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Blanke Granted Casino License For Put-in-Bay In a shocking turn of events, Put-in-Bay businessman John Blanke has been granted a casino license for an as-of-yet unbuilt establishment on the lot that used to be home to T&J’s Smokehouse. The Ohio Casino and Gaming Commission, so widely expected to deny the application that it was viewed as an afterthought, stunned observers by granting a Type-1 license to Mr. Blanke, which will allow him to operate a casino with both games of chance a la slot machines, and table games such as poker and roulette. The Commission denied Mr. Blanke a Type-3...

  NUMBER 1 Ride a Put-in-Bay Ferry Boat Just getting to Put in Bay island is a blast! Put-in-Bay, Ohio is situated off the shores of northwestern Ohio, accessible by Ferry Boat. There are two services that provide ferry service to Put-in-Bay. The Miller Ferry is an auto and passenger ferry departing from their 5174 E Water St location in Port Clinton, Ohio. They can even take motorcycles! Visitors can find a sizeable amount of free parking, near the ferry dock terminal. The 18 minute journey takes passenger past Mouse and Starve Islands. In the distance, Rattlesnake, Kelleys Island and...

Coming in April 2024, the projected path of a Total Eclipse looks to be heading over Northern Ohio and Put in Bay.  The date to be precise is April 8, 2024, with NASA projecting this will be the last visible total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044.  In short, if you want to see this and don’t want to wait 20 years until the next occurrence, keep reading to learn more and make plans to witness this in person. The island is already one of great natural beauty and wonder.  There are a great number of...

putinbayohio.com is proud to present this piece from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Gatewood’s Video Wins at Prestigious Film Festivals “Island in the Sun,” the music video entertainer Bob Gatewood had filmed last fall on Put-in-Bay, has been honored with awards at several film festivals including IndieX, Independent Shorts Awards and Mindfield. The real-life/cartoon visuals and innovative storytelling showcased in the music video have earned “Island in the Sun” widespread acclaim, marking it as an exceptional achievement in the world of audiovisual storytelling. Directed by Moe Taylor...

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 DJ’s Property Sells Kim Morrisson and Ryan Stoiber from Frosty Bar have officially announced they purchased DJ’s ice cream parlor at the corner of Toldeo and Bath streets. It will reopen as Sweet Siblings, an Island Dessert Destination, in May of 2024! The name is to celebrate all of the amazing families that have worked for the Stoiber family through the years. Kim says she would like to decorate...

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 East Point Peacocks We’re sad to report that after nearly 40 years, there are no longer peacocks on East Point. Bill and Patty Sulesky have had peacocks on their East Point property since the mid-80s but the last two, a male and a female, both disappeared in late October and never returned home. Mother of Sorrows Church Happenings Our new Allen organ has arrived and sounds beautiful. Thank you...

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 B-Dock is set to undergo a transformative renovation, thanks to a generous $1.4 million Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), which matches $1.4 million being provided by DeRivera Park. The announcement marks a pivotal moment for the Great Lakes boating community and heralds a new era of state-of-the-art facilities that promise to enhance the Put-in-Bay boating experience! Plan Your Own Visit To PIB, Then Read On For More News Check out our top Put-in-Bay...

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 Gatewood Video on YouTube! You might remember reading about Bob Gatewood making a music video on the island one Saturday back in September. Anyone on the island who wanted to be part of it could come out and be in it. Well, the video was completed this past month and posted on YouTube. You can check it out by searching “Island in the Sun” from the Bob’s latest album,...

Quick Links For Shiphouse Vodka To locate an Ohio liquor store near you that carries Shiphouse Vodka, visit OHLQ.com For the official online home of Shiphouse Vodka, head to shiphousevodka.com Spread A Little Of The Put-in-Bay Spirit This Holiday Season! Loooking for a last minute gift for someone in your life who loves Put-in-Bay? Share the flavor of  the Bay this Christmas with Shiphouse Vodka, an extraordinary spirit that encapsulates the unique essence of its birthplace, Put-in-Bay, Ohio. This vodka is not just a drink; it’s a tribute to the rich history of South Bass Island. Drawing inspiration from the...