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Melissa “Missi” Kowalski of Put-in-Bay Local School District named a 2025 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators winner by EPA and the White House
Island LifePut-in-Bay News

Put-in-Bay Teacher Wins Prestigious National Environmental Education Award

3 October 2025

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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Two RUBY Award trophies presented to the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce at the Ohio Travel Association luncheon in 2025.
Island LifeTravel

Put-in-Bay Chamber Continues RUBY Award Streak with Two Wins in 2025

2 October 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 Panthers volleyball team in action at the school gym.
Island LifeSports & Recreation

Put-in-Bay Panther Newsletter: October Updates from the School

2 October 2025

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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Put-in-Bay Village Town Hall, location of the October 2, 2025 State of the Island meeting
Business

State of the Island Meeting Set for October 2

1 October 2025

The Village of Put-in-Bay Council and the Put-in-Bay Township Board of Trustees will hold a joint “State of the Island”

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Sports & Recreation

Put-in-Bay Vintage Sports Car Races 2025: A Winning Tradition Continues

30 September 2025

The 2025 Put-in-Bay Vintage Sports Car Races, held September 16–18, once again brought speed, history, and community spirit to South

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Put-in-Bay delegation at the 2025 GLIA Summit on Beaver Island, Michigan during a collaboration session.
Island Life

Eight Islanders, One Big Idea: Collaboration

29 September 2025

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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Community fundraiser at Erie Islands Petroleum supporting a new K-9 unit for the Put-in-Bay Police Department.
EventsPut-in-Bay News

Fri-Yay Fundraiser: Help Bring a K-9 Unit to Put-in-Bay Tonight

26 September 2025

Put-in-Bay residents and visitors have another chance to rally together tonight at the Fri-Yay Fundraiser at Erie Islands Petroleum (441

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Crowds enjoy Big Day at the Bay events in downtown Put-in-Bay.
Events

Big Day at the Bay 2025: Full Guide to Saturday’s Events

18 September 2025

Put-in-Bay’s season may be winding down, but this Saturday, September 20, is one of the busiest and most exciting days

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Vintage sports cars lined up at Heineman’s Winery for the Put-in-Bay Car Show, with crowds gathering before the parade around the historic street course.
Events

Engines Roar Back: Put-in-Bay Car Show & Parade Celebrate Racing Heritage

16 September 2025

Put-in-Bay’s streets come alive today as the annual Sports Car Races shift into high gear with the fan-favorite Car Show

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Children releasing butterflies at Put-in-Bay’s Monarch Fest
Events

Monarch Fest and Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Bring Fun to Put-in-Bay

12 September 2025

Put-in-Bay is ready for a double dose of celebration this Saturday, September 13, as two unique events fill the island

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Put-in-Bay Panthers volleyball team competing during the 2025 season.
Sports & Recreation

Put-in-Bay Panthers Volleyball Season Update

12 September 2025

The Put-in-Bay Panthers volleyball season is in full swing with a young and hardworking team. While the record currently stands

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Put-in-Bay cross country team at the Stars, Stripes, and Lights meet at Seneca East High School in Attica, Ohio—Melody O’Donnell, Harper Scarpelli, Beckett Dobos, Landon Dillon, Eli Heineman, Caleb Kowalski, and Carlos Juarez.
Sports & Recreation

Put-in-Bay Cross Country Team Shines at Stars, Stripes, and Lights

8 September 2025

The Put-in-Bay Panthers cross country team competed at the Stars, Stripes, and Lights meet at Seneca East High School in

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Anthony Wayne High School Marching Generals from Whitehouse, Ohio, performing in last year’s Put-in-Bay Historic Weekend Parade.
EventsHistory

Historic Weekend Parade Steps Off This Saturday in Put-in-Bay

4 September 2025

Put-in-Bay’s Historic Weekend Parade returns this Saturday, bringing marching bands, antique vehicles, re-enactors, and community spirit to the island’s streets.

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Bartender Keegan Turner mixing a cocktail at Red Moon, Put-in-Bay
Island LifePut-in-Bay News

Spotlight on Keegan Turner: Put-in-Bay’s Finalist for Ohio Bartender of the Year

3 September 2025

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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Live music crowd enjoying Labor Day weekend at Put-in-Bay
Events

Labor Day Weekend Live Music Highlights at Put-in-Bay

29 August 2025

Labor Day weekend brings plenty of live entertainment to Put-in-Bay, from laid-back afternoon sets to high-energy late-night shows. While there’s

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  • Jet Express ferry arriving at downtown Put-in-Bay with passengers disembarking on a sunny day.

    Jet Express Kicks Off 2026 Season as More Put-in-Bay Businesses Open for the Year

    1 May 2026
  • 5 Early Season Put-in-Bay Events Worth Seeing in 2026

    5 Early Season Put-in-Bay Events Worth Seeing in 2026

    24 April 2026
  • Melissa Kowalski receives 2026 Shell Science Teaching Award at NSTA conference

    Put-in-Bay Teacher Melissa Kowalski Earns National Science Teaching Award

    23 April 2026
  • Put-in-Bay residents listen as Peter Huston speaks during an informational meeting on the proposed resort tax increase, alongside Jake Market, Matt Miller, and Chris Cooper.

    Put-in-Bay Resort Tax Increase Heads to May 5 Ballot

    22 April 2026
  • Put-in-Bay students at 2026 science fair competition

    Put-in-Bay School Shares April Update: D.C. Trip Returns, Science Fair Success, Renovation Plans

    2 April 2026
  • Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial grounds after Austrian pine trees were removed in 2026

    Century-Old Austrian Pines Removed from Put-in-Bay Monument Grounds

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