Island Diary

Put-in-Bay Open! From all of us at putinbay.com, welcome to the 2022 Put-in-Bay Ohio season! It’s finally time! With the beginning of the Miller Ferry’s scheduled runs from Catawba to South Bass Island, the start of the Put-in-Bay season is officially upon us! It’s been a long winter, and at putinbay.com we are so ready to ditch the puffy coats and hot chocolate for Hawaiian shirts and margaritas! Over the coming weeks, we’ll first see people flock to the Lake Erie Islands from all around the United States to catch...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 February 2024 Thu., Feb. 1st – The first day of the month starts with temperatures in the 40s. With the past few days of warmer than usual temperatures, the ice in the lake is worthless for any winter fun. Fri., Feb. 2nd – Eric and Jen Booker are in the Florida Panhandle at Perdido Key. There’s a birthday party for Teddy Koehler in...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 December 2023 Fri., Dec. 1st – It’s a rainy and gloomy day. The aquadam that held back the lakewater as workers put in the new seawall on the north side of the Monument is completely gone and waves are now lapping along the new wall. The annual winter party at Island Hardware & Market takes place in the evening. Sat., Dec. 2nd –...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 October 2023 Wed., Nov. 1st – Workers are beginning to take the cellphone equipment off the temporary tower and put it back on the newly painted water tower. Thu., Nov. 2nd – Parent/teacher conferences take place at PIB School in the afternoon. Students only have school in the morning. Fri., Nov. 3rd – St. Hazard’s on Middle Bass announces it is closed 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 October 2023 Sun., Oct. 1st – It’s a beautiful day on the Island for Woody’s Harvestfest at the Goat. The Phil Yan Polka Band is playing as attendees enjoy a turkey dinner and a silent auction. Thanks to hosts Scott and Caroline Jackson, all proceeds from the Biergarten go to the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy. It’s the last day of the 2023 season...More Information