News & Events

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...

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 has its expenses. ...

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 Northern Railroad...

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 Market...

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....

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 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. [metaslider...

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? ...

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 March 2023. ...

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.  Until...

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...

A solar storm generated quiet drama in many locations - Clark Lake was among them.  The first set of  photos in this slide show were taken by Elaine Stewart from her vantage in the Eagle Point Cove. Tom Kohut also witnessed the display from a...

Having started the season on September 5th, the Ladies Shuffleboard League is in full swing.  You may see them in action if you visit the Beach Bar on a Thursday evening.  The league is also known as the Pine Sliders, a name closely similar to Clark Lake's iconic...

Columbia Charter Township Police ask for your help in solving a crime.  The following is from Chief Jay Niles: On September 27th, 2024, at 4:21am Columbia Charter Township Police Department was dispatched to Doyle's Market upon receiving an alarm activation. While...

In April, this website described how Clark Lake's Chris Zuzelski and Wilcox Lawn and Landscaping's Jeff Slat came up with a plan to irrigate the area around the Welcome to Clark Lake Sign.  Keeping the area watered over the summer has definitely smoothed the...

Montessori's Diane Smith opened the doors to their facility on Hyde Road yesterday (Sun 9/29).  Neighbors, contractors, clients and potential clients toured the former Clarklake Community Church.  A former church member, Walt Reed, helped Diane and the kids with the...

The transformation of the Clarklake Community Church to its new role as a Montessori pre-school is ready for the reveal.   Diane Smith is opening the doors and giving tours during the open house on Sunday, September 29, 3 - 5 pm.  The event will feature a ribbon...

Shop with a Cop fundraiser happens Saturday, October 19, 12 noon – 3 pm at the Eagle’s Nest Bar & Grill. How does Shop with a Cop work?  The generosity of local donors, the Columbia Charter Township Police and Fire Departments, and volunteers gives kids a needed...

When it comes to Halloween, Clark Lake has the perfect setting - haunted woods.  And the Halloween team is looking for help to turn the haunted woods into a trail of terror.  Last year's event was fun...and scary! This year, stand by for another true night of fright....

Columbia Charter Township Police provide details on an accident that took place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024: "At 1:13pm The Columbia Charter Township Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of Hayes Road and Wesch Road for a personal...

Because of generous donations to the Foundation's Clark Lake Memory Fund, work in the cemetery is proceeding to restore broken, tipped over, or out of  place headstones.  Once this phase is completed, the experienced Jackson Monument crew will gently clean the markers...

Skies were sunny with light to moderate wind for the Clark Lake Yacht Club Fall Regatta.  That was enough to propel 17 sailboats through several races and present a colorful display on the Clark Lake stage.  Seven Hobies, 5 Rebels, 2 Sunfish, and 3 Wayfarers competed...

Recently promoted Navy Lt Cmdr Megen Scott was sworn into her new rank as Commander on the shores of Clark Lake Friday evening (9/13).  How often does that happen?  Add to that, the ceremony took place with the help of Facetime.  Cmdr Rachel Condon in San Antonio did...

This evening's Fleet 58 race is special.  Why?  The race will honor former Fleet 58 Commodore Lynn Vermeulen, who passed away on September 5th, his 80th birthday.  Current Fleet 58 Commodore Chance Winnie says the windward marker will be set near Lynn's Clark Lake...

Crews are seal coating two sections of the Clark Lake Spirit Trail today (Wed 9/11) - the section through the County Park and the former railroad bed that runs parallel to Hyde Road at the west end. Once the new coating has been applied, the crew will erect a...