News & Events

Columbia Township has mailed a letter and survey to residents, dated June 27, 2023.  For some, it arrived in the mail yesterday (Sat 7/9).  The mailing addresses two issues:  commercial production, processing and sale of cannabis; and a new property tax that would be...

Nine years ago the Sconochia's started a new Clark Lake Fourth of July tradition.  They had just purchased a new raft.  Stephanie says her husband, Art, decided to turn it into an Independence Day celebration.  With grill onboard, they invited Oakwood neighbors to...

A sight not seen on Clark Lake for quite a while - 11 Hobies racing.  Fleet 58 is back, and the newly formed group took their competitive spirits to the lake late yesterday afternoon. Here's Fleet 58 Commodore Chance Winnie holding the pre-race skippers meeting....

Here's a blast from the Independence Day long weekend at Clark Lake. On Sunday, July 3rd, luminaries glowed softly on shores, followed by fireworks that burst loudly in the air.  Sample it in this video. https://youtu.be/3fwtowNcm6g Was the lake busy?  All the normal...

As reported on this website, Fleet 58 is back.  Last November, four Hobies were spotted on the lake on a Thursday evening.  This core group was not just out for some late fall fun, but was on the way to be sanctioned officially by Hobie.  To read about that November...

Right on schedule, the 2023 Clark Lake Boat Count took place yesterday morning.  The Count takes place on July 4th under the theory if a boat is going to be used for the season, it will be available for the count by then.  Bright and early at 6 am, the count began....

This evening (Mon 7/3) Clark Lakers will light up the shorelines with the soft glow of luminaries.  The luminaries were built by Raft-O-Rama volunteers, distributed door-to-door, and made available at Doyle's Market.   Each tote bag contains 10 luminaries...

A downpour, almost 1 1/2 inches in 20 minutes, greeted those arriving to the Community Center for Prudy Christman's Celebration of Life.  Shaking off the rain, the large group soon felt at home inside the historic building and undercover on its graceful verandas. ...

Rules exist on Michigan lakes to avoid mishaps, and sometimes questions arise as to what they are.  Here is a look at some of them. The State of Michigan has published a boater's handbook which you can download by clicking here.  The Michigan Lakes & Streams...

A new law about driving and the use of devices like cell phones goes into effect tomorrow (Fri 6/30).  In the following, Columbia Township Police Chief Jay Niles outlines what the law is about and how his department intends to enforce it: On June 7, 2023 the Governor...

It was July 4, 2021 as this unhappy tale unfolded in the Township Park on one of our nations most celebrated holidays.   The park was busy and filled to capacity.  A man was creating a scene drawing attention to himself and becoming disorderly.   A Columbia Township...

The Columbia Township Park on Hyde Road, Clark Lake has been the source of significant problems.  Troublemakers, say police, are typically not Township residents.  On days when the park is crowded, police keep a close eye on it and don't hesitate to ticket violators....

Power went out at 12:35 pm to parts of Clark Lake today (Mon 7/26) and returned between 2 and 2:30 pm.  Not all of the lake was affected.  During the outage, the Consumers Energy map indicated power was out over more area than was actually the case.  For example,...

Freedom Fireworks will thunder again over Clark Lake.  The dramatic displays of colorful and intricate designs accompanied by earth-shaking roars and rumbles is set for Saturday, August 5th.  Ralph Mahalak Jr. and friends have made Freedom Fireworks an annual...

Desirable destination that it is, Clark Lake is never at a loss for visitors.  Every year about this time, dozens are guests on a Saturday.  The Irish Hills Lake & Home Tour covers 6 area lakes, including Clark Lake.  All day, visitors board rafts for the tour. ...

Independence Day is just around the corner.  Once again Raft-O-Rama has crafted hundreds of luminaries to display along Clark Lake's shoreline.  Two ways to get yours - they are available now at Doyle's Market and a crew will be knocking on doors around the lake. ...

A loud explosion sent shockwaves over the waters of Clark Lake this afternoon, surprising both those on the water and on land.  It emanated from a jet ski, setting not far from the shoreline, west of Mud Point.   Most effected was the person who had been sitting on...

PLM, the company contracted to treat invasive aquatic weeds, surveyed the lake last week.  They found only three pockets of invasive weeds, all in the east end of the lake.  They will treat these areas on Wednesday, June 21st.  PLM states "the product we will be using...

On a completely volunteer basis, the Garden Angels spend countless hours beautifying Clark Lake.  And they do it with only the most rudimentary of materials - the dirt in the ground, seedlings, plants, shovels, and their hard work.  Most important to the mix is their...

by Joe Collins A few threads were going around social media recently concerning the history of actress Irene Ryan at Clark Lake. Most longtime residents were aware of Granny’s visits over the years.  That got me to thinking about some other dignitaries that visited...

Old buildings store history.  If they live beyond their first lifetime, they do so because someone cares.  In this case, someone cared a lot.  The resulting transformation was dramatic.  You may have read about the old IOOF hall on Vining Street on this website.  An...

A one car accident at the corner of Eagle Point and Jefferson blocked Jefferson Road traffic during the 9 pm last evening (Fri 6/9). In the photo, the car is being hauled from a ditch on the south side of Jefferson Road. Columbia Township Police report the accident...

If you thought you saw more fishing boats than usual on the lake last evening (Wed 6/7), you weren't mistaken.  It was Clark Lake's turn for the Wednesday Night Tournaments. Here you can see them lined up at the west end boat launch.  What's not pictured are those...

Creek Meadow Marine of Fenton will be the new owner of Clarklake Marine, having entered into a purchase agreement on June 5th.  Stephen and Leslie Brown, of Hartland, own Creek Meadow, and will take over their new acquisition on July 1st. Stephen will continue as...

A treasure trove of new tales has just arrived, thanks to Clark Lake author Bill Leutz.  You may have seen or read Bill’s books, as a growing number of fans have spread the word about them. Bill’s latest book is a collection of short stories, titled The Realms of...