Put-in-Bay Gazette

putinbay.com is proud to present the Put-in-Bay Gazette’s Island Diary. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Island Diary October 2025 Wed., Oct. 1st – Miller Boat Lines cancels its last trip due to wind. It’s Stephanie Landreth’s 80th birthday. Lots of free life jackets are available on the porch of AB Carts on Toledo Ave. On this date in 1912, ground was broken for Perry’s Monument. Thu., Oct. 2nd – The garden club holds a potluck at Heineman Winery in the...More Information

putinbay.com is proud to present the following article from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! PIB Chamber of Commerce  Celebrates Milestones, Marketing Wins and Leadership Transition The Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce held its annual Fall Member Meeting on Monday, October 20th, at Frosty’s Bar & Family Pizza. The event brought together local business owners, board members, and community partners to review the 2025 season, reflect on the Chamber’s accomplishments since its rebrand, and discuss goals for 2026. Chamber...More Information

putinbay.com is proud to present the Put-in-Bay Gazette’s Island Diary. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Island Diary September 2025 Mon., Sept. 1st – The antique car takes place behind the Put-in-Bay Winery. It’s dog day in the Crew’s Nest pool since it is closing for the season. Those at the send off of the last ferry at the Lime Kiln enjoy a special fireworks display. Tue., Sept. 2nd – Workers are cleaning out the old Kunzler House in preparation for...More Information

putinbay.com is proud to present the following article from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Candidates for Village Council Dave Schafer My name is Dave Schafer, the owner of Ashley’s Island House for 9 years and I am running for Village Council. I was born and raised in Olmsted Falls and lived in Westlake for 8 years before my permanent move to Put-in-Bay. I have 3 daughters and 7 grandkids. I retired over 5 years ago and Put-in-Bay...More Information

putinbay.com is proud to present the Put-in-Bay Gazette’s Island Diary. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Island Diary August 2025 Fri., Aug. 1st – The winds of yesterday die down and the regatta sailors are happy to get out on the lake. A waterspout with its thin twisting column of air reaching from the dark clouds to the lake below is spotted off the West Shore. Rides on one of the last Ford Trimotors in existence are available at Put-in-Bay Airport....More Information

putinbay.com is proud to present the following article from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Worst Harbor Boat Fire In Years! The billowing black smoke from two burning boats blackened the sky over Put-in-Bay harbor on Saturday afternoon, August 9th. Fortunately, the fire, which could have been much worse, was contained to just the two boats. The fire started about 2 p.m. at the Boardwalk gas dock when the owner of a fiberglass boat was, according to one...More Information

putinbay.com is proud to present the Put-in-Bay Gazette’s Island Diary. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Island Diary July 2025 Tue., July 1st – The PIB Village Council discusses paid parking and rental golf carts running without licenses from the Village. Sheryl Patry’s ashes are put on the Patry plot in Maple Leaf Cemetery. On this date in 2000, the Lonz Winery terrace collapsed on Middle Bass Island during weekend festivities. Eighty people were injured and one person killed. Those who...More Information

putinbay.com is proud to present the following article from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! America’s True Signing Day Gets National Recognition in Major 250th Anniversary Event As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Lake Erie Heritage Foundation (LEHF) announces a national event spotlighting a pivotal yet overlooked moment in American history. On August 2nd, 2026, thousands will gather at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial on South Bass Island for...More Information

putinbay.com is proud to present the Put-in-Bay Gazette’s Island Diary. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Island Diary June 2025 Sun., June 1st – St. Paul’s begins its 8 a.m., Sunday morning Summer Worship in DeRivera Park. There’s a bridal shower for Erin Urge, PIBHS Class of 2018, at the Ice House behind the Put-in-Bay Winery at the Doller Estate. If you pass the downtown docks in the mid-afternoon, you’ll see that there is not one single boat docked at the...More Information