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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Put-in-Bay News
Stay updated with the latest Put-in-Bay news, including local events, government updates, island developments, and important announcements. Your go-to source for everything happening on South Bass Island.
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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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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Chamber Reflects on Record Growth Under “Every Day Island Getaway” Brand
The Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce held its annual fall member meeting on Monday, October 20, at Frosty’s Bar & Family
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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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Fri-Yay Fundraiser: Help Bring a K-9 Unit to Put-in-Bay Tonight
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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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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Put-in-Bay Chamber Launches New VisitPutinBay.com Website
The Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce has officially launched its redesigned tourism website, VisitPutinBay.com, providing a fresh, user-friendly platform for both
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GoFundMe Launched for Put-in-Bay Boat Fire Victim Jon Danklefsen
A fundraiser has been launched to support Jon Danklefsen, who was critically injured in the boat explosion and fire that
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