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No Bash On The Bay In 2026, Future Concerts Uncertain The organizers of Bash On The Bay, Put-in-Bay’s annual country music festival, have announced that there will be no event in 2026. The announcement sidelines one of the island’s marquee annual events, at least for now. The event, which routinely attracts huge acts from the country music world to perform, is not discontinued permanently, and the organizers are attempting to find a path to throw the event again in 2027.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! Kowalski Earns National Science Teaching Award From Jordan Jenkins, Put-in-Bay Daily A Put-in-Bay teacher is being recognized on a national level. Melissa Kowalski, a middle and high school science teacher at Put-in-Bay School, has been named a 2026 recipient of the Shell Science Teaching Award, presented by the National Science Teaching Association. The award honors outstanding K–12 science teachers across the country for their impact in the classroom and their communities. This isn’t...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! DeWine Highlights Lake Erie’s Economic Impact Gov. Mike DeWine used what will be his final Fish Ohio Day as governor to highlight Lake Erie’s role as more than just a world-class fishing destination. He said the lake serves as a major economic engine for communities along Ohio’s north coast, including Put-in-Bay. Speaking Tuesday during the Fish Ohio Day luncheon at the Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center in Port Clinton, DeWine said Lake...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! 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

So the original reason for this weekly post is because a few years ago Paul Jeris came up to me and asked me if I wanted to write a column for Putinbay.com. I asked why? He said he reads my weekly facebook posts and watches all of the videos of bands that I post on a regular basis and he said he thought the readers would enjoy the list of live music.  Then he decided to give me the name downtown Dave because I am always downtown Put in Bay. So that is why every week I share my thoughts...More Information