News & Events

Columbia Township passed into law Monday night (8/21) a new ordinance that permits the use of golf carts on public roads with some restrictions.  Currently it's illegal to operate a golf cart on Columbia Township roads.  After certain conditions are met, the new law...

A Code Red storm blew through Michigan and Clark Lake yesterday evening (Thurs 8/25) as the 10 pm hour approached.  The Code Red message arrived at 9:37 pm.  Tree branches are down and power is out for a wide swath of the state.  (Scroll down for two Clark Lake...

This evening (Thurs 8/24), Raft-O-Rama held its season wrap up meeting, and enjoyed some pizza as they reviewed 2023.  The group that puts in the hard work to make Raft-O-Rama fun for Clark Lake also talked about next year's theme.  After weighing suggestions and...

Currently, it is illegal to operate a golf cart on public roads in Columbia Township.  At tonight's board meeting (8/21), trustees changed that by voting into law an ordinance to permit and regulate their use. This is not a new topic, and this website has covered it...

While rafts and boats gathered in the usual formations in the Eagle Point Cove yesterday afternoon, another gathering was taking place on shore inside.  Kids and adults watched a magician perform.  Jill Bentley and David Nichols invited friends and neighbors,...

by Rick Belcher On August 16, 2013, the Clark Lake Spirit website emerged from a mass of complicated code to a platform that would tell the world about our lake.   So that there would be something to see when it went live, a few stories had been preloaded. A lot of...

As guests of the Eagle's Nest gathered on the Lakeside Patio for Jason Cross's performance, Blake Evans entertained the crowd with a show of his own.  The Columbia Central sophomore has found ways to make a jetski perform tricks thought not possible.  The Lake...

Each year, the Mary Reynolds Spirit of Clark Lake Award is bestowed on a deserving member of the community.  During July, Clark Lakers were asked to submit names and place them in a sealed container at Doyle’s Market.  Flip Reynolds announced the winner during the...

The Clark Lake Spirit was alive and well in spite of 2 inches of rain that tried to dampen it.  Those engineering Raft-O-Rama entries had to deal with the onslaught.  Even so, cardboard, paint and duct tape weathered remarkedly well in preserving the creative work of...

Clark Lake's Big Weekend was all the bigger last night (Sat 8/5).  Freedom Fireworks shook the lake and filled the sky with an unbelievable array of colors and designs. Thanks to Ralph Mahalak Jr., his family, and friends for treating Clark Lake to this awesome...

The 48th Run Clark Lake began with a stirring rendition of our National Anthem.  The competitive spirit was definitely in the air, and the weather favored the runners.  The day started cloudy, and gradually the sun began to make its appearance.  The temperature...

This weekend - Aug 5 and 6 - will be huge.  The first main event takes place Saturday morning.  Then it's Freedom Fireworks in the evening.  On Sunday, Raft-O-Rama takes center stage. https://youtu.be/e2oQmf3IIuQ Here are updates and links to more info about the main...

It may have been dark and stormy overnight, but all that vanished as the Kids Triathlon took center stage at Clark Lake.  The annual event kicked off at 10 am with smiles, laughter and cheering.  The scene was the Clark Lake Yacht Club. Triathlon Director Dan Omo...

A battalion of utility repair trucks assembled at the Vining Street substation at 10 am today (Thurs 7/27).  Fourteen crews, contractors from Ohio, will fan out.  As of 10:15 am, 7 hazard sites existed.  Once corrected, power will be restored. Yesterday's Red Code...

An intense Code Red storm targeted Clark Lake during the 2 pm hour.  Power dropped at 2:35 pm.  Consumers Energy's bot predicts restoration at 10:15 pm.  However, those estimates have varied widely in the past. At 3:15 pm, Consumers indicated 314 outages and 27,460...

Clark Lake's biggest party of the year is about to happen.  Check out the Ten things you need to know about Raft-O-Rama. The Mary Reynolds Spirit of Clark Lake Award will be announced once the post-parade party begins at Eagle Point.  Have you voted for the most...

Now in its 32nd year, the Great American Crab Races at Clark Lake attracted participants from all over.  A highly enthusiastic sell-out crowd gathered around the specially designed crab race table at the Beach Bar, Thursday through Saturday (7/20-22).  See how the...

House plans are taking shape all over Clark Lake.  The designs tend to be secret, with only a few clued into what's going on. Why?  Because Raft-O-Rama participants are out to win, and who wants the competition to discover proprietary information?   This year's theme...

Currently, it is illegal to operate a golf cart on public roads in Columbia Township.  Permitting them to operate lawfully on some roads took the next step last night (Mon 7/17). Golf carts are an ongoing discussion at Columbia Township board meetings.  The discussion...

Balloons slowly passed over Clark Lake this morning in the 7 am hour.  Carolyn Nichols, from her vantage in the Eagle Point Cove, caught the balloon battalion in action. The surface of the lake was like glass indicating calm.  But high above, there was enough wind to...

Clark Lake is known for its neighborhood parties.  Neighbors from Lakeview West and Eagle Point Road gathered on Saturday to enjoy the lake and each other.  Originally Ron and Beth June intended for the event to take place on their front lawn.  But then came...

Once again, guacamole experts gathered to test their skills.  The event took place Sunday, July 16, in what has become an annual face-off at Clark Lake.  Jill Bentley and David Nichols hosted in the historic Every cottage in the Eagle Point Cove.  As expected, the...

Run Clark Lake takes center stage Saturday morning, August 5th.  This major community event is widely recognized in the world of running.  Nearly a thousand gather annually to compete in the 5k, 12k, 5k Walk, and 3/4k Kids Run.  The Run starts a big weekend at Clark...

Kids Triathlon is a fun event is for ages 4 to 13. Kids compete in running, biking, and swimming.  It happens Saturday, July 29th, at 10 am at the Clark Lake Yacht Club.  For a preview, check out this video from last year's event. https://youtu.be/myuG-f8mfY8  ...

Clark Lake has earned a special place in many hearts.  Memories of yesterday, and the activity of today, truly elevate it as a prized destination.  Support for the community has come through loud and clear.  As reported yesterday, those joining the Pretty Pergola...