Break-in at Ace Hardware

Break-in at Ace Hardware

Columbia Township Police are investigating a breaking and entering at Great Lake Ace Hardware in Brooklyn.  Police report that an employee who arrived early yesterday (Mon 3/24) found damaged front doors.  Officers were dispatched at 5:51 am.  When they arrived, they...
The Spirit Trail Clean Up Is Rescheduled

The Spirit Trail Clean Up Is Rescheduled

Originally set for this Saturday (3/23), the annual Spirit Trail Clean Up has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 30, at 9 am. All at the lake are invited to pitch in to clear away what winter has left behind.  Volunteers will meet at the Trail head in the County Park...
Be Ready for Alerts

Be Ready for Alerts

This is severe weather awareness week in Michigan.  Part of it is a statewide tornado drill that will take place tomorrow (Wed 3/20) at 1 pm.  You may hear sirens and alerts in various media.  “This is only a test.” Have you wondered how a tornado is...
Grant for the Township Park

Grant for the Township Park

The Columbia Township Board is applying for a $150,000 grant for changes to the park at the west end of Clark Lake.  If approved, funds would come as a Recreation Passport Grant.  The grant would require the Township to match 25%, or $37,500.  The Township hired OHM...
Super Saturday 2024

Super Saturday 2024

High tension wire electricity filled the air for Super Saturday.  Yesterday (Sat 3/16) marked the culmination of competitive play that began December 7th.  The League championship is determined when the leaders of the Red and Green Divisions face off in final combat. ...
Plans for the Township Park

Plans for the Township Park

The Columbia Township Board will take up a proposal to improve the Township Park at the West end of Clark Lake.  As reported previously on this website, the park has had its share of problems.  Users of the park and those around it have been subject or exposed to...