Events
World’s Largest Rubber Duck Returns to Put-in-Bay July 10–12
The World’s Largest Rubber Duck is making its return to Put-in-Bay next week, bringing one of the island’s most unique
Travel
Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest XVIII Sets Sail This Weekend
Cannons will boom, pirates will take over downtown, and families will have no shortage of things to do as Put-in-Bay
Sports & Recreation
Put-in-Bay Panthers Compete This Weekend at the Great Lakes 4-Island Tournament
The Put-in-Bay Panthers have arrived on Beaver Island, Michigan for the annual Great Lakes 4-Island Basketball Tournament, a unique event
News
Gov. DeWine Highlights Lake Erie’s Economic Impact During Final Fish Ohio Day
During what marked his final Fish Ohio Day as governor, Mike DeWine said Lake Erie is much more than one
Boating & Ferries
Jet Express Kicks Off 2026 Season as More Put-in-Bay Businesses Open for the Year
Put-in-Bay’s 2026 season continues to take shape today as the Jet Express officially begins service to the island, marking a
Weather
Loud Boom Heard Across Ohio, Reported on Put-in-Bay Tuesday; NWS Points to Possible Meteor
A loud boom heard across parts of Ohio around 9 a.m. Tuesday was also heard on Put-in-Bay. Island reports indicate
Island Life
Put-in-Bay Police Uniform Fundraiser Set for June 28 at Reel Bar
Put-in-Bay residents and visitors will have an opportunity to support local law enforcement during a community fundraiser this weekend at
History
Century-Old Austrian Pines Removed from Put-in-Bay Monument Grounds
The removal of the Austrian pine trees at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial this week has struck a chord
