Kids Triathlon 2024 Preview

Kids Triathlon 2024 Preview

Kids Triathlon is a fun event is for ages up to 14.  Kids compete in running, biking, and swimming.  It happens Saturday, July 27th, at 10 am at the Clark Lake Yacht Club with registration at 9 am.  Preview the action from this 2023 video.  Dan Omo, who conducts the...
Raft-O-Rama – The Ten Things You Need to Know 2024

Raft-O-Rama – The Ten Things You Need to Know 2024

Raft-O-Rama is about to happen – Sunday, August 4th.  Already rumors are circulating about projects under construction in anticipation of the big day.  This year’s theme is SPORTS. Learn more about Raft-O-Rama in this helpful guide below, or click here to...
Power Outage – Wednesday, July 24

Power Outage – Wednesday, July 24

Power was out this morning (Wed 7/24) at some locations along Eagle Point Road/Drive and sections of Lakeview West.  The outage occurred at 9:33 am and was restored at 11:02 am. The outage occurred as tree trimming was taking place in the area.  ...
Coast Guard Auxiliary Visits Clark Lake

Coast Guard Auxiliary Visits Clark Lake

Between 10 and 2 pm today (Sat 7/20), the Coast Guard Auxiliary is inspecting boats at Eagle Point.  The concept behind it is to ensure safety equipment onboard is in order.   In this photo, the Jackson Auxiliary’s Mark Cole presents an inspection sticker to...
North Shore Paving

North Shore Paving

The North Shore heroes who put together the repaving project saw results yesterday (Fri 7/20).  The promise of greatly improved roads became a reality.  This video was recorded late Friday afternoon. Neighbors joined in funding the project.  Ralph Mahalak Jr totals it...
Wednesday Morning Balloons

Wednesday Morning Balloons

Clark Lakers greeted Wednesday morning with a battalion of balloons overhead.  As they slowly flowed from northwest to southeast, they provided a colorful dash painted on a palate of otherwise grey skies.  There was enough wind to propel them, but not so much that...
George Truchan Remembrance

George Truchan Remembrance

George Truchan’s celebration of life at Clark Lake took to the air.  Helping to memorialize his passing, Sky Dive Tecumseh parachutists jumped to a target near the Eagle’s Nest.  Included also was a flyover.   See what happened in this video.   The...
The Township and Clark Lake Rentals

The Township and Clark Lake Rentals

Columbia Charter Township trustees again heard arguments on short term Clark Lake rentals at last night’s monthly meeting (Mon 7/15).  Public comment occurs at the beginning and end of the monthly Township sessions.  Each person who speaks is allowed 3 minutes...
Getting Ready for Action

Getting Ready for Action

Clark Lake’s Big Weekend is arriving soon on August 3rd and 4th.  It starts with Run Clark Lake Saturday morning, Freedom Fireworks Saturday evening, and Raft-O-Rama on Sunday. The theme for Raft-O-Rama is SPORTS which opens up a stadium full of creative ideas. ...
Celebration of Life at the Eagle’s Nest

Celebration of Life at the Eagle’s Nest

Today (Mon 7/15), friends and family of George Truchan will gather at the Eagle’s Nest Bar and Grill from 2 pm – 6 pm for a celebration of life. George, who had been a police officer and attorney, passed away at age 68 on June 27th.  His obituary tells how...
Great American Crab Races 2024

Great American Crab Races 2024

The 33rd running of the crabs took place over the last three days at the Beach Bar.  The thrilling crescendo led to the semi-finals and final.  See the run that took all the marbles in this video.   Here are the lucky winners with the name of their crabs: Heather...
Supporters Take to the Lake

Supporters Take to the Lake

This evening (Sat 7/13), a flotilla of about 12 rafts and boats took to the lake showing whom they support in the upcoming election.  The rafts and boats slowly made the their way around the lake, flying banners and flags, and getting some waves from people on shore. ...