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

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,

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

JoAnn DeYoung of Allegan Co Lakeshore Women who Care, with Tony Schippa of SDHeartsafe.org The Allegan County Lakeshore Women Who Care , a philanthropic group of women that meets quarterly, held their 4Q25 meeting at Saugatuck Brewery on Thursday November 13 at 5:30 pm. A crowded Barrel Room hosted leaders from three different non-profit organizations there to educate the members: Saugatuck Center for the Arts (SCA), Allegan County Legal Assistance Center, and Saugatuck-Dou

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-

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 now closed Waypost Brewery, located at the Glenn highway interchange, was sold by online auction on November 11, 2025. The winning bid was $680,000. The 58+ acre site, located at 1630 Blue Star Hwy, contains 20 acres of blueberries, ponds, and 2 buildings. The online auction was conducted by www.lastbidrealestate.com . The winning purchaser identity is not yet known. A few last minute bids pushed the sales price from $660,000 to the final $680,000 bid. Furnishings of th

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.

The new water tower contracted by the South Haven Area Water and Sewer Authority (SHAWSA) will be raised up soon for the next phase of construction. SHAWSA Chair and Casco Township Supervisor Allan Overhiser reports, "Prep work is scheduled for Thursday; if all goes well, the tower will be raised on Friday [October 24]." The water tower was engineered by Landmark , a firm based in Fort Worth, TX. A Composite Elevated Tank (CET), this form of water tower was developed by Lan