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March 2024
Put-in-Bay Total Eclipse | What to Know
Coming in April 2024, the projected path of a Total Eclipse looks to be heading over Northern Ohio and Put... more information
March 2024 Gazette – Gatewood’s Video Wins at Prestigious Film Festivals
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March 2024 Gazette – Moss on the Rock
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February 2024
February 2024 Gazette – Moss on the Rock
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ODNR Announces $1.4M Matching Grant For Put-in-Bay B-Dock Renovation
ODNR Awards B-Dock $1.4M Matching Grant for a $2.8M Renovation! Massive news for Put-in-Bay and Lake Erie boaters, DeRivera Park’s... more information
January 2024
January 2024 Gazette – Moss on the Rock
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December 2023
Share The Taste Of The Bay This Holiday Season!
Quick Links For Shiphouse Vodka To locate an Ohio liquor store near you that carries Shiphouse Vodka, visit OHLQ.com For... more information
December 2023 Gazette – Moss on the Rock
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November 2023
November 2023 Gazette – Duff Homestead Challenge Met!
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November 2023 Gazette – Moss on the Rock
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October 2023
October 2023 Gazette – Moss on the Rock
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October 2023 Gazette – Flyer of the Lakes
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September 2023
September 2023 Gazette – Moss on the Rock
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September 2023 Gazette – A Few Thoughts By Jeff Koehler
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August 2023
August 2023 Gazette – Delaware Avenue Parking Update
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August 2023 Gazette – Moss on the Rock
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July 2023
July 2023 Gazette – Middle Bass Music Festival
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July 2023 Gazette – Moss on the Rock
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June 2023
June 2023 Gazette – Moss on the Rock
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June 2023 Gazette – New Proprietors at Anchor Inn
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May 2023
May 2023 Gazette – Garlic Mustard Challenge 2023
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May 2023 Gazette – Let’s Bring Back Founders Day!
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March 2023
March 2023 Gazette – Who’s Busy Traveling?
Who’s Busy Traveling? This winter, island folks have been out traveling as usual. Most recently many took off for the... more information
March 2023 Gazette – PIB Park District Projects
PIB Township Park District Outlines Projects The Lake Erie Islands Conservancy (LEIC) and Put-in-Bay Township Park District have partnered on... more information
February 2023
February 2023 Gazette – Destination Development Grants
Destination Development Grants Available Again in Erie and Ottawa Counties A popular matching grant program is available for the purpose... more information
February 2023 Gazette – World Record by PIB Alumnus
PIB Alumnus Attempting To Set World Record for Fastest Journey Across U.S. by Plane Aaron Wilson, Put-in-Bay High School Class... more information
January 2023
January 2023 Gazette – PIB Panther Girls Take 4th Great Lakes Islands Tournament Basketball Championship
PIB Panther Girls Take 4th Great Lakes Islands Tournament Basketball Championship The Put-in-Bay Panther Lady Basketball Team came out on... more information
January 2023 Gazette – Sheriff Takes Over Policing
Sheriff Takes Over Policing PIB Township It’s official! The Put-in-Bay Township Trustees, Matt Miller, Eric Engel and Chris Cooper, officially... more information
December 2022
December 2022 Gazette – Library News
Library News What’s Happening at Your Local Library? GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST In order to participate in this contest, you must... more information
December 2022 Gazette – 2022 – A Year of Change!
2022 – A Year of Change! No matter what the year, there are always changes at Put-in-Bay. This year, the... more information
November 2022
November 2022 Gazette – Great Lakes Island Alliance-Kelleys Island Day
  Great Lakes Island Alliance – Kelleys Island Day By Jackie Taylor Editor’s Note: Jackie’s article about the Great Lakes... more information
October 2022
October 2022 Gazette – On the Ballot in November
On the Ballot in November Voters will be going to the polls in November to vote on two island levies.... more information
October 2022 Gazette – Kelley’s Island News
Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko Finally, nice, cool weather and some refreshing rain, but still not enough and plants... more information
September 2022
September 2022 Gazette – News from Other Islands
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September 2022 Gazette – A Trip Back In Time
A Trip Back in Time By Barry Koehler The anticipation for the Vanilla Ice concert had been building for months... more information
June 2022
June 2022 Gazette – News from Other Islands
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June 2022 Gazette – Kelley’s Island News
Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko Wow! When summer visits the island, it comes fully prepared to enjoy itself: Long... more information
May 2022
Memorial Day Service at Perry’s Victory
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial News Release For Immediate Release Release Date:  May 24, 2022 Contact:    Barbara Rowles, barbara_rowles@nps.gov, 419-285-2184 extension 1225... more information
May 2022 Gazette – News from Other Islands
News From Other Islands Middle Bass Lowest Property Taxes Eight Ohio counties are home to the 21 places in the... more information
May 2022 Gazette – Kelley’s Island News
Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko It looks like spring is finally here. There was an Easter egg hunt for... more information
May 2022 Gazette – Put-in-Bay Author Bob Adamov Releases New Book
Put-in-Bay Author Bob Adamov Releases New Book: Sunset Blues – Celebrates 20 Years of Writing 16 Novels – Releasing two... more information
March 2022
March 2022 Gazette – Kelley’s Island News
Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko Weather here has been a roller coaster ride. One day it is 40 degrees... more information
February 2022
February 2022 Gazette – Busy Travelling & Wintering
  Busy Travelling & Wintering January was a busy month again as island folks ventured out into the world to... more information
February 2022 Gazette – Kelley’s Island News
  Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko It seems that all we talk about is the weather. What can I... more information
January 2022
January 2022 Gazette – Lake Erie Islands Conservancy Position Open
  Lake Erie Islands Conservancy Position Open Part Time Administrative Position Advancement/Membership Specialist Program and Job Description: Located on the... more information
January 2022 Gazette – Island News
Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko The holidays are behind us and we look forward to a quiet couple of... more information
December 2021
December 2021 Gazette – News from Other Islands
News from Other Islands   Middle Bass Island   Middle Bass Gets Parks Funding Ohio recently awarded $5.2 million of... more information
December 2021 Gazette – In the News
News from other Islands   Middle Bass   Middle Bass Gets Parks Funding   Ohio recently awarded $5.2 million of... more information
November 2021
November 2021 Gazette – Kelleys Island News
Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko   Fall came in blustery and cold. We lost power for a few hours,... more information
November 2021 Gazette – News from Other Islands
News from Other Islands   Middle Bass Island The Johnson Pumpkin Patch Carl and Jessie Johnson of Middle Bass Island... more information
October 2021
October 2021 Gazette – 2021 Put-in-Bay Sports Car Races
2021 Put-in-Bay Sports Car Races by Rich Hahn   What happens when you combine 140 sports cars, 250 participants plus... more information
October 2021 Gazette – News from Other Islands
News from Other Islands   Middle Bass Fox Road was closed for a few days in late September for improvements.... more information
September 2021
September 2021 Gazette – Put-in-Bay 2021 Vintage Races
Put-in-Bay 2021 Vintage Races   PIB Road Race Heritage Society Sports Car Races Covid 19 Precautions With our Put-in-Bay Sports... more information
September 2021 Gazette – Multiple Music Fests
Lake Erie Islands Music Festivals   Put-in-Bay Music Festival is Back September 18th! The FREE Put-in-Bay Music Festival is back... more information
September 2021 Gazette – In the News
In the News…   Island Candidates on November General Election Ballot In November, island voters will choose among the following... more information
August 2021
August 2021 Gazette – Tours, Fundraisers, & Monument Open!
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August 2021 Gazette – Kelleys Island News
Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko July came in with a bang with some spectacular fireworks at the West Bay.... more information
August 2021 Gazette – In the News
In the News…   We hear that the buoy marking the spot where the Battle of Lake Erie took place... more information
July 2021
July 2021 Gazette – Island News
Kelleys Island News The Mayflies have arrived, along with the tour–ists. The KI Brewery is becoming an event venue and... more information
June 2021
Spotlight: PIB Waterfront Condos
Put-in-Bay Waterfront Condos: Lake Erie’s Best-Kept Secret If you haven’t had the pleasure of staying at the Put-in-Bay Waterfront Condos... more information
June 2021 Gazette – Island News
Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko Summer came on so suddenly, as I write this it is already pushing the... more information
May 2021
May 2021, In the News…
May 2021, In the News…
Chuck | May 14th, 2021 | Events & News
In the News…   Kimble Hired as Full-time Chief At a special meeting in April, the Put-in-Bay Village Council confirmed... more information
May 2021 Gazette – Stories from the Island
Rock of Ages By Gordy Barr On the west point of Middle Bass Island there is a black granite boulder... more information
May 2021 Gazette – Island News
Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko   April was a wild ride weather-wise. Temps ranged from the 70s to the... more information
April 2021
April 2021, In the News…
April 2021, In the News…
Chuck | April 15th, 2021 | Events & News
In the News…   Island Police Department PIBPD Police Chief Update Put-in-Bay Mayor Jessica Dress presented her choice of a... more information
April 2021 Gazette – Island News
Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko   It’s April and signs of spring are everywhere. The Island is waking up.... more information
March 2021
March 2021 Gazette -Kelleys Island News
Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko   Snow and more snow – we finally got our wish in abundance. At... more information
History of Wine Culture on South Bass Island
If you’ve always wanted to visit California to tour some of its famous vineyards, perhaps you should consider vacationing to... more information
March 2021, In the News…
In the News…   Back in the Day John Ladd (PIBHS Class of 1950) has plenty of island memories. One... more information
February 2021
February 2021, In the News…
February 2021, In the News…
Chuck | February 1st, 2021 | Events & News
In the News…   30 Years Ago – February 1991 Chris Ladd was the Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Dept. chief. The... more information
January 2021
January 2021 Gazette -Kelleys Island News
By Leslie Korenko Winter is upon us. We woke up to one inch of snow on December 1st and another... more information
January 2021, In the News…
January 2021, In the News…
Chuck | January 4th, 2021 | Events & News
In the News… Golf Cart Tax Motion for Reconsideration Falls Short! In September, the Ohio Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the... more information
December 2020
What To Pack for Your Put-in-Bay Vacation
The Top “Don’t Forget” Items to Pack for Your Next Put-in-Bay Getaway A Put-in-Bay getaway on South Bass Island offers... more information
December 2020, In the News…
December 2020, In the News…
Chuck | December 11th, 2020 | Events & News
In the News… Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce Recognized for Response to Pandemic The Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau... more information
December Gazette -Kelleys Island News
By Leslie Korenko THE BAD NEWS – It was only a matter of time, COVID-19 reached the Island. The first... more information
November 2020
Bike your way around Put-in-Bay, Ohio!
Biking on South Bass Island is one of the most popular modes of transportation. Due to the island’s size and... more information
November 2020, In the News…
November 2020, In the News…
Chuck | November 14th, 2020 | Events & News
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November Gazette -Kelleys Island News
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October 2020
The Ultimate Wedding Guide for Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Put-in-Bay, Ohio offers spacious, beautiful facilities that will make your special day one of kind and unforgettable. In this Put-in-Bay... more information
SOS (Save Our Stores)
SOS (Save Our Stores)
Chuck | October 15th, 2020 | Events & News
By Peter Huston This is an S.O.S. message for islanders and island friends to help us bring awareness to an... more information
Lake Erie named Coolest Lake in Ohio
Did you know we made the cut? UPROXX recently published their list The Coolest Lake in Every State In America... more information
October Gazette -Kelleys Island News
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September 2020
What Brought Me to the Islands?
What Brought Me to the Islands?
Chuck | September 15th, 2020 | Events & News
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August 2020
September 2020, In the News…
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Vice-Commander…Ahoy
Vice-Commander…Ahoy
ChrisLeo | August 24th, 2020 | Uncategorized
Put-in-Bay Maritime Academy (Part 2) By Paul Bolden, Flotilla Vice-Commander for the Auxiliary Unit at Coast Guard Station Marblehead  ... more information
The Famous Town Hall on Put-in-Bay
The famous town hall on Put-in-Bay (or South Bass Island) is an iconic landmark. Like Perry’s Victory Monument that commemorates... more information
July 2020
Get Outside, Breathe Deep and Experience the Islands
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June 2020
Top 10 Free Things To Do at Put-in-Bay!
Put-In-Bay makes for the perfect Midwest island getaway.  The island is known for its fascinating history, fun nightlife, local food,... more information
Hotel Victory:  Put-in-Bay’s “Grandest” Memory
The crown jewel of the Lake Erie Islands is Put-in-Bay Ohio (South Bass Island). The island offers a rich history,... more information
The War of 1812 and Put-in-Bay
Put-in-Bay, Ohio which is also known as South Bass Island, has played a significant role in our nation’s history. In... more information
May 2020
Put-in-Bay Fishing 2021
The Best Year For Put-in-Bay Fishing Walleye fishermen were elated to learn that the 2018 hatch in Lake Erie’s Western... more information
Put-in-Bay Is Open!!!
Put-in-Bay Is Open!!!
Josh | May 22nd, 2020 | Events & News
Head to Put-in-Bay! We Are Open! The day to open Put-in-Bay has come! On Monday, May 11th, the Miller Ferry... more information
Miller Ferry Releases Updated Early Season Schedule
April Showers, May Flowers, and June Island Fun The Miller Boat Line has released a list of their new safety... more information
April 2020
New 2020 Miller Ferry
New 2020 Miller Ferry
Josh | April 22nd, 2020 | Events & News
New Put-in-Bay Ferry The Miller Ferry is finally finishing up construction of it’s new ferry the M/V Mary Ann Market it looks... more information
March 2020
7 Safe Put-in-Bay Ohio Boating Tips
7 Safe Boating Tips for Put-in-Bay Put-in-Bay Ohio is Lake Erie’s boating paradise. Every hundreds of thousands of visitors and... more information
February 2020
Put-in-Bay Top 7 Summer Entertainment 2020
Put-in-Bay may be small in size, but it has an incredibly large music scene in the summer! There are close... more information
The 7 Lucky Reasons to Stay at The Island Club
Why Stay at The Island Club? For over 30 years, the Island Club has been a place of celebration for... more information
January 2020
Put-In-Bay Places to Stay
Put-In-Bay Ohio Hotels and Resorts provide a place to stay during a visit to the favorite Lake Erie Island. There... more information
November 2019
2019 Bash on the Bay 3
2019 Bash on the Bay 3
Chuck | November 22nd, 2019 | Events & News
The third annual Bash on the Bay hosted Kid Rock and Uncle Kracker. The event saw over 15,000 flock to... more information
Put-in-Bay-Opoly – Happy National Play Monopoly Day
National Play Monopoly Day on November 19th recognizes the iconic board game that lands us on Park Place, Boardwalk or... more information
October 2019
A boat ride to Pelee
A boat ride to Pelee
ChrisLeo | October 3rd, 2019 | Uncategorized
It couldn’t have been a better day. The lonely, flat gray lake at the end of November, was just perfect... more information
September 2019
Do Rabbits Get Poison Ivy
Do Rabbits Get Poison Ivy
ChrisLeo | September 1st, 2019 | Uncategorized
-By Gordy Barr   Twelve billion years ago, a giant star exploded. Stuff was flung everywhere. Among the ruin of... more information
August 2019
Lake Erie Islands Water Trail is Ohio’s 12th
The department director of Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources has designated the Lake Erie Islands Water Trail as Ohio’s 12th... more information
Five Fish You Are Likely To Find In Lake Erie
Lake Erie Fishing Lake Erie is one of the world’s largest freshwater commercial fisheries and fishing is a popular halftime... more information
July 2019
PIBIO
PIBIO
ChrisLeo | July 20th, 2019 | Uncategorized
PACE, not too good to be true – By Peter Huston     Imagine if you just happened to attend... more information
April 2019
Official 2019 Island Club Spring Fling Benefiting Kids for Christmas
The Official Spring Fling 2019 at the Island Club is almost here!  This year will mark the First Year that... more information
Listen To Larry
Listen To Larry
ChrisLeo | April 3rd, 2019 | Uncategorized
News, views, and comments from a South Bass cottager   35,000 islands in the Great Lakes I tossed a big... more information
March 2019
Kelley Island News
Kelley Island News
ChrisLeo | March 13th, 2019 | Uncategorized
-By Leslie Korenko   VFW Potlucks started on December 9 there is a new face behind the bar, Erica Pogalies... more information
February 2019
Lake Erie Islands Audubon Christmas Bird Count
– By lisa Brohl   The annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count was held on the Lake Erie Islands on Sunday,... more information
January 2019
Milestones
Milestones
ChrisLeo | January 16th, 2019 | Uncategorized
Graduated Cody Porche Congratulations to Cody Porche (PIBHS Class of 2014) who graduated from Kent State University in December with... more information
St. Paul’s is Ready for a New Year
St. Paul’s has improved and fixed many things in the past year. The final “upgrade” is making the bathrooms brighter... more information
What’s on the plate for 2019
What’s on the plate for 2019
ChrisLeo | January 2nd, 2019 | Uncategorized
Wow! 2019! We can’t believe another year has come and gone. We’d like to thank everyone who shared the 2018... more information
Island Diary December 2018
Island Diary December 2018
ChrisLeo | January 1st, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sat., Dec. 1st – At The Forge, there’s a “Half Price” sale for their gift certificates. BOGO! Buy one, get... more information
December 2018
Predictions for the New Year
Predictions for the New Year
ChrisLeo | December 1st, 2018 | Uncategorized
A New Year First, we would like to thank everyone for spending the 2018 year with us and making it... more information
October 2018
The Official Put-in-Bay Spring Fling 2019
Another Successful Put-in-Bay Island Club Fall Ball Thank you so much to all of our Put-in-Bay island friends and guests... more information
January 2018
Vice Commander…Ahoy!
Vice Commander…Ahoy!
Josh | January 1st, 2018 | Events & News
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Put-in-Bay Ohio offers a full directory of information for visitors to explore. Our Put-in-Bay News is meant to explore the history, events, and passions of our Lake Erie island. We welcome guest posts and would be happy to discuss opportunities.

Historically, Put-in-Bay has been involved with the largest battles in the Lake Erie Basin between Britain, Canada, and the USA. While there are multiple Lake Erie Islands, Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island stands out as the most visited, most historic, and most noted.

Put-in-Bay is a popular vacation spot just 2 miles offshore of mainland Northwest Ohio in Lake Erie. While “Put-in-Bay” is technically the name of the village on South Bass Island, the name commonly is inadvertently used to refer to the entire island. A summer resort since the mid-1800’s, the village can be considered the hub of tourism among the Lake Erie Islands. With its numerous taverns, wineries, restaurants, waterfront condos, rental homes, and hotels it is a staycation mecca.

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