News & Events

Daylight revealed what damage the ice storm left behind.  At this writing (12 noon), tree branches continue to fall and slippery conditions can confound walking in some areas. Jefferson Road, west of Eagle Point, had been closed.  Some rubble has been cleared allowing...

Freezing rain has impacted Clark Lake.  Power is out in many areas at and around the lake, and internet may be affected, depending on location.   Branches are down everywhere.  As of 9 pm, two downed trees blocked Eagle Point Road just south of Eagle Point Marina. ...

As this website reported last night, the Columbia Township board ruled against the concert venue proposal at Clark Lake.  The vote of the trustees was unanimous. Over 50 Clark Lakers who opposed the venue submitted comments that were published on this website.  Others...

The Columbia Township board reviewed comments made on this website along with emails and phone calls regarding the proposed concert venue at Clark Lake.  The overwhelming majority were opposed to the proposal and asked the board not to allow it. The board listened,...

Columbia Township Police arrested a Hudson man on drugs and weapons violations in nearby Cement City.  Here is their report: On February 18th, 2023, Officers from the Columbia Township Police Department were patrolling the area of Jackson St and Cary Rd in the Village...

The proposal to allow a concert venue at Clark Lake is an “action item” for the Columbia Township board this evening.  That usually means a vote will take place. The venue would be located off of 127 with the only entrance and exit through Industrial Drive.  That...

"Dock in the Lake" usually doesn't warrant a headline.  But for one to go into the frigid waters on February 19th, that's news. With the sun beaming down and 50 degrees in the breeze, Mike McKay may have achieved a Clark Lake first.  There is, of course, unspoken...

Men's Shuffleboard competition continues as Super Saturday comes closer into view.  Here are the results from last night's play at the Beach Bar. Check out week to week changes below. To learn more about the Men's Shuffleboard League, watch the...

As reported previously on this website, a promoter is proposing to hold up to five concerts this summer at Clark Lake.  You can read the most recent article by clicking here. Some facts:  The location is about 450 yards from Hyde & North Shore, and about 680 yards...

Armed robbery suspect Robert E. Geiger was arraigned today (2/14) in 12th District Court.  He's accused of robbing Kelly Fuels at the corner of Jefferson and US 127 on August 16th at 10:40 pm, according to Columbia Township Police (which at the time was reported on...

Raft-O-Rama starts its 2023 build.  Why build?  Because the theme for summer 2023 is HOUSES.  On Sunday, August 6, expect to see rafts on Clark Lake transformed into houses.  The theme was announced in the fall which has given participants something to think about...

What's a muffin top?  A new recipe from the Food Channel?  Definitely not.  To learn about the muffin top, you first need to know a little about how the Clark Lake sewer system operates.  And why is this a news story?  Thank a resident who noticed major equipment...

Last night was windy, but fortunately, it didn't deter the Men's Shuffleboard League.  Inside the Beach Bar and around the glow of the table, the teams competed for Week 8 standings. In this slide show, watch the ups and downs from week to week. [metaslider...

If you were on the lake for Saturday's Clark Lake Cup hockey match, perhaps you noticed something else.  In huddles at the east end of the lake were fishing shanties, and not just one or two. What you were witnessing was the Fallen Outdoors Fishing Tournament.  This...

This is a Code Red message from the Office of Emergency Management in Jackson County.  It declares that a report of shooter at Jackson High School turned out to be "non-credible" when investigated by police. Click to hear the message.  

No ice, no game.  That's what it looked like a few days ago.  But a cold snap not only froze Clark Lake, but provided a solid 6 inches of ice, and then topped it off with a mirror-like finish.  Yesterday, Saturday, February 4th, the temperature rose to a balmy 32...

The cold snap did its trick.  According to a Clark Cup organizer, there's six inches of ice as of this (Friday) afternoon.  That's a green light to proceed with the east vs west hockey game tomorrow afternoon at 1 pm.  The east end, or Almeda Court, has the home ice...

Week 7 of the 29th season of Men's Shuffleboard played out last evening.  Here are the results of Thursday's competition at the Beach Bar. The standings from week to week illustrate the ups and downs of each of the 10 teams. Occasionally...

Music on the lake has a long history. In the 1940s, the big bands played at Eagle Point, Ocean Beach, and Pleasant View.  Today, live music continues during the summer at the Eagle’s Nest and Beach Bar.  The bands or combos are not concert-sized, but in proportion for...

The annual Clark Lake Cup hockey match is scheduled for Saturday, February 4th at 1 pm.  Will it happen?  It's unusual that Clark Lake isn't frozen solid in January. The lack of ice has cast doubt on whether the Clark Lake Cup, East vs West end, will be played.  This...

The air was slightly colder than the water, but not a big difference as both were bone chilling.  That didn't stop the polar plunging at Clark Lake yesterday.  The turnout pushed Special Olympics toward its goal.  According to their website at the time of this...

Thursday nights at the Beach Bar is when you'll find Men's Shuffleboard competition.  Last night, week 6 results went in to the record book.  Game results are below. Here are the division standings, presented week to week. As reported last...

Polar Plunge's freezin' for a reason happens Saturday at the Eagle's Nest.  Once again, plungers will take a leap into Clark Lake's icy waters to benefit Special Olympics of Michigan. Here’s what to expect.  At 12:30, plunge check-in opens and the pre-plunge party...

A new high speed internet provider is coming to the area.  If you are looking for an alternative to Comcast (Xfinity), this won't help.  The super fast internet service is designed for rural underserved areas where providers like Comcast don't operate. But all of us...

Dirt, dust, and mud plague unpaved roads.  How do you get a residential dirt/gravel road paved?  In Columbia Township (and Michigan), you and your neighbors pay for it.  The process starts by residents forming a special assessment district (SAD).  Those along the road...