Put-in-Bay Daily

Ferry service to Put-in-Bay starts ramping up this week. Limited trips begin Wednesday, with the regular schedule returning Thursday. Details: putinbaydaily.com/boating-ferrie…

Put-in-Bay EMS, Police Conduct Joint Trauma Training Emergency responders on South Bass Island participated in a coordinated trauma training exercise this week to strengthen response between EMS and police. No real injuries occurred. Full story: putinbaydaily.com/island-life/pu…

Ice fishing, Panthers basketball, a pancake breakfast fundraiser, and Super Bowl carryout are all on the schedule. 🔗 putinbaydaily.com/island-life/pu…

Put-in-Bay has officially sworn in Mike Dillon as its new Police Chief. Dillon brings more than 24 years of law enforcement experience and now serves the community he calls home. putinbaydaily.com/pib-news/put-i…

The Perry Group has announced its 2026 event lineup, highlighting Declaration 250 and confirming the return of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck. Discounted memberships are now available in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. putinbaydaily.com/events/perry-g…

Grant applications are now open for Ottawa County nonprofits. Deadline: March 1. putinbaydaily.com/pib-news/ottaw…

The Community Christmas Dinner at Put-in-Bay has been moved to Monday, December 15 at 5 PM. Free catered meal, dessert sharing welcome, and Santa photos. Full details: putinbaydaily.com/island-life/co…

Put-in-Bay is on Beaver Island this weekend for the Great Lakes 4-Island Basketball Tournament. Schedule + livestream details here: putinbaydaily.com/sports-recreat…

Winter skies over Put-in-Bay gives a clear view of the last supermoon of 2025 tonight. putinbaydaily.com/weather/last-s…

The Lake Erie seiche forecast earlier this week hit today. Water dropped sharply around Put-in-Bay, exposing large areas of shoreline. Photos + update: putinbaydaily.com/weather/lake-e…

High winds and a major Lake Erie seiche are expected this week. Miller Ferry has canceled most Wednesday trips and all Thanksgiving Day service. Full update: putinbaydaily.com/weather/lake-e…

PIB’s Panther Twirling Club performed at the Bowling Green Holiday Parade — including a spot in WTOL’s live broadcast. Full recap: putinbaydaily.com/sports-recreat…

Holiday Bazaar today, school concert tomorrow, Panthers home opener Saturday. Details: putinbaydaily.com/island-life/is…

🏀 Island basketball is back! The Panthers open the 2025–26 season Thursday, Nov. 13, at home vs. Black River — and a Triple Header follows Nov. 22. Full story: putinbaydaily.com/sports-recreat…

Big congratulations to Erica Zachar of Reel Bar — named Ohio’s Bartender of the Year by the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance! 🍸👏 Read more ➡️ putinbaydaily.com/pib-news/reel-…

Put-in-Bay School’s November Panther Newsletter highlights a busy fall—volleyball, cross country, field trips, staff training, and the Thanxmas Concert on Nov 20. Read more ⬇️ putinbaydaily.com/island-life/pu…

Unofficial results for Put-in-Bay’s 2025 election are now posted. See early vote totals for council, township races, and all local levies: putinbaydaily.com/pib-news/put-i…

Who’s running? What are the 3 renewal levies for? Your full Put-in-Bay Election Guide is live now ⬇️ putinbaydaily.com/island-life/pu…

Record growth, statewide awards, and new leadership ahead — the Put-in-Bay Chamber reflects on success under the “Every Day Island Getaway” brand. Full story: putinbaydaily.com/pib-news/every…

He’s home — for good. 🐾 Beloved K-9 Storm has officially joined the Put-in-Bay Police Department, reuniting with Officer Gary Allred after months apart. Read how the community brought him home: putinbaydaily.com/island-life/st…