Monthly Archives: March 2021

Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko   Snow and more snow – we finally got our wish in abundance. At the end of January there was finally ice on the lake, but not enough to venture out to ice fish until mid-February. Snow fell mid-month and is still hanging around as I write this. Drifts reached close to three feet in some places, but mostly we got about 6 inches of the white stuff. It is always interesting to see how much wildlife walks around our houses and alongside the roads. Some even venture onto front porches. Of course, that...

If you’ve always wanted to visit California to tour some of its famous vineyards, perhaps you should consider vacationing to the crown jewel of the Lake Erie Islands. Believe it or not, Put-in-Bay, which is also known as South Bass Island, is home to two of America’s best vineyards. The island’s flavorful wine history pairs well with a spectacular assortment of tourist attractions, like two world-renowned caves, Perry’s Victory Monument, and dazzling waterfront scenery. So, let’s toast as we explore the history surrounding South Bass Island’s wine culture. 1858: South Bass Island’s “Year of the Grape” Many people know of...

In the News…   Back in the Day John Ladd (PIBHS Class of 1950) has plenty of island memories. One year when he was in high school in the late 40s, John tells how he was out ice fishing with his twin brother, Jim, off Rattlesnake Island. Nearby, John Nissen and Walt Wiese were fishing, too. John remembers the two older men each filling two potato sacks with walleye before calling it quits. John and Jim each had a sack three quarters full. To bring the fish to shore, they loaded a wooden sled which they pushed all the way...