5 Early Season Put-in-Bay Events Worth Seeing in 2026
Whiskey Light returns this weekend, signaling the start of the 2026 season on Put-in-Bay. Before peak summer crowds arrive, the
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Put-in-Bay Teacher Melissa Kowalski Earns National Science Teaching Award
A Put-in-Bay teacher is being recognized on a national level. Melissa Kowalski, a middle and high school science teacher at
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Put-in-Bay Resort Tax Increase Heads to May 5 Ballot
Put-in-Bay voters will decide on a proposed increase to the island’s resort tax during the May 5 election, with measures
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Put-in-Bay School Shares April Update: D.C. Trip Returns, Science Fair Success, Renovation Plans
Put-in-Bay School has released its April 2026 update, highlighting student travel, academic achievements, and upcoming facility improvements. Washington, D.C. Trip
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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
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Pizza with a Cop Happening Tonight at the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club
The Put-in-Bay Police Department is hosting “Pizza with a Cop” tonight at the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club. The event takes place
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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
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Miller Ferry Begins Limited Trips to Put-in-Bay This Week
Ferry service to Put-in-Bay will begin ramping up this week as the island prepares for the start of the 2026
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Put-in-Bay EMS, Police Conduct Joint Trauma Training Exercise
Emergency responders on South Bass Island participated in a joint trauma training exercise this week aimed at strengthening interdepartmental coordination
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What’s Happening on Put-in-Bay This Weekend
While winter brings a slower pace on the island, there’s still plenty happening this weekend on Put-in-Bay, with events for
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Put-in-Bay Swears in New Police Chief Mike Dillon
The Village of Put-in-Bay has officially sworn in Mike Dillon as its new Police Chief, welcoming a familiar face and
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Perry Group Releases 2026 Event Lineup, Highlights Declaration 250 and Discounted Memberships
The Perry Group has released its 2026 schedule of programs and events, with Declaration 250 set to serve as the
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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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