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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 following article from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Here is a list of island candidates on the ballot for the November 4th election.Village CouncilFour seats are up for grabs on the Put-in-Bay Village Council, and there are four candidates: Phil Hahn, Jeff Koehler, Jake Market and Dave Schafer. Village Councilman Fred Cerny did not choose to run for another four years, and incumbent Village Councilman Bill Sulesky’s petition was not accepted by the Board of Elections because of a minor technicality....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

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 Big Day at the BaySaturday, Sept. 20th, is packed with fun at Put-in-Bay for the annual Big Day at the Bay, sponsored by Shores & Islands Ohio. Start your morning with the Miller Boat Line 5K, then explore the island-wide Sale Away Weekend for unique finds and end-of-season deals. Later, enjoy the clambake at the Chicken Patio supporting the PIB Volunteer Fire Department, and try your luck at Monte...More Information

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! Life on South Bass Island is defined by close community ties and shared interests. But when it comes to public safety, our community is currently divided—not by ideology, but by a lack of transparency. Three years ago, the township trustees decided to end their contract with the Village of Put-in-Bay Police Department. At that time, the township was paying the village approximately $350,000 annually for police services. In place of the local department,...More Information