Put-in-Bay Diary for July 2018 Sun., July 1st A large algae bloom is spotted off the east shore of the island. Gordy Barr comes over to Put-in-Bay with his new island book. He and his wife, Kyle, enjoy dinner with Christie Ontko (who wrote Put-In-Bay Island Girl) and Cliff Fulton at the Goat in the Diary for July [...]
Senior News August 2018 From Put-in-Bay Wow, can you believe it’s August already … where does the time go? In Senior News August 2018, we enjoyed a fun-filled day on the mainland for Lunch & Shopping, we also learned about changes in Medicare through an Educational Seminar, and finally, we started our six-week-long Watercolor & Acrylic [...]
The talk of Put-in-Bay Island in July was the tearing down of the historic house “Seven Gables” cottage in the Shore Villas subdivision just east of Perry’s Monument. The historic house, named for its seven gables, canopies over the windows and doors, was built in 1885 according to tax records. President Howard Taft stayed at the [...]
After many years of a fun-filled holiday enjoyed by thousands, the Put-in-Bay Christmas In July celebration has been canceled due to unruly crowds which over the last few years have resulted in busloads coming from Detriot and overwhelming law enforcement and community assets. A recent article from the Put-in-Bay Gazette News offers more insight as to why the event once an [...]
Put-in-Bay News June 2018 News Stories & Notable Events Ottawa County Commissioners to meet at Put-in-Bay Topping the News June 2018 Put-in-Bay has invited the Ottawa County Commissioners, Mark Stahl, Jim Sass and president Mark Coppeler to a special meeting on July 9th. Often the commissioners have come to the island individually but rarely do they make [...]
Put-in-Bay Diary Fri., June 1st - The Put-in-Bay High School Class of 2018 graduates on the plaza at Perry’s Monument. After the hour-long ceremony, the graduates, their families, and friends head to the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club for a graduation party. Put-in-Bay Diary Sat., June 2nd - In the afternoon, the Wine in the Garden event takes [...]
Put-in-Bay Investigation Near Completion If you read the mainstream press, i.e. the Sandusky Register, you already know that the investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing by the Village of Put-in-Bay is wrapping up with the possibility of the case coming to a resolution in July. This is according to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. All the witnesses [...]
Put-in-Bay Gazette News May 2018 BENCH DEDICATION FOR DANNY FRENCH News May 2018 Reports the bench that was donated by friends of Richard and Joan French in memory of their son, Danny French, will be dedicated by Deacon Mike Leahy at the Massie Cliffside Preserve on Sunday, May 13th at 4 p.m. The French Family is extremely [...]
Village Council May 2018 Notes NEW VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Village Council May 2018 When Administrator Steve Riddle was made Chief of Police about a year ago, he took on the responsibility of both jobs. The Put-in-Bay Village Council passed an ordinance to separate the two positions. Last month, Put-in-Bay Mayor Mack McCann recommended Glenn Basting of Huron, [...]
Put-in-Bay News April 2018 News April 2018 starts with the Earth Day 2018 celebration. On Sunday, April 22, the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy will hold an Earth Day walk at the Scheeff East Point Preserve. Meet in the parking lot at 10 a.m. to learn about spring arrivals of our summer resident purple martins and tree [...]
