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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! New Police Chief and Chamber of Commerce President Put-in-Bay Swears in New Police Chief COURTESY OF PUT-IN-BAY DAILY: The Village of Put-in-Bay has officially sworn in Mike Dillon as its new Police Chief, welcoming a familiar face and full-time island resident into the role. Dillon brings more than 24 years of law enforcement experience to the position. He spent 20 years with the Whitehall Police Department in Franklin County and most recently served...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! 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

B-Dock Torn Down, New Dock Construction Beginning Soon Put-in-Bay’s harbor is undergoing a significant transformation. DeRivera Park’s B-Dock has officially been torn down in preparation for the construction of a brand-new, state-of-the-art docking facility. This development marks the beginning of a major upgrade to our island’s Harbor, that promises to bring significant improvements for boaters at the Bay!More Information

PIB SEICHE WATCH 2025! Lake Erie Is Putting On A Show A seiche is underway on Lake Erie, and you can watch it unfold live on our webcams! This is one of the great Lake Erie weather phenomena, and it makes for amazing viewing.You can find our webcams RIGHT HERE!More Information