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 February 2026 Sun., Feb. 1st – It’s the perfect day for ice fishing and winter fun. The sky is clear, the temperature is in the mid-teens and the wind is gentle. Snowmobiles and ATVs are running to and from the multiple ice fishing shanties stretching from Green Island to Rattlesnake Island as seen from the West Shore. Someone has even set up an ice shanty...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! An Icy Winter Wraps Up At The Bay The Ice God Ullr certainly delivered this winter on Put-in-Bay and across the Lake Erie Islands. While ice conditions fluctuated throughout much of December, a stretch of single-digit temperatures in January firmly set the ice in place, creating some of the best opportunities for winter recreation the islands have seen in years. For a community...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! 2026’s New Happenings and “Not Happenings” Put-in-Bay’s 2026 event calendar has several changes from the last few years. There are both new and traditional annual events, plus some that have been removed. Bash On The Bay Most notable is the absence of Bash on  the Bay, an event that has featured first-class entertainers who have drawn thousands of visitors to the island airport...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 January 2026 Thu., Jan. 1st – There’s snow on the ground after the storm during the night. There’s ice off the West Shore, and a mix of water and ice off the east side of the island. Island kids enjoyed sledding at the State Park.Fri., Jan. 2nd – Harry Williamson from the PIB Utility department tells us water usage for December was the lowest he...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 November 2025 Sat., Nov. 1st – Scott Jackson hosts football fans at the Goat who help empty the last kegs of beer. Half price days start at the Island General Store as Chad Hughes reduces inventory for his winter closedown. Kendra Koehler has lots of new household item donations for sale at the Resale Shop. It’s the last day of season for Cameo...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! The Christmas lights are up in DeRivera Park and more are popping up faster than a Jack-in-the-Box convention in other places around the island! So now it’s time for some holiday fun as Put-in-Bay brings 2025 to an end, and as usual, there is no shortage of “Holiday Happenings” on South Bass Island this December. Check out these events and make sure you...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 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