News & Events

Tonight at the meeting of the Columbia Township trustees, the Clark Lake Invasive Species Committee delivered signed petitions requesting the formation of a special assessment district (SAD) to control invasive weeds in the lake. All trustees present voted to accept...

by Bill Leutz My niece, Kris, and I were sitting on the porch this morning, looking out at the start of another rainy Sunday, and talking about being at the lake in that kind of weather. Somehow, as kids, rainy days at the lake were not as unpleasant as they were in...

Another day of rain arrived, drenching Clark Lake. This morning, a soggy old oak tree let go of some branches that fell to the ground, landing on Eagle Point Road, blocking traffic.  A call to 911 brought the Columbia Township police and fire department in just a few...

The 40th anniversary of Run Clark Lake will take place on Saturday, August 1--the day after the Friday night fireworks and the day before Raft-O-Rama.  You can sign up on line at by clicking here.  Or you can download the attached PDF. Bill Rodgers, known as the...

Today this website unveils a new section--the Unexplained.  Read true experiences of people from Clark Lake that can be described as "unexplained."  Check out the story of a mother who departed--but what happens next is unexplained. Also learn about a mystery in the...

WILX-TV's Lorne Fultonberg visited Clark Lake today to investigate something that many residents here know about--the invasive aquatic weed, hybrid Eurasian water milfoil (HEWM).  The reporter surveyed the lake by raft and spoke at length with Clark Lake Invasive...

Today WILX-TV's Lorne Fultonberg traveled to Clark Lake to interview members of the Invasive Species Committee.  Lorne talked with committee Chairman John Deming and member Beth June about the challenge posed to Clark Lake residents from the invasive weed, hybrid...

A previous story reported that treatment of the four areas of Clark Lake for the infestation of hybrid Eurasian water milfoil (HEWM) would take place on Wednesday, June 10.  The treatment has been rescheduled for the week of  June 15. As you are likely aware, DNA...

On Sunday, June 7, the Clarklake Community Church will hold the 5th annual church service at the Clark Lake Community Center to bless the Spirit Trail. The tradition was started by Pastor Frank Feltis to involve the church in the Clark Lake Community and to recognize...

There is now new pavement in place signaling the completion of repairs to the Clark Lake Spirit Trail at the head of the lake. The section being improved is a portion of the trail that formerly was part of the old Cincinnati Northern Railroad bed. That includes the...

Carp.  And yes they can be found in Clark Lake.  At this time of year, carp swim upstream in Goose Creek and attempt to jump the dam at Ocean Beach.  This is possibly related to their spawning.  Unlike the fabled salmon runs in Oregon and Washington state, this kind...

For awhile, the carp saw their chance.  Overnight rain caused more water to fall over the dam, and pushed the CarpGard away from the dam.  That allowed carp swimming up Goose Creek to make a run for it--jumping the dam and finding a new home in the waters of Clark...

Hours of rain doesn't stop activity at Clark Lake, it just changes it. Crews were busy this (Sunday) morning clearing Q Lane where branches blocked the road.  Eagle Point Road, near Jefferson, was partially blocked.  It's been awhile since there has been a lot of...

On Sunday, June 7, the Clarklake Community Church will hold the 5th annual church service at the Clark Lake Community Center to bless the Spirit Trail. The tradition was started by Pastor Frank Feltis to involve the church in the Clark Lake Community and to recognize...

by Beth June It’s that time of year when Wave Runners, Jet Skis and other personal watercraft begin to cruise the lake. I personally love taking out our Wave Runner. It is a great way to spot turtles swimming in the clear waters of Clark Lake as well as to take a...

Early Friday evening found Bill Bendele behind the controls of an earth mover working on Spirit Trail repairs at the head of the lake.  As previously reported on this website, the pavement was in very rough shape on the section of the Trail running from the south end...

By 1903, the Cincinnati Northern Railroad had already put Clark Lake on the recreational map for those living south of here.   Changes were coming fast.  In a book written about Jackson County in that year, it was predicted that in only 20 years trolley cars would...

According to the Lions Club's Walter Reed, it's "the biggest little parade at Clark Lake."  It aims to honor those who gave their life in defense of our country, acknowledge America's freedom and celebrate our heritage.  Every Memorial Day Monday, a crowd gathers to...

Clark Lake's Raft-O-Rama committee is planning a big fireworks show on the evening of Friday, July 31st.  It will open a weekend full of activities--on Saturday, Run Clark Lake; on Sunday the Lions Club Chicken and Corn Broil and Raft-O-Rama. The fireworks will be...

If you've been following the story on this website, you know that the Clark Lake Spirit Trail is undergoing repairs on the section that parallels Hyde Road.  Particularly damaged is the area adjacent to the Post Office.  Seasonal freezes and thaws plus some vehicle...

With the backdrop of the blue waters of Clark Lake and inside the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Beach Bar, the community's social season began this evening.  The Ladies Night Out Wine Tasting event is a fund raiser for the benefit of the Clark Lake Spirit...

Not everyone may get the title of this post or know the story behind "rich Corinthian leather", for that matter.  Clark Lake isn't Fantasy Island, except when imaginations come into play in creating designs to win Raft-O-Rama.  But Clark Lake has had several visits of...

Light rain did not dampen spirits or slow down participants of the Third Annual Junior Soul2Sole 5k this morning (Saturday, May 16).  Nineteen Columbia Central Middle School students competed in the race that started at 8:30 am at the County Park.  They ran south...

Among the 21 5th grader in the Third Annual Junior Soul2Sole 5k tomorrow morning will be not just one set of twins, but two!  Running the race will be twin brothers Caleb and Christian Casteneda.  Also running will be Aiden and twin sister Alanna Honeck. The Columbia...