News & Events

Clark Lake is famous for its sunsets.  Recently, lingering smoke from forest fires in Alberta has influenced how sunsets look, even at this distance.  The dusty particles act similarly to a filter on a camera.  Last evening (Sun 5/21) Diane Deming took some photos of...

It was SRO as two remarkable performers were inducted into the Michigan Water Ski Hall of Fame - Clark Lake's Jon Broderick and Devil Lake's Bill Rerchua.  Bill's recognition was bestowed posthumously as he passed away in March 2022.  (Read more about Bill in the...

Clark Lake's Jon Broderick will be inducted into Michigan Water Ski Hall of Fame tomorrow (Sat 5/20).  The event will take place at Krupa's Boat Mart, 3909 Francis Street, Jackson.  It will start with a reception at 1 pm and be followed with the induction at 1:30 pm. ...

Columbia Township is considering permitting the use of golf carts on some public roads.  Currently the law does not permit their operation on public roads.  That discussion took center stage at last night's board meeting.  Police Chief Jay Niles described why he...

Amy Graziani of Cincinnati, Ohio, visited the Clark Lake Community Center on Friday.   If her last name sounds familiar, there's a reason for it.  She's part of the Graziani family.  Over the winter of 1898 - 1899, Benjamin Graziani, of Covington, Kentucky, built a...

The repaving of two sections of the Spirit Trail is complete.  The section in the County Park at the east end (above) was finished several days ago.  The committee's Tucker Boyers reset the gate at the west end section yesterday evening (Thurs 5/11).   This section is...

Clark Lake has lost one of its own.  Joyce Shawaker passed away in Toledo on May 6th. The Shawaker cottage on Eagle Point was truly a loved gathering spot for the family through the years.  Joyce's connection with the lake began in 1956.  She married her husband,...

Good news.  Improvement to the Clark Lake Spirit Trail that takes you through the County Park is complete.  It reopened yesterday (Sat 5/6).  The bumps and cracks in the surface are a thing of the past.  The new layer of thick asphalt will make for a Dynaflow bike...

Columbia Township Police and Fire, and Jackson County Sheriffs Department were at the scene of an accident on Jefferson between Sandy Beach and Lakeview West this evening in the 8 o'clock hour. In the aftermath, traffic was rerouted on the accident, using Sandy Beach,...

In spite of lots of rainy days, and even a hint of snow, the Clark Lake Garden Angels are taking up their annual challenge.  Yesterday afternoon (Wed 5/3), you could see them preparing the Triangle for the growing season.  The outcome will be something for all to...

If you've been following the story on this website, you know that two sections of the Spirit Trail are about to be refreshed.  Preparation has already taken place at the County Park (east end) and former railroad bed (west end) that parallels Hyde Road.  Crews plan to...

Clark Lake Lions ventured to Brooklyn's American Legion for the 43rd annual Cash Bash.  As the name suggests, it's about winning.  At the event last night (Sat 4/29), the spotlight was on the Draw Down in which five prizes from $100 to $2000 are up for grabs.  Players...

As previously reported on this website, crews are improving the Spirit Trail in two locations -- the section that runs parallel to Hyde Road at the west end, and in the County Park, east end.  Tree roots and weather have roughened the surface in both locations.  The...

Ladies Night Out Wine Tasting returns.  This fundraiser for the Spirit Trail happens Thursday, May 25th at the Eagle's Nest.  Here's the poster with all the info.   How did it go last year?  Check out this video. https://youtu.be/6B62mqb_Qd8   Some more...

Work is commencing to improve the section of the Clark Lake Spirit Trail that runs parallel to Hyde Road, at the west end (from Doyle's to Lions Park).  Over time, roots and weather have distorted the surface of what was formerly the railroad bed for the...

Mark Twain is quoted as saying "history never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme."  The same could be said of naturally occurring phenomena at Clark Lake.  Sunrises and sunsets surely fit that category.  This morning's display caught on camera featured bright sun...

During the recent campaign to save the community center, over 100 Clark Lakers came to its rescue.  The names of donors will be seen for years to come on a large Recognition Display that will occupy the major portion of a wall inside the 125 year old historic...

The Michigan DNR says fish kills can be common at this time of year.  "Winterkill is the most common type of fish kill."  The DNR adds the kills "are localized and typically do not affect the overall health of the fish populations or fishing quality."  The damage...

Columbia Township has employed a consulting firm, OHM, to evaluate and make recommendations in "an all-encompassing proposal" for potential changes to the Township Park on Hyde Road.  The project will include meeting with the Township officials, such as police and...

Warm sunshine, bright smiles, and the Clark Lake Spirit all came together for the annual Spirit Trail Spring Cleanup.  Two previous cleanup dates were deferred because of uncooperative weather.  Yesterday was worth the wait.  Check out this video to see who did the...

After a couple of weather-related postponements, the Spirit Trail cleanup is set to happen tomorrow (Sat 4/15).  The forecast couldn't be better -- partly sunny and a high of 82 degrees. For the annual cleanup, here’s what happens. Meet Dan Omo at the County Park at...

This spring, Jon Broderick will be inducted into the Michigan Water Ski Hall of Fame.   Though his water ski stardom cast a national shadow, Jon's waterski world started at Clark Lake.  The innovations he developed here became part of major shows at places like...

Clark Lake's Easter Egg Hunt has not always enjoyed the best weather.  The last couple of years have proven differently.  Yesterday, Saturday, April 8, the sun shone brightly, contrasted against a deep blue sky.  The smiles of the kids at the Lions Club Field brought...

The Clark Lake Easter Egg Hunt happens tomorrow, Saturday, April 8, 2 pm at Lions Park. How did things go one year ago? Looking for Lions Park?  Here's the map.    

A Hanover man went to jail because of his part in an injury accident on the outskirts of Brooklyn (M-50 and Brooklyn Road) late on March 29th. Columbia Township Police report a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse occupied by two adults and two children was stopped for the signed...