Jun 27, 2022 | News & Events
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...
Jun 25, 2022 | News & Events
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,...
Jun 25, 2022 | News & Events
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...
Jun 22, 2022 | News & Events
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...
Jun 22, 2022 | News & Events
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. ...
Jun 21, 2022 | News & Events
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...
Jun 21, 2022 | News & Events
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...
Jun 18, 2022 | News & Events
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,...
Jun 17, 2022 | News & Events
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...
Jun 16, 2022 | News & Events
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...
Jun 15, 2022 | News & Events
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...
Jun 14, 2022 | News & Events
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...