Pine Riders Water Ski Club became a major presence at Clark Lake in the 1950s and 60s.  By the 1970s, it began to fade from prominance.  Recalling its storied past, today it is undergoing a revival.  Former and new Pine Riders are meeting at the Eagle's Nest on...

Short term rentals at Clark Lake and elsewhere in Columbia Charter Township were discussed at the most recent board meeting on Monday, November 17th.  In the video below, two Clark Lake residents spoke on the topic during public comment.  Public  comment, limited to 3...

Columbia Charter Township Police Chief Jay Niles reports that several counterfeit $100 bills have recently been found circulating in the area. Law enforcement agencies across southeast Michigan are actively investigating the spread of the fake currency. According to...

Clark Lake Spirit Foundation welcomes Clark Lake Self Storage—and owners Chris Zuzelski and Aaron Sherwood—as the newest supporters of ClarkLakeSpirit.com. They now join the growing list of quality sponsors who help make this community website possible. If you’ve...

Most at Clark Lake are familiar with the annual Boat Count that takes place at 6 am on the morning of July 4th each year.  Since 2020 another annual boat count has taken place, under this theory:  when it comes to pulling things in for the season, why rush?  So, to...

The staff at Columbia Options High School sought a way to honor veterans this November 11th.  Their idea?  Invite veterans for coffee and donuts and ask them to share stories with students.  More than a "thank you for your service,"  it was an opportunity to exchange...

Veterans will make November 11th more special this year.  Veterans from Clark Lake and surrounding area are invited to stop by the Columbia Options High School at 4460 North Lake Rd on Tuesday at 8 am.  They will be welcomed with coffee & donuts and encouraged to...

Some kids who could use a smile will have many this Christmas because of Shop with a Cop. Under the leadership of Chief Jay Niles, Columbia Charter Township Police give these kids the needed boost.  And there were plenty of smiling faces from donors as the fundraiser...

At 1:04 pm today (Sat 10/25) Columbia Charter Township Police were dispatched to the intersection of Jefferson and Hyde Roads for a property damage crash. The investigating officer determined that 32-year-old Breanne N. Tucker of Henrietta Township, while driving her...

Boat Launch at the West End The boat ramp at the west end of Clark Lake gets heavy use by both visitors and residents.  Owned by Columbia Charter Township, it requires periodic maintenance to smooth out the gravel and sand base.  The Township is exploring replacing...

Short-Term Rentals Five Columbia Charter Township residents, including two from Clark Lake, spoke to the Township board about problems they see with short-term rentals. During public comment in last night's meeting (Mon 10/21), they called for regulation of rentals,...

Shop with a Cop has shared the spirit of the season for the last several years, and looks forward again to making a difference again this year. It begins at the Eagle's Nest Bar & Grill this Saturday, October 25th from Noon to 3 pm. Last Christmas was merrier for...

The Clark Lake Spirit and spirits of a different variety were out in force last night (Fri 10/17).  On top of that, the weather behaved perfectly for the 3rd Annual Haunted Woods and Trunk-or-Treat.  More people than ever came to the event, located on Grand Boulevard...

Heard around the lake:  "not much rain and the the water level is down." As records are being kept specific to Clark Lake, it's possible to explore the topic with some certainty.  Comparing 2025 to 2024, March thru September reveals a decrease of 20%  Check out the...

It's back!  The 3rd Annual Haunted Woods happens Friday, October 17th. The ghosts and goblins of Clark Lake invite you to a night of trunk-or-treating and a walk through the Haunted Woods.  Hours are 7:30 to 9:30 pm (rain date is October 18th).  Admission is free and...

An often used expression means "respect or credit due a person."  It is condensed into one word, "props".  And it expresses perfectly what happens frequently at Clark Lake.  People, without being asked, go above and beyond in support of the community.  Of course...

When asked how many tournaments he’s entered, Dan Morea just smiles. “I’ve been at it since 1979.” On Friday, Oct. 3, he added another big win - first place in Men’s 75+ Tricks at the 2025 IWWF Pan American Senior Water Ski Championships. The Pan Am Senior...

When the word went out that the Eagle's Nest was closing, it caught people by surprise.  Reading a bit further revealed that this iconic Clark Lake location would be closing for just a week.  The purpose was to create and introduce a new menu to the staff.  The menu...