Put-in-Bay experiences a mixed-season environment after 2.5 inches of snow and a frosty 23°F on Tuesday morning. Blustery northwest wind and high temperature in the upper twenties remains in the forecast, as Miller Boat Line cancels today’s trips to/from Middle Bass Island and Put-in-Bay.
Nature Center Building Addition
Lake Erie Islands Nature and Wildlife Center breaks ground on a building addition this morning! The Center could not have gotten to this point without the amazing support from our community. Thank-you to all who donated and supported the journey towards improving the Nature and Wildlife Center. They continue to serve the community and follow the mission of promoting conversation about and education pertinent to the flora, fauna, and lands of the Lake Erie Islands ecosystem.
Miller Ferry Expertise Revealed in Gale Conditions
Lime Kiln Dock, South Bass Island
Miller Ferry brought the last run of the day from Catawba to Put-in-Bay at 5:47pm, just as the lighthouse wind speed was recorded from the southwest at 40 knots (46mph). The gusts reached 51mph, and the air temperature read 42.8°F. A Gale Warning remains in effect until 11am Friday. Two vehicles and no foot-passengers arrived on the M/V Put-in-Bay. WindAlert indicates improved conditions do not arrive until Friday afternoon. Kudos to the crew for managing truly difficult seas! Click images for enlarged views.
View to the southwest from Put-in-Bay Lightouse on Halloween 2019.
“Trick or Treat” Set for Friday Due to Weather Forecast
Put-in-Bay Trick-or-Treat will take place on Friday, November 1st, 2019, from 6-8pm.
The arrival of inclement weather on Thursday (rain between 8pm and 2am, with a low around 38°F and southwest wind 34 to 38 mph) prompts the change by the Put-in-Bay Recreation Committee. The Kids Party at Tippers is also on Friday, November 1st . The Halloween Haunted House will be at the Town Hall from 8:15pm to 9pm. Adults Welcome, too!
