Welcome to
Ontwa Township, Michigan
With a population of over 6,600 citizens, the township includes the Village of Edwardsburg and the unincorporated area of Adamsville. The township encompasses 24 square miles in the southern part of Cass County, bordering St. Joseph County and Elkhart County, Indiana.
Announcements
March 2025 Board of Review Notice - see attached
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UIA Paddle Auction April 12, 2025 - see flyer
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Ontwa Township Clean up Days April 19, 2025 - see attached
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Planning Commission Annual Report - see attached
Ontwa-Edwardsburg Joint Master Plan - see attached
Early Voting in Person for 2024 General Election - see info
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View your ballot - here​
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Ontwa Township/Village of Edwardsburg
Master Plan Community Engagement Report -- see info​​
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Edwardsburg Joint Fire Board Staffing Study - see info
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Purchasing a Shed - see info
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Ontwa Township Wastewater will be performing maintenance on the lift station at 68360 Eagle Lake Rd. The work will begin on April 14th and finish on April 15th, 2025. Local traffic will be able to access their homes, however through traffic will be prohibited.
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Gravity Sewer Cleaning will take place in 2025. You will observe Clean Earth/Clean Environment Trucks in your Area. It is recommended that you put your toilet lids down and place wet rags or towels over any and all drains (sinks, tubs and floor drains). If you happen to notice any odors afterward it is further recommended to pour water down all drains.
Please fill out the 2020-2025 park and recreation survey found under
links.
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Please fill out the Cass County Conservation Survey - see attachment
Ontwa Township Landscaping Plan - see plan
The Village of Edwardsburg in collaboration with Ontwa Township has received a $25,000.00 grant from Canadian National Railways to clean up and improve the area on M-62 from the RR crossing at Rt 12 to the crossing at Elkhart Rd. The grant has a 100% match that means we have to raise $25,000.00. Ontwa Township as donated $10,000.00 towards the match amount. - read more and donation form
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Southwest Michigan Planning Commission's Storm Water Public Education Plan Clean Water Survey - see attachment
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Election Results- electionreporting.com
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http://maps.macog.com/traffic-count-site.html - instructions
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New State Fireworks law 2020 - see flyer
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New Rights for Michigan Voters - see more
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Covid Preparedness Plan - see attachment
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Miss Dig 811 Information - see more
Sewer Emergency Phone Number
1-269-445-1560 -
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The Township is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pm. The Master Plan Community Engagement Report is available. Ontwa-Edwardsburg Joint Master Plan Draft see announcements below. Ontwa Township Wastewater maintenance see below. Please note the new time for Planning Commission monthly meetings is now 6:00 pm.
HOURS & LOCATION
Location
26225 US 12
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 209
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Township Board of Trustee meetings are held at 7:00pm on the second Monday of each month at the township hall.
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Phone Number 269-663-2347
Questions? Call us: 269.663.2347
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor - Meryl Christensen
supervisor@ontwatwp.org
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Treasurer - Sharee Leist
treasurer@ontwatwp.org
Clerk - Tina VanBelle
clerk@ontwatwp.org
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Trustee - Jeffrey Kozinski
Trustee - Dawn Bolock
Trustee - Dan Stutsman
Trustee - Jerry Marchetti
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