Put-in-Bay Voters Approve 0.5% Resort Tax Increase
Voters in both the Village of Put-in-Bay and Put-in-Bay Township approved a proposed increase to the island’s existing resort tax
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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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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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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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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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