News & Events

When you stop by Clark Lake's Post Office, meet Alan Zenz.  He's in charge of accepting items to be mailed that require his handling, delivering the mail to post office boxes at the post office and general management of the office. As the holidays approach, Alan...

Laurie LaZebnek, a published author from Clark Lake, will speak at the Jackson District Library on Tuesday, November 11 at 1 pm.  To her credit are The Atomic Sailor, the True Story of "Admiral" James McLaughlin, (McLaughlin lived in this area); and Strongheart, a Dog...

Concern about Eurasian water milfoil and its hybrid is growing as this invader spreads in Clark Lake.  DNA testing proves that its here and a recent study funded by the Clark Lake Spirit Foundation indicates that there is already 20-acres of it in Clark Lake.  It's...

As previously reported on this website, DNA testing has confirmed the presence of Eurasian water milfoil and its hybrid in Clark Lake. Since then, a committee formed to discuss the problem. More recently, the Clark Lake Spirit Foundation, publisher of this website,...

People who love Clark Lake really, really love it!  That perhaps is the motivation to jump into our lake when it's really, really cold.  You can be fooled, of course.  When the temperature finds its way into the 70's after several weeks of much colder weather, you can...

Columbia Township and Jackson County aim to improve the Jackson County Park at the east end of Clark Lake. With taxpayer funds from both entities being applied to the project, it’s hoped that more people will be attracted to Clark Lake to use the park. Today several...

The State of Michigan is concerned about invasive species, and is putting money into a grant program to help deal with it.  Rep Mike Shirkey, in a press release today, points to its purpose to "prevent, detect, eradicate, and control terrestrial and aquatic invasive...

Election day is nearing--Tuesday, November 4th.  That may be stating the obvious if you've spent anytime viewing television or surfing the Internet.  But consider the following. Much blood was shed and treasure spent to ensure our right to vote freely in elections. ...

Once again, Clark Lake was the "pot of gold" for a double rainbow that appeared this afternoon.  Several people around the lake were quick with their cameras.  The attached photo is courtesy of Tucker Boyers. Do you have a photo that you 'd like to add?  Email it to...

The Clark Lake Spirit Foundation has voted to support further investigation of an invasive weed that threatens to affect Clark Lake adversely and bring about radical change.  The Eurasian Milfoil has found its way into Clark Lake and formed a hybrid with a native...

DNA evidence has confirmed that an invasive weed has found its way to Clark Lake. Eurasian Milfoil has combined with a weed native to Clark Lake to form a hybrid. A thorough investigation reveals the immensity of the threat. One leaf of this plant or its hybrid can...

If you read realtor magazines about Clark Lake, you may have noticed that it is called an "all-sports lake."  Do you think they have it right?  Let's see.   Looks like the answer is "yes"--no matter what the season or century.  Clark Lake is all-sports! _...

There is something special about  boats.  They store and playback wonderful memories.  So when it comes to the first spin of the season--or the last one in the fall--it's always special.  This weekend, John Calhoun took his Chris Craft out for the final run of  the...

First a Tesla, then "hey little Cobra" and now a sea plane.  The Beach Bar attracts interesting modes of transportation.  If you're hungry and need a bite to eat, why not fly in?  You park your plane, enjoy lunch and then it's take off time.  (These photos were sent...

Concern is growing over an invasive weed that has taken root in Clark Lake. This weed, the Eurasian Milfoil, has formed a hybrid version that has characteristics of both the native plant and the invader. The invader and the hybrid multiply wildly. One organization...

This weekend the Clark Lake Yacht Club holds its annual Fall Regatta.  And this year Hobies will compete along with the other class of boats.  The Fleet 58 Reunion and Regatta this summer at the lake led to Hobies being included this fall.  Other class boats set to...

DNA testing confirms that an invasive weed is now present in the lake--the Eurasian milfoil and its hybrid.  There is urgency to this threat.  The invasive plant and its hybrid are known to multiply rapidly and make waterways unusable.  The most visible evidence at...

There have been several sightings of Clark Lake's eagle.  The most recent was Friday when the eagle displayed its agility over both ends of the lake.  This photo is also recent, courtesy of Margie Harris and her husband.  It was taken not far from the Eagle Point...

Several people spotted Clark Lake's eagle  today.  Becky Consonni saw the eagle fly in front of her dock in the Oakwood Avenue area.  Becky indicated that some other birds, sea gulls and turkey vulture, chased it.  From the Oakwood location, the eagle flew across the...

You have probably heard about nasty weed problems at other lakes—infestations that have forever changed their lakes for the worse and created problems that seem beyond solution. Are there similar dangers to Clark Lake? A good question. We enjoy a beautiful spring-fed...

Clark Lake was rocking and rolling Friday evening, and the entertainment was entirely courtesy of Mother Nature.  Clark Lake residents didn't entirely escape the wrath of the storm.  A tree fell partially blocking Keast.  That lead to up to 50 homes losing power. ...

Road work on Jefferson between 127 and Brooklyn village limits begins again tomorrow (Mon, Sept 8).  According to the JDOT, completion is expected by the end of the week.  The road will remain open, but delays may occur. Joe Michalsky indicates that the road will be...

Part of Clark Lake's Summer of Fun is to catch a glimpse of unusual cars that make a visit.  Seen in the Beach Bar parking lot not long ago was a Cobra 427.  The values of classic cars vary widely, but some Cobra's have sold for over a million-dollars. And course a...

Labor Day weekend was the last blast of summer 2014.  Or was it?  It seems like the season gets extended every year.  After all, who wants it to be over so soon? At one time Labor Day weekend was truly the summer finale. Boats and docks came out, plumbing was drained,...

Turning 90 is a remarkable milestone for anyone.  But it's even more remarkable when it's someone with the Clark Lake Spirit of Angela Rensch Ligibel. On Saturday, Angela's family surprised her on her 90th birthday. Family and friends gathered together inside the...