Community Christmas Dinner Rescheduled to Monday, December 15
The annual Community Christmas Dinner at the Put-in-Bay Town Hall has been moved from Sunday to Monday, December 15. The
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Island Life
Discover the charm of Put-in-Bay with stories, local insights, and daily happenings. From island traditions to community updates, get a glimpse into life on South Bass Island.
Lake Erie Seiche Arrives: Water Levels Drop Sharply at Put-in-Bay
The Lake Erie seiche forecast earlier this week has arrived. By late Wednesday morning, strong northwest winds pushed water out
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Put-in-Bay Panther Twirling Club Shines at Bowling Green Holiday Parade
The Put-in-Bay Panther Twirling Club represented the island proudly on Saturday morning, November 22, as they performed in the annual
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Island Events: Bazaar Today, Concert Tomorrow, Home Opener Saturday
The holiday season is officially underway on Put-in-Bay, and the next few days bring a full lineup of community events.
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Put-in-Bay School Shares November Panther Newsletter Highlights
Put-in-Bay School has released its November 2025 Panther Newsletter, marking the end of the first nine weeks of the 2025–2026
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Unofficial Election Results Released for Put-in-Bay Races
Preliminary vote totals from the Ottawa County Board of Elections show early numbers in local contests and tax levies. All
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Who’s on the Ballot Tuesday? Here’s What Put-in-Bay Voters Need to Know
When island voters head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, they’ll help shape the future of local government and
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Storm Comes Home: Beloved K-9 Officer Officially Joins Put-in-Bay Police Department
After months of separation and uncertainty, Put-in-Bay’s beloved K-9, Storm, is finally home — this time as an official member
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Put-in-Bay Teacher Wins Prestigious National Environmental Education Award
Melissa Kowalski, better known to many in the community as Missi, is a science teacher at Put-in-Bay School and has
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Put-in-Bay Chamber Continues RUBY Award Streak with Two Wins in 2025
The Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau was recognized with two top honors at the Ohio Travel Association’s RUBY
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Put-in-Bay Panther Newsletter: October Updates from the School
Put-in-Bay School Principal Scott Mangas has released the October Panther Newsletter, sharing highlights from the classroom, the athletic fields, and
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Eight Islanders, One Big Idea: Collaboration
What were eight Put-in-Bay residents doing on another island in late September? Comparing notes with fellow islanders. The Great Lakes
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Spotlight on Keegan Turner: Put-in-Bay’s Finalist for Ohio Bartender of the Year
When the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance announced its 2025 Industry Awards nominees, two familiar names from Put-in-Bay landed on
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Two Put-in-Bay Bartenders Nominated for Ohio Bartender of the Year
Two of Put-in-Bay’s own have been recognized among the best in Ohio’s hospitality scene. The Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance
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Put-in-Bay School Earns Governor’s Thomas Edison STEM Award for Third Year in a Row
Put-in-Bay School has once again been recognized for its excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The Ohio
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