Bob Gatewood & Calabash Celebrate 40 Years at the Round House Bar
Four decades of music and memories will be celebrated Wednesday afternoon as Bob Gatewood and Calabash mark 40 years of
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Put-in-Bay School On Track to Open September 1 Amid Renovations
Put-in-Bay School is currently projected to open on time for students on Tuesday, September 1, as renovations to the school’s
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American Pickers Looking for Put-in-Bay Collectors Ahead of Ohio Return
Have something unusual tucked away on Put-in-Bay? The team behind the History Channel’s American Pickers is looking for collectors throughout
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Former USS Lake Erie Commander Coming to Put-in-Bay for Perry Birthday Celebration
A former commanding officer of the USS Lake Erie, a U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s
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Eric Wobser to Lead Shores & Islands Ohio as Regional Tourism Integration Moves Forward
A major leadership and organizational change is underway for the regional tourism organization that helps market Put-in-Bay and communities throughout
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Put-in-Bay Makes History with Guinness World Record During Declaration 250
Hundreds gathered along the Bay Club Cottages waterfront Saturday afternoon as Put-in-Bay added another memorable chapter to its summer during
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Remembering Rob Russell: Family Shares the Story of a Husband, Father, and Man of Faith
To many, Robert “Rob” Russell was a husband, a father of four, a brother, a son, and a friend. To
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One Dead Following Overnight Shooting at Put-in-Bay Bar; Suspect Charged With Murder
Editor’s Note (Updated July 23, 2026, 4:15 p.m.): This article has been updated to include information from the suspect’s initial
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Smirnoff Ice Bringing Two Guinness World Records™ Attempts to Put-in-Bay on Aug. 1
One of the world’s most recognizable beverage brands is bringing a record-breaking celebration to Put-in-Bay this summer, giving island visitors
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Round House Bartender Publishes Debut Memoir Inspired by Her Journey to Put-in-Bay
For many visitors, Shanese Hall is a familiar face behind the bar at the Round House Bar. Now, the seasonal
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Goodyear Blimp to Fly Over Put-in-Bay During Rubber Duck Weekend
One of the world’s most recognizable aircraft is expected to make an appearance over one of the world’s most recognizable
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Miller Ferry Photo Honored in Ohio America 250 Contest, Capturing an Unforgettable Put-in-Bay Moment
One photograph has captured more than just a ferry—it has captured a moment in Put-in-Bay history. Miller Ferry has been
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Live Music Takes Center Stage on Put-in-Bay This Fourth of July Weekend
As visitors arrive on Put-in-Bay for the Fourth of July holiday, one thing is certain: live music will be everywhere.
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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
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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
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