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Concerned residents show up for Indivisible protest on January 31
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
Julie Cowie
1 day ago3 min read


Highlights from Casco Township Trustees meeting of January 20, 2026
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
Julie Cowie
4 days ago3 min read


Parks and Recreation committee recommends local firm for beach access restoration
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,
Julie Cowie
Jan 205 min read


Burning complaints, Reports heard at December Board of Trustees meeting
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.
Julie Cowie
Jan 86 min read


Senior crowd advocates for Casco senior millage vote
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
Julie Cowie
Dec 18, 20256 min read


Casco Township Board of Trustees November meeting highlights
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
Julie Cowie
Dec 15, 20254 min read
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