Spirit Pole Update

Spirit Pole Update

Four Spirit Poles are now in place at Clark Lake.  Through their colorful tiles, each tells a story as they help mark the Spirit Trail. Armida and Trav Pearse The journey for Armida Pearse’s pole began in October 2019.  That’s when she and her husband,...
Short Term Rental Ordinance

Short Term Rental Ordinance

Columbia Charter Township is considering a short-term rental ordinance.  Short-term is defined as 30 days or less, and would cover Clark Lake and all of Columbia Township except Brooklyn.  A draft ordinance is currently under review, and could be voted upon at the...
Doyle’s Market Smoothie

Doyle’s Market Smoothie

This “smoothie” is all about the new paving at Doyle’s Market.  Gone are the potholes, and in its place, asphalt that is flat as a pancake.  Owners Carol Hunt and Lori Giorgi pose for the photo-op. Carol and Lori have found that running a business...
Clark Lake’s Memory Update #4

Clark Lake’s Memory Update #4

The pros at Jackson Monument continue their work – straightening markers and gently cleansing them, as previously reported.  That work will be completed soon.  Now the next step in Clark Lake’s Memory begins. Build the Bell Tower When the Cincinnati...
Clark Lake Calendar for 2025

Clark Lake Calendar for 2025

Bill Leutz has collected his favorite Clark Lake photos and compiled a 2025 calendar.  The views feature the Spirit Trail that will keep you in tune with Clark Lake all year long. The calendar is available at these locations: The Artful Eye Beach Bar Doyle’s...
Hobie Halloween 2024

Hobie Halloween 2024

Is Hobie Halloween a new Clark Lake tradition?  On this October 27th, four intrepid (and somewhat scary members) of Fleet 58 dressed in costume, put up their sails, and headed toward the east end.  After dealing with the chill, they warmed up at the Beach Bar. Who...
Township Proposes Parking Lot for Transient Boaters

Township Proposes Parking Lot for Transient Boaters

Columbia Charter Township has met with the Clark Lake Lions Club with the intent to lease Club property.  The Township’s primary purpose is to build a parking lot for the benefit of out-of-town boaters who use the west end boat launch. At a Club meeting on Tuesday,...
Shop with a Cop Fundraiser Underway

Shop with a Cop Fundraiser Underway

Shop with a Cop fundraising launched Saturday (10/19) at the Eagle’s Nest.  Out of the gate, support was excellent.  To ensure Shop with a Cop success, further contributions are welcome. Thanks to these supporters for leading the way on Saturday. Checks can be...
Haunted Woods 2024

Haunted Woods 2024

Little goblins cruised trunk to trunk and availed themselves of treasure chests of full candy.  Then, those who dared, entered the Haunted Woods, for a good scare. What was the inspiration for the Second Annual Trunk-or-Treat and Haunted Woods olong Grand Boulevard? ...
Clark Lake on TV News

Clark Lake on TV News

Montessori’s Diane Smith, Clark Lake’s Sally Lyons and her son, Jack, were featured on TV news.  Fox47 News came to Clark Lake to tell the story.  Click here to view it. The Clark Lake Spirit website has followed the Montessori story from its inception in...
Missing Number Found

Missing Number Found

At one time, Clark Lake’s Fleet 58 had more Hobies than any other inland lake in the United States.  But how many Hobies during the years of peak popularity?  The Clark Lake Boat Count has taken place since 1959, but the numbers from 1961 to 1986 were lost. ...
Clark Lake’s Scary Night of Fright

Clark Lake’s Scary Night of Fright

Clark Lake has the perfect setting for a scary good time – the second annual Haunted Woods and Trunk or Treat.  If you dare, take a walk through the haunted woods on this night of fright.  Here are the details. How did things go last year? Definitely a night to...