Major work took place today for the paving of Eagle Point Drive.  This morning, the section was graded dirt and gravel.  This afternoon, the first layer of asphalt covered it.  The finishing layer will likely be applied after the holiday.  It's...

A meeting regarding improving roads in Columbia Township, scheduled for this evening (Wednesday, June 29) has been postponed.  It has not yet been rescheduled. The meeting was to have been held at Columbia Central High School. The meeting had been put together by...

Clark Lake was on display on Saturday as part of the Irish Hills Lake & Home Tour.  Clark Lake was one of seven featured in the area as part of this Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce event.   Guests of the Brokerage House gathered at the Eagle's...

County crews arrived this morning (Tuesday) at Clark Lake for the paving of Eagle Point Drive.  The new road surface will cover the gravel/dirt section that starts where Eagle Point Road meets Eagle Point Drive.  The new pavement will head east to where the...

One Lakeview West resident was surprised.  "Where is the sign that lists residents at the corner of Lakeview and Jefferson?"  Once again it is being restored.  For the third time, Kelli Volk Bercik has assumed the task of repairing this Clark Lake...

Jackson County erected barricades to Lakeview West this afternoon as a cautionary warning of a road problem.  They will remain until JCDOT (formerly the Road Commission) repairs the road over a culvert.  In this video, Michael McCarthy, a nearby neighbor,...

With Independence Day just days away, luminaries are now available.  There are two ways to get them---at Doyle's Market or when a Raft-O-Rama committee member knocks on your door.   The idea grows a bit every year.  Clark Lakers line the lakefront...

Several motorists, including at least one Clark Laker, will not soon forget a 127 nightmare.  The nightmare was not a dream, but happened in the 7 am hour as adrenaline rushed through the veins of those involved. Imagine you’re heading northbound where 127 is...

More flags are flying for patriotic holidays thanks to the Brooklyn Kiwanis, and the people who are subscribing to their project.  Club volunteers place about 600 flags around the area, including Clark Lake.  You may have seen them over Memorial Day. ...

Columbia Township Police are looking for 33 year old Brandon Charles Nodine, of Cement City.  On May 19, 2022 an arrest warrant for larceny in a building was authorized by the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.  Nodine is described as 5’ 7” in...

Residents and elected officials agree about the condition of the roads.  Some are substandard, others, terrible.  A ride around Clark Lake tells the story.  The attack of potholes on car infrastructure continues.  Hit Clark Lake's moonscape on a...

Last Sunday afternoon, the Clark Lake Yacht Club held it's second week of competition, and week 3 happens tomorrow (6/19).  Race Chairman Scott Rosenbeck says a variety of class boats have participated so far: 16 foot Rebel , 14 foot Sunfish, 14 foot Hobie, 13...

Hard to believe that July 4th is little more than two weeks away.  Each year, luminaries placed along the shoreline produce a soft glow as part of Clark Lake's Independence Day celebration.  In the photo below, Raft-O-Rama's luminary production is ramping up...

PLM survey at Clark Lake Tuesday revealed a few areas of hybrid Eurasian water milfoil (HEWM), totaling about two acres.  That's good news as there could have been more.  Clark Lake has been engaged in a battle to defend itself from this invasive...

History strongly suggests that Clark Lake innovators were the first to repurpose a swim-raft floating on 55 gallon drums.   They cut a slot to create a transom to mount a five-horsepower motor. The idea caught on, and thus began a new era.  Seeing...

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, July 9th.  Ralph Mahalak Jr. and friends have made Freedom Fireworks an annual...

An unusual sunset followed heavy rain, thunder and lightning.  What seemed unusual was how long it lasted and how deep the color contrasted against the darkness, all while lightning and thunder continued.  The photo seems to boost the brightness along the...

Condition of roads in the area has come under some scrutiny.  Pavement in some areas is rough, and some roads are not paved at all.  An informal ad hoc committee has formed to discuss what can be done.  Included in the discussion are the County roads...