Category Archives: Events & News

On the Ballot in November Voters will be going to the polls in November to vote on two island levies. The first is Issue #20 that deals with Township Policing. 20 Proposed Tax Levy (Additional) Put-in-Bay Township (unincorporated portion 39.2, 39.3, 39.4)A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. An additional tax for the benefit of Put-in-Bay Township (unincorporated portion 39.2, 39.3, 39.4), for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police,...

Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko Finally, nice, cool weather and some refreshing rain, but still not enough and plants are really beginning to show the effects of our local drought. October is still pretty busy with parties, fundraisers, Owl Banding and more. Check the Chamber website for details. The HARVEST FEST is October 1st, and thanks to Dave Marco, the park will be decorated again this year. COUNCIL MEETINGS move to the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at Kelleys Hall. The Great Lakes Islands Alliance (GLIA) comes to the Island on October 4th. October 15th is...

The following piece is published in this month’s Put-in-Bay Gazette. The Gazette has been producing incredible independent Put-in-Bay island news for over 40 years. If you have any interest at all in what is happening on South Bass Island, we urge you strongly to subscribe to the Put-in-Bay Gazette. One-year online subscriptions are only $15, and print subscriptions are available as well. To subscribe please visit the Put-in-Bay Gazette subscription form.   News From Other Islands Rattlesnake Island Michael Gora from Middle Bass reports the Rattlesnake Island Local Post is coming to life again and will issue new stamps starting...

A Trip Back in Time By Barry Koehler The anticipation for the Vanilla Ice concert had been building for months but only Bill and Ted could have prepared me for the time warp I was about to enter. It was 1992 again at The Boathouse Bar and Grill! The floor was packed with mostly 40-something partiers reliving their glory days when special guest Tone Loc kicked off the show. As the Grammy nominated rapper rocked us with his hit songs “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina,” the crowd was transformed back into a bunch of kids jamming at an old...

The following piece is published in this month’s Put-in-Bay Gazette. The Gazette has been producing incredible independent Put-in-Bay island news for over 40 years. If you have any interest at all in what is happening on South Bass Island, we urge you strongly to subscribe to the Put-in-Bay Gazette. One-year online subscriptions are only $15, and print subscriptions are available as well. To subscribe please visit the Put-in-Bay Gazette subscription form.   News From Other Islands Middle Bass Out of Service The Sonny-S is currently undergoing extensive repairs and a hull refit. As a result, it is temporarily out of...

Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko Wow! When summer visits the island, it comes fully prepared to enjoy itself: Long days of sunshine, pleasant temperatures, the trees filling out nicely, wildflowers in full bloom, the lake warming up, fish abiting, every business opening up and our friends coming back to the island. What more could you ask for? Unfortunately, Covid came back too with reports that several people have contracted this, milder, form. The school closed for a day of deep cleaning. The library closed for a week. Safety Services Day has been delayed and the EMS spaghetti dinner has...

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   Memorial Day Service at Perry’s Victory Put-in-Bay, Ohio – Park Rangers, volunteers, special guests, and the Put-in-Bay community will honor the fallen at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial during a Memorial Day Service at 11am on Monday, May 30. The Memorial column will open immediately following the ceremony at approximately 12pm.   “After two years of marking this solemn occasion with a simple wreath laying, we will once again all come together on Memorial Day to honor the men...

News From Other Islands Middle Bass Lowest Property Taxes Eight Ohio counties are home to the 21 places in the state with the lowest property tax rates – all under $980 in taxes per $100,000 of home value. The No. 1 – the lowest – is Middle Bass Island, part of the multi-island Put-in-Bay Township. Did You Know? The MBI school board sponsors a portion of the costs for the Middle Bass campers who take part in the Nature Camp program. Wildlife Report There are definite signs of beaver(s) on Middle Bass. Volleyball Tournament Watch for the Middle Bass Volleyball...

Kelleys Island News By Leslie Korenko It looks like spring is finally here. There was an Easter egg hunt for the kids, several restaurants opened, and plans are being made for upcoming events. There will be a local author book signing at the history museum on May 15th and at the KI Library on May 28th from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet Island historian Leslie Korenko and her six books, and new author Alexi Panehal. Her book is The Island in Winter, Living Year Round on Kelleys Island. We say goodbye to Chief Shawn Craig whose last day is May...