News & Events
Spirit Trail Paving Update
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...
Lions Hold a Cash Bash
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...
Spirit Trail Work Update
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
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...
Spirit Trail Improvements
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...
Monday Morning Rhyme
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...
Recognition Display at the Community Center
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...
DNR Fish Kill Alert
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...
Plans for Township Park
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...
Spirit Trail Cleanup 2023
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...
Spirit Trail Cleanup Tomorrow (Saturday)
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...
Jon Broderick To Be Inducted into the Michigan Water Ski Hall of Fame
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...
Happy Easter 2023
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...
Clark Lake Easter Egg Hunt Happens Saturday
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.
Nasty Crash
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...
Spirit Trail Cleanup Postponed (again)
Cleaning up the Spirit Trail is a thing of joy when weather conditions align with the mood of Clark Lake volunteers. That means little or no rain, no gale force winds, or volcanic eruptions. Given the heavy thunderstorms in the forecast for this evening, and more...
Police Chief Speaks Out
Columbia Township has established new hours for the park on Hyde Road, as this website reported on March 21st. The park had previously been closed at 5 pm due to disorderly and some criminal activity. The problems multiplied at 5 pm like clockwork. Groups would...
The Huge Clark Lake Weekend
Freedom Fireworks will again thunder over Clark Lake. The dramatic displays of colorful and intricate designs accompanied by earth-shaking roars and rumble is set for Saturday, August 5th. Ralph Mahalak Jr. and friends have made Freedom Fireworks an annual...
Clark Lake Easter Egg Hunt
Once again the Lions Club is inviting you and your kids (or grand kids) to the Clark Lake Easter Egg Hunt. There are age group prizes and refreshments in the clubhouse after the hunt. What did it look like last year? This map will help locate...
Spirit Trail Cleanup Postponed
Just when it looked like everything was a "go" for the Spirit Trail cleanup tomorrow (Sat 3/25), the weather forecast said "no" -- rain in the morning, a mix of rain/snow in the afternoon. So, the annual cleanup has been postponed to Saturday, April 1st (not an April...
Township Park & Clark Lake Community Church
A new use is being considered for the building that was formerly the Clark Lake Community Church on Hyde Road. Diane Smith would like to convert it to a Montessori preschool for ages 2 thru 6. Diane is the founder and director of Countryside Montessori School in...
Spirit Trail Cleanup Saturday
It's the first day of spring. A further sign of the new season is the Clark Lake Spirit Trail Cleanup. Each year at this time volunteers scour this 7.3 mile path around the lake and improve the look and feel of one of this community's crowning achievements. In the...
Super Saturday 2023
Super Saturday is the pinnacle of the hard fought season-long competition of the Clark Lake's Men's Shuffleboard League. The event on March 18, 2023, did not disappoint. Fans watched as the ten two-man teams did their best to win for their division --- Green vs Red. ...
Two Clark Lake Traffic Accidents
Two separate traffic accidents kept first responders busy in the last 24 hours. Just moments ago of this writing (Sat 5:30 pm), a truck left Jefferson Road, landing in the front yard of a home on the south side. Crews are on hand, and traffic is down to one lane on...
Men’s Shuffleboard 2022-3 Final Week
Men's Shuffleboard ten teams battled to a finish of the regular season last night. The competition sets the faceoffs for division honors on Super Saturday when it's Green vs Red for places 5 through 1. First place teams are the Green Division's Leighton Uhl and...