Put-in-Bay holiday lights brighten DeRivera Park thanks to the Put-in-Bay Recreation Committee and Michelle O’Donnell’s leadership on the decoration committee. Ms. O’Donnell has developed the traditional display with new figures and lighting effects. DeRivera Park holiday lights project a healthy and vibrant Christmas spirit on South Bass Island. Thank you, Islanders, for celebrating the joy of the season!
Put-in-Bay Census Response Failing
Click for live Ottwa County Census 2020 Report.
Put in Bay Census Tract is only at 14.6%.
It is important to remember that the response rate drives the allocation of government funds and programs for the next 10 years, not to mention distribution of elected offices across the country.
A real-time (updated daily) mapping program shows the current response rate for Put-in-Bay and the country at Ottawa County Census 2020.
Easily complete the survey online at 2020census.gov or by phone ( 844-330-2020).
Put-in-Bay Census Response Stalls
Click for live Ottwa County Census 2020 Report.
“After moving up from 8% to 13.9% over the month of May, progress in driving additional responses has seemed to stall. I fully understand that most people have more immediate concerns they are focused on; the pandemic, home quarantining, re-opening and keeping alive small businesses. But it is important to remember that the response rate drives the allocation of government funds and programs for the next 10 years, not to mention distribution of elected offices across the country. The Put in Bay tract is only at 65.7% of its 2010 Benchmark while the state of Ohio is at 95%. And with the addition of the online option making responding even easier we had fully expected to significantly outdo the 2010 benchmarks,” according to Kurt Wesolek, Partnership Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau.
A real-time (updated daily) mapping program which shows the current response rate for Put-in-Bay and the country is available on the Web at Ottawa County Census 2020.
Easily complete the survey online at 2020census.gov or by phone ( 844-330-2020).
Put-in-Bay Government and Chamber of Commerce Release Island Status
Put-in-Bay Government and Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce joined in releasing a letter to the general public this morning. The first page is an explanatory letter relevant to COVID-19; page two is a list of significant information items. Click image for better readability.
Put-in-Bay Census Response Extremely Low
The U.S. Census Bureau reaches out to Ottawa County to encourage participation in the 2020 Census. Ottawa County’s 2020 Census response rate is only 37.1%. It is the lowest among the 88 counties in Ohio.
>The Put-in-Bay census tract is only 11.1%.
Click for live Ottwa County Census 2020 Report.
“This is worrisome as census data informs future representation and funding for schools, emergency services, health care and much of our social safety net and more for the next ten years,” according to Kurt Wesolek, Partnership Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau.
A real-time (updated daily) mapping program which shows the current response rate for Put-in-Bay and the country is available on the Web at Ottawa County Census 2020.
Easily complete the survey online at 2020census.gov or by phone ( 844-330-2020).
Put-in-Bay Mayor Updates COVID-19 Statement
Village of Put-in-Bay, Mayor Jessica C. Dress
Dear residents of Put-in-Bay and South Bass Island,
It is imperative that we all continue to adapt the state and national health guidelines, published and updated daily, to keep our entire population safe from the COVID-19 risks.
Click to see Department of Health Order in PDF
This means, as mayor, in accordance and cooperation with the Put-in-Bay Township Trustees, I URGE all islanders, cottagers and non-essential workers to follow the “stay-at-home” order issued by the Ohio Department of Health and Gov. Mike DeWine.
Many islanders have returned in the past weeks from vacation or their winter homes. Many cottagers and summer workers are seeking refuge here. IF YOU HAVE TRAVELED or spent any SIGNIFICANT amount of time ANYWHERE but PUT-IN-BAY, it is imperative to practice a 14-day self quarantine for the health and safety of our entire population.
Unnecessary visits to the few essential businesses here that have remained open PUT US ALL AT RISK. We cannot control the virus. We can control how we react to it.
Now is the time to utilize the help of your friends and neighbors. In the spirit of public service, the Put-in-Bay Police Department is offering grocery and package pickup and delivery. All it takes is a phone call.
For the time being, all village facilities, including Town Hall, the utilities office, docks, bathhouse, and playground remain closed to the public.
The latest updates project that COVID-19 infections will peak in the State of Ohio in mid-May meaning the “stay-at-home” order scheduled through April 6 could certainly remain in effect past that date, in addition to the restrictions outlined by DeWine regarding travel bans and limited business operations.
If you must leave your home, you must observe 6-foot social distancing guidelines and best hand washing practices to protect yourself and others.
Communications between the village, township and local business are continuing daily in this ever-fluid situation. While we hope to resume our normal lives as soon as possible, we must all work together to minimize the impact this pandemic could have locally.
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Sincerely, Mayor Jessica C. Dress
435 Catawba Ave. – P.O. Box 245 – Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456,
Phone: 419-285-5112 Fax: 419 285-2533 Email: jdress “at” villageofpib.com