Put-in-Bay Gazette

06/05/2026

🎨🐾 Bid on a Piece of Island Art While Supporting Two Great Causes!

The Island Artist Paddle Auction is officially underway, featuring one-of-a-kind hand-painted paddles created by talented local island artists. From nautical themes and island landmarks to wildlife-inspired designs, every paddle tells a unique story of the Lake Erie Islands.

📅 Auction Runs: May 29 – June 14
💙 Benefits:
• Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center
• Put-in-Bay Police K-9 Fund

Whether you're looking for the perfect piece of island décor or simply want to support the community, there's a paddle waiting for you.

🔨 Place Your Bids Online:
👉 www.32auctions.com/pibart26

Every bid helps support wildlife education, conservation efforts, and the Put-in-Bay Police K-9 program. Don't miss your chance to take home a unique work of island art while making a difference!

06/04/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Village of Put-in-Bay Announces New Seasonal Parking Permit Program for Commercial Golf Cart Rentals

PUT-IN-BAY, OHIO — The Village of Put-in-Bay Council has approved a new seasonal parking permit option for commercial golf cart rental companies operating on the island.

Under the new program, rental companies may purchase seasonal parking permits for their golf cart fleets at a cost of $150 per golf cart. These permits provide added convenience for both rental operators and their customers by allowing permitted golf carts to park in any Village paid parking space without the need to scan a QR code or pay hourly parking fees.

The program is designed to streamline the parking process for visitors while reducing the need for individual parking transactions throughout the season.

Commercial golf cart rental businesses interested in purchasing seasonal permits should contact Courtney Blumensaadt at the Village Fiscal Office for additional information and permit registration details.

Village officials believe the program will improve the visitor experience while providing a simple and efficient parking solution for rental operators and their customers.

For more information regarding the Commercial Golf Cart Seasonal Parking Permit Program, please contact the Village Fiscal Office.

06/01/2026

Put-in-bay Welcomes New “Dog Bowl” Event! The June issue of the Put-in-Bay Gazette is up online at www.putinbay.news! Only $15/year for an online subscription. The print version of the paper will be available on news stands later today and early tomorrow!
More in this issue:
• Put-in-Bay Prepares for Historic “Declaration 250” Celebration Aug. 1st & 2nd
• Resort Tax Increase Approved by Voters
• Upcoming Chamber Events
• Island Artist Paddle Auction Raises Funds for Nature Center and Police K-9 Program
• Put-in-Bay Pride: A Celebration of Love, Unity & Diversity
• New Fish Waste Disposal System Could Offer Long-Term Solution for Put-in-Bay
• Moss on the Rock
• Listen To Larry
• PIBArts: Bravo, Encore by Peter Huston
• Island Diary
• Stone Lab Workshops to Help Students, Job Seekers & Professionals Gain New Skills
• Kelleys Island News
• Senior News
• This & That
• School News
• And much more

04/30/2026

Put-in-Bay Graduates 3! The May issue of the Put-in-Bay Gazette is up online at www.putinbay.news! Only $15/year for an online subscription. The print version of the paper will be available on news stands later today and early tomorrow!
More in this issue:
• Resort Tax Increase On May 5th Ballot
• Letter from the Mayor
• Arbor Day
•Letter from the Put-in-bay Volunteer Fire Department
• Kowalski Earns National Science Teaching Award
• A Lifetime in the Making: Sara Booker’s Island Inspired Pop-Up Gallery
• Moss on the Rock
• Listen To Larry
• Our Native American Heritage by Peter Huston
• Island Diary
• AMERICA SIGNS AGAIN: National Signing Ceremony At Perry’s Monument Aug. 1st & 2nd
• Kelleys Island News
• Senior News
• Mary McCann to Deliver Keynote Address
• This & That
• School News
• And much more

04/15/2026

Please make note of the official hours for First National Bank's Put-in-Bay branch. Their ad in our April issue had Friday's starting April 15th but the date is actually April 29th.

04/02/2026

"Mouse Island" Coming Soon! The April issue of the Put-in-Bay Gazette is up online at www.putinbay.news! Only $15/year for an online subscription. The print version of the paper will be available on news stands tomorrow!
More in this issue:
• Mouse Island’s Transformation Into Iconic Amusement Destination
• Century Old Austrian Pines Removed from Monument Grounds
• LEIHS membership drive
• Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest Returns with new Special Category
• April BaySette - Featured Articles
• Destructive Plant Pest Warning
• Moss on the Rock
• Listen To Larry
• Food Oasis by Peter Huston
• Island Diary
• New Adamov Mystery Novel
• Kelleys Island News
• Senior News
• This & That
• School News
• And much more

04/01/2026

We’ve been getting asked a lot today about the April issue not being available online. Rest assured we are still putting the finishing touches on this issue and it will be available online later tonight. The front cover story is up online at www.putinbay.news. Print copies of the Gazette will be available on news stands tomorrow.

Welcome to the Put-in-Bay Gazette Online, your destination for everything news related to Put-in-Bay and the Bass Islands.

04/01/2026

BREAKING NEWS: A $250 million amusement park could be coming to Mouse Island, featuring a castle, roller coaster, water park and more. Opening targeted for May 2028.

Read the full story here: www.putinbay.news

03/10/2026

CORRECTION: Our recent ad in the March Gazette had the St. Patrick's Day Party at Topsy Turveys Island Bar & Grill listed as Sunday, March 17th. It is actually Tuesday, March 17th!

03/05/2026

One for the Books! The March issue of the Put-in-Bay Gazette is up online at www.putinbay.news! Only $15/year for an online subscription. The print version of the paper will be available on news stands tomorrow!
More in this issue:
• Shores & Islands Town Hall Meeting
• LEI Conservancy News
• Letter From The New Chief Of Police
• Village, Island Businesses Recruiting for Summer
• Kelleys Island Chosen for ohio drone pilot program
• Moss on the Rock
• Listen To Larry
• Know RAGRET by Peter Huston
• Island Diary
• Kelleys Island News
• Senior News
• This & That
• School News
• And much more