News & Events

After a day when Clark Lake displayed how spectacular it can be, the transition to night turned to gold. Below take a look at a sequence starting earlier and going later.  Then below those, a comment and video about Clark Lake's noon hour. And just when it appeared...

York Road between Crego and North Lake will be closed starting at 7 am tomorrow. Joe Michalsky, director of engineering at Jackson County Department of Transportation, says crews will be replacing "a deteriorated cross road culvert."  It's expected that work will be...

Add tonight's sunset to the collection along with Sunday's.  Tonight's sculpture was interesting; contrast it with Sunday's when Clark Lake saw a red orb, even though the camera didn't quite catch the color. Below, two from Sunday, August 16, 2015

As reported on this website, Michigan State police recently performed speed studies on Eagle Point Road and Eagle Point Drive.  According to Columbia Township Police Chief David Elwell "the results are now known." The average speed of 85% of the vehicles clocked is...

Columbia Township Police have arrested Larry Maddin, Jr., 38, of Brooklyn, in connection with thefts from cars at Clark Lake and on Spicer, Russmiller and Jefferson Roads. On August 17th, several thefts from autos that included credit cards were reported in Columbia...

The first day of September brought Clark Lake another red rubber ball sunset.  Below, it's last moments before popping behind the horizon. Earlier, as the sun set its trajectory, it gave Clark Lake this smile. And in the southeast sky, an interesting cloud benefiting...

Tonight (Tuesday, August 18), Jackson County Commissioners reaffirmed its vote to hold Leoni Township responsible for the defaulted June 1st bond payment. A proposed resolution contained language that would double sewer rates for those served by a pipeline known as...

On a day that's cloudy and gray with a little rain added in, Clark Lake has its charm, even if you have to search a little harder.  It's easier to relive a brief moment yesterday evening.  As the sun set, there was a single frame of time when the sky featured molten...

You've got to hand it to Clark Lake.  Summer cannot be pried from its grasp without a good celebration.  And last night (Saturday), that's just what happened in the S. Woodlands area. It was the 3rd Annual Summer Party at Ford Field, presented by Andy & Candy...

The Fourth Annual Clark Lake Beerfest will feature 50 craft beers and will be held at the Pointe Bar and Grill on October 24th from 12 noon to 5 pm.  Dan Omo, event director, promises the music will sound great and the beer will taste the best ever.  You can get...

Tonight (Monday, August 17) Columbia Township trustees discussed what their stance should be in the face of an action proposed by Jackson County Commissioners.  County commissioners will vote on a resolution that would double the cost of sewers to some in Columbia,...

A resolution that will go before the Jackson County Commission on Tuesday calls for Columbia, Liberty, and Hanover Townships to share the cost of the bond payments for what's known as the Southern Regional Interceptor (SRI).  Only six or seven hookups to the SRI exist...

As summer 2015 draws to a close, Clark Lake is not letting go without making the most of the Labor Day weekend. Earlier in the day, the outlook was not promising.  Lots of rain.  But then it cleared and the change in weather made way for lots of activity on the lake. ...

“Defending against invasive species is a key to Clark Lake’s future,” says John Deming. He is chairman of the Clark Lake Invasive Species Committee. As the result of the committee’s recent petition drive, a Special Assessment District (SAD) will soon be in place to...

The Fourth Annual Clark Lake Spirit Trail Beerfest will take place at the Pointe Bar and Grill on Saturday, October 24th from 12 noon to 5 pm.  Event coordinator Dan Omo says you can "sample over 50 craft beers, enjoy live music and great food." Beerfest is a...

It happens in different ways for different people.  But there is one unifying factor, and that is a love for Clark Lake.  Here's a story about one of the ways Clark Lake became paradise in a way that speaks to four guys you may know. Clark Lake has produced some...

Every so often Google updates publicly available satellite photos of the entire world.  That, of course, includes our own piece of paradise, Clark Lake.  If you go to Google Maps and ask for the satellite overlay, you'll see the new photo. The date of the photo was...

From Saturday, August 8 Same view, different evening, and the amazing difference in evening sky artistry.  Thursday, August 6.  

As reported a few hours ago, a boat wash was in place earlier today at the west end launch on Hyde Road.  The idea was to raise awareness of transporting invasive species from one lake to another, and to demonstrate one method of thwarting it. Here’s how it works. A...

Along with the big events, Clark Lake has its serendipitous moments.  Not planned, but a joy to see or experience.  Today parasailing caught the attention of many around the lake. Some were quick with their phones and caught the action for all to enjoy.  So here are...

The meteor show last night (Wednesday into Thursday morning) was impressive.  Beth June definitely wanted to witness this display of nature and succeeded.  "I went out on the dock about 12:45 am, wrapped myself in a blanket, and lay down on the dock looking towards...

Today (Saturday, August 8) and tomorrow a crew is offering boat washes at the west end launch. The purpose is to remove invasive species that attach themselves to boats and trailers coming into or leaving the lake.  The concept is discourage the spread of fast growing...

The process of creating a raft entry for Raft-O-Rama starts in concept, but so much more is involved before the first Sunday in August at Clark Lake.  There are the practical concerns of how take an idea and bring it to life on a raft in the water. Then there is the...

Tonight (Tuesday 8/11), the Columbia Township trustees voted 6-0 to create a special assessment district (SAD) to deal with an invader threatening Clark Lake--hybrid Eurasian water milfoil or HEWM.  DNA testing has confirmed its presence in the lake and a survey last...