Put-in-Bay Dog Bowl Brings Competitive Dock Diving to the Island
A new event is coming to Put-in-Bay this May, introducing a different kind of competition to the island. The Put-in-Bay
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Ottawa County Community Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Ottawa County Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for the 2026–27 grant cycle, with submissions due Sunday, March 1,
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Bash on the Bay Pauses 2026 Event, Exploring New Dates and Locations
Bash on the Bay will not take place in 2026, according to an announcement shared by event organizers on social
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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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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
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Last Supermoon of 2025 Rises Over Perry’s Monument
The final supermoon of the year — the Cold Supermoon — rose over South Bass Island this evening, becoming visible
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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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Holiday Travel Impact: Strong Winds & Lake Erie Seiche Cancel Ferry Trips
A significant weather event is expected to hit Lake Erie this week, bringing strong winds, rapidly changing water levels, and
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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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Panthers Basketball Season Tips Off Thursday with Home Triple-Header Ahead
The Put-in-Bay Panthers are ready to hit the court as the 2025–26 basketball season officially begins this week. The varsity
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Reel Bar’s Erica Zachar Named Ohio’s Bartender of the Year
The Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance has announced that Erica Zachar of Reel Bar has been named Ohio’s Bartender of
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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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