustees' monthly meeting was dominated by public comment and discussion focused on putting the senior millage on the ballot, a topic treated in a separate news report. Public comment also included complaints from several residents about open burning at 107 72nd St, locally known as the former deBest landscaping services. Cheryl Overholser, 7169 103rd Ave, said commercial burning was taking place at 107 72nd St.

A senior crowd attends the December Casco Township Board of Trustees meeting The Casco Township Board of Trustees conducted their monthly business meeting before a crowd of thirty residents on Monday December 15, 2025. The majority of the public was there to advocate for putting a millage on the ballot to continue the Casco Senior Program currently being operated by Senior Services of Van Buren County (SSVBC). The advocacy began with public comment. A resident of Scotsonia s

The Board meets monthly on the third Monday at 7pm The Casco Township Board held its regular monthly meeting on Monday November 17 at 7:00 pm with all board members present: Supervisor Allan Overhiser, Clerk Rachel Ridley, Treasurer Kenny Clevenger, and Trustees Mary Campbell and Dan Fleming. Diane Rigozzi, Executive Director of Senior Services of Van Buren County, addressed the Board of Trustees at the start of its November 17 monthly meeting. She announced that Linda Teeter

Casco Township contracts with the Allegan County Sheriff's Department on an annual basis for one full time deputy and a patrol car, funded by a voted .25 millage, with .2491 being collected in the coming year (due to the Headlee rollback.) This role is currently filled by Deputy Zach Hoyt, a 2012 South Haven High School graduate. Deputy Hoyt started his career in law enforcement by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in the winter of 2013. In the U.S. Navy he served as a Master-at-

The Casco Township Parks & Recreation Committee held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday November 11, 2025. This is a summary of items discussed. Patty Nowlin, proprietor of Martha's Vineyard Bed & Breakfast and a member of the "Visit South Haven" Accessibility Program Committee, contacted the Parks and Recreation committee Chair Andy Litts regarding grant funds that could be put toward restoring beach access. No action was taken as the Committee is still developing a pla

Satiated Casco residents at Thursday lunch: l to r, Julie, Monte, Cheri, Bob, Linda, Peggy, Mike, Valerie An informal table set aside for Casco Township residents is available as a lunchtime destination every Thursday at Senior Services of Van Buren County . Spearheaded by Linda Teeter, Chair of the Casco Township Senior Advisory Committee, and Cheri Brenner, retired Casco Township Clerk, the table regularly draws at least six Casco Township residents on a "drop in/drop by"

The Casco Township Board meets monthly on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm The Outdoor Gathering Ordinance received the most discussion at the October 20, 2025 Casco Township Board of Trustees meeting. The Outdoor Gathering Ordinance in in the process of being amended by the board and the Trustees were reviewing initial text amendments provided by the Township attorney. "We want to get out of regulating high school graduation parties," Supervisor Allan Overhiser said

The Short Term Rental department provided a 2025 report to the Township Board of Trustees A report from the Casco Township Short Term Rental (STR) department dominated the Casco Township Board of Trustees monthly meeting on October 20, 2025. Kathy Stanton, the Deputy Clerk, presented the report. In 2025, 151 properties were registered as STRs, up from 143 in 2024. Hotline complaints totaled 25, primarily focused on noise but also on occupancy rates, trash, and other matters.