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 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 following article from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Remembering Schnoor & Fuchs There aren’t too many islanders who remember the Schnoor & Fuchs Store that was located where the parking lot of the Island General Store is now located. For many years, this was the primary grocery and dry goods store where islanders did their shopping. Early in the a.m. on Thursday, March 12th, 1964, 60 years ago this month, fire...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! Twenty Rescued from Ice Floe On Monday, January 22nd, the Coast Guard rescued nine people and four people were rescued by the Put-in-Bay Fire Department from an ice floe about a half mile off Catawba Island. Seven people were able to self-rescue via their own airboat. A total of 20 people were rescued from the ice floe. At first, some individuals may have...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 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 Year To Come It would sure be nice if we had a crystal ball to look into and see what’s in store for the islands this coming year. It would sure help with the planning and would end all those “surprise” events we experienced last year. Well, we don’t have a crystal ball, but we can give you a heads up on...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! Put-in-Bay Gazette’s 2023-A Year In Review Every year on the island is memorable until memories fade. Some of the years fade away faster than others, but we are pretty sure 2023 is one we’ll be talking about for some years to come. This past year had quite a few interesting and unique things happen on the islands. Here’s a recap of 2023, a...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

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! 4 Island Women to Run New York City Marathon Laura Fogg, Kelli Krassow, Katie Stitak, and Taylor Hanes are running the New York City Marathon on November 5th, 2023. The New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world, with over 50,000 runners participating. The course goes through all 5 boroughs of New York City. Runners can compete in the New...More Information