Monthly Archives: August 2025

putinbayohio.com is proud to present the following article from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Editor’s Note: The letter below is a rebuttal to an anonymous letter to the editor that was printed on page 3 of the July 2025 issue of the Put-in-Bay Gazette. In the July edition of the Put-in-Bay Gazette, there is a letter to the editor regarding transparency in the Township’s decision to hire the Ottawa County Sheriff instead of the Village of Put-in-Bay for police services. While the township meetings are open to...More Information

putinbayohio.com is proud to present the Put-in-Bay Gazette’s “Moss on the Rock”. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Moss on the Rock Grand Reopening Of the Aquatic Visitor Center On Wednesday, August 6th, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, ODNR Director Mary Mertz and Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker will be at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of the historic State Fish Hatchery at the new Put-in-Bay Aquatic Visitor Center located at 360 W. Shore Blvd. on Peach Point. The welcome presentation will begin at 11 a.m. Everyone will then have...More Information

An Awesome Put-in-Bay Tradition Continues! McCann Field was rocking on Saturday, August 9th, as hundreds of volleyball lovers flocked to the Bay to take part in the 2025 edition of the Battle of Put-in-Bay! This event, hosted by Lakeview Beach Volleyball, has been one of the great summer events at the island these past couple of decades, and this year was no exception! Coming To The Battle In ’26? Here’s Our Top Lodging Picks Island Club Rentals (islandclub.com) – 216-898-9951 Commodore Resort (commodoreresort.com) – 419-285-3101 Bird’s Nest Resort (birdsnestresort.com) – 419-285-6119 Room For Any Teams Of Any Skill Level It...More Information

Two Boats Lost, One Man Seriously Injured, Heroic Jet-skiers Prevent Spread Quick thinking prevented a tragedy from turning into a catastrophe last Saturday, August 10th, in the Put-in-Bay Harbor after a boat exploded after fueling at The Boardwalk. The boat’s owner, Jon Danklefsen, was seriously injured. A GoFundMe campaign is currently active to help with his medical bills and you can find that here. The boats line was cut from The Boardwalk to prevent an explosion on the dock, and the boat drifted into the Put-in-Bay Harbor, where it made contact with another, fortunately unoccupied, vessel, docked at a mooring...More Information

Jet Express BOGO Offer Represents Awesome Value For A PIB Trip! As the summer season starts to wind down, now’s your chance to catch one last evening ferry ride to Put-in-Bay at a great price. From now until Thursday, August 28, 2025, Jet Express is offering its Evening Buy One Get One Deal: purchase one adult evening ticket from Port Clinton to Put-in-Bay, and you’ll get another free. The deal is valid Monday through Thursday on trips departing after 4:15 PM. To redeem, head to the Port Clinton ticket window to purchase your tickets (this special is not available online)....More Information