News & Events

Independence Day is fast approaching.  Once again the Raft-O-Rama team has crafted hundreds of luminaries for display along Clark Lake’s shoreline.  Imagine the glow as these candles illuminate Clark Lake on the evening of Thursday, July 4th. This Clark Laker bought...

Independence Day is just around the corner.  Once again the Raft-O-Rama team has crafted hundreds of luminaries for display along Clark Lake’s shoreline.  Tomorrow (Sat 6/22), Krissy Hull will be handing out luminaries at the old Mugsy's store on Ocean Beach Road. ...

Trees can make a huge difference - they provide shade and gently project an element of beauty that's hard to replicate.  But, trees can also threaten.  The winter of 2023 proved the point as an ice storm felled trees and large branches.  One damaged the historic...

Among the topics, Clark Lake took the stage at the meeting of the Columbia Charter Township Board last evening (Mon 6/17). Montessori at Clark Lake The Township Board unanimously passed the Planning Commission's recommendations that allows the Montessori daycare at...

Weather forecasts usually introduce big rains with fanfare.  Radar showed rain approaching earlier in the evening (Sun 6/16), but tended to understate what actually took place.  Along with thunder and lightning came 1.5 inches of rain during overnight hours.  That...

Clark Lake attracts an abundance of visitors every year.  One date in June is special.  That’s when the Irish Hills Lake and Home Tour comes to Clark Lake.  Yesterday (Sat 6/16), dozens of guests arrived at the Eagle’s Nest to board rafts for the tour. Between 10 am...

Growing up, Michael Dever spent every summer but one at Clark Lake.  The lake became part of his DNA just as it had been for generations of his family, friends, and many others who have lived the wonders of the lake.  As Uncle Don Nichols towed him endlessly behind...

PLM's recent survey of Clark Lake revealed that the invasive weed, hybrid Eurasian water milfoil (HEWM), is under control, but is still showing up in small pockets.  For that reason, treatment will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, June 12, localized to the areas shaded...

Columbia Charter Township Police report a personal injury accident on M-50 and Brooklyn Farms Road around 10 pm Saturday (6/8).  They say two vehicles struck each other nearly head on.   A Dodge Avenger occupied by 25-year-old Tiffany L. Gillespie of Adrian,...

Supporting the Clark Lake Spirit Trail can be fun.  Just asked those attending the Ladies Night Out Wine Tasting affair at the Eagle's Nest last evening (Thurs 6/7).  Chair of the event, Jaimie Thomson explains in this 60 second video. https://youtu.be/YAa1tvkdQqE...

For the last 25 years, the Clark Lake Lions have owned and maintained a multi-purpose park near the clubhouse at the west end of Clark Lake.  The Lions Club is considering selling all or part of the land.  They invite you to offer input through a survey.  But first,...

Ladies Night Out Wine Tasting happens tomorrow (Thurs 6/6) at the Eagle's Nest.  This annual event is not only big fun, but helps raise funds for the Clark Lake Spirit Trail. Here's what to enjoy.  Sample carefully selected restaurant exclusive wines, only available...

The process to establish a Montessori daycare at Clark Lake took a step forward at last night's Columbia Charter Township Planning Commission meeting.  The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Diane and Brad Smith's site plan and special use...

Jefferson Road will be closed to traffic tomorrow (Fri 5/31), 9 am to 12 noon, between Hewitt and Constitution.  Traffic will pass through for the funeral of a Jackson County Sheriffs deputy who perished in an accident on Saturday, May 25th.   The funeral for Chris...

A signing ceremony took place this morning on Clark Lake's North Shore.  With pen in hand was Ralph Mahalak Jr., inscribing a contract and writing a check to Jim Cole of the Jackson County Department of Transportation.  The result? Greatly improved roads are ahead on...

The Columbia Township board revisited the possibility of allowing commercial cannabis activity - growing, manufacturing, transporting and its sale within the Township (Mon 5/20).  Previously, the planning commission had presented a plan to allow limited commercial...

Big rain bombarded Clark Lake yesterday (Sun 5/26) afternoon, and again in the early morning hours today, totaling 2 1/4 inches. By 8:30 am, lingering sprinkles did not deter the spirit of Michigan's Biggest Little Parade - the Memorial Day Parade at Clark Lake.  The...

When the Brokerage House opened an office at Clark Lake this March, Jenifer Scanlon said to expect activities to take place at the building.  So, how does that play out?  Saturday morning could be an example.  The Brokerage House is putting on an event Saturday from...

Clark Lake Yacht Club Sunday sailboat races begin Saturday.  The purpose of the Saturday run-through is to ensure everyone understands the rules and protocols.  The Club welcomes non-members to participate in the races.  They also encourage all sailors, members or...

"It's like living next to a motel," said Susan Sweierzbin.  Addressing the Columbia Township board on Monday (5/20), that's how she described an airbrb next door, on Lakeview West.  In the video below, you'll hear her comments, and the concerns of another neighbor,...

An important part of Memorial Day Monday is the salute to those members of the military who fell in service to our country.  At Clark Lake, it takes the form of Michigan’s biggest little parade at the west end. Thanks to the Clark Lake Lions Club, the tradition...

The Columbia Charter Township board voted last night to rezone a portion of the north shore Hitt property from agricultural to residential suburban. When this originally came before the planning commission in January, it drew a crowd.  Some neighbors worried that the...

Clark Lake has an underwater wonderland.  Not everything beneath the surface ought to be there. That's what Clark Lake Clean Up focused on yesterday (Sat 5/18).   This short video tells the story. https://youtu.be/KwQ5dtyV96w The crew reports they only scratched the...

The Underwater Wonderland is part of what makes Clark Lake Beautiful.  But not everything below the surface ought to remain.  That's why today is the culmination of this year's Clean Up Clark Lake project.  Bill Vinson has the talking trash details in this video....

Weekly Hobie races are about to begin for summer 2024.  Hobie Fleet 58 Commodore Chance Winnie says the first race will take place on Thursday, May 23nd and continue each Thursday through September 12th with one exception, July 4th.  Like last year, there will be two...