Put-in-Bay

Hotel History

Put-in-Bay Hotels Have Been An Important Part Of Island History The very first hotel to be built at Put-in-Bay  South Bass Island was a small lodging facility in the early 1800s. The Gill House was a smaller hotel that could sleep up to 40 people. Over the years,...

Benson Ford Ship House

The Benson Ford Ship House - A Freighter Reborn As An Island Landmark Residence Freighters of the Great Lakes are famous for their endurance. The Benson Ford Ship House is living proof of that resilience to this day. In contrast to their saltwater relatives, lake...

Put-in-Bay Jobs

Put-in-Bay Jobs

Put-in-Bay Jobs & Internships- Work Where You Like To Play! Looking for a fun and satisfying job this summer? Need a fun exciting place to complete your internship? Ever lived on an island? Perhaps Put-in-Bay would be just the ticket! College Tuition Assistance Up...

Miami Vice Boat

Miami Vice Boat Visits Put-in-Bay For 5 great seasons, The Miami Vice Boat along with Don Johnson as James "Sonny" Crockett and Phillip Michael James as Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs entertained millions of Americans. The Miami Vice Boat visited Put-in-Bay and captured some...

Put-in-Bay Police Department

Put-in-Bay Police Department Update 03/02/2021 PUT-IN-BAY — Put-in-Bay’s mayor Jessica Dress will recommend acting police Chief James Kimble take over as the full-time police chief. Mayor Dress said she will bring the matter to council for a vote during Tuesday’s...

Put-in-Bay COVID 19 Update

Put-in-Bay COVID-19 Update - Island Vaccinations Begin The big news reports from Put-in-Bay this week mirror many of those from around the world. Covid 19 Vaccinations are starting on the island with local first responders leading the way. January 5th, many of...

Put-in-Bay 2020

Put-in-Bay 2020 In With The New, Remembering The Old! As we ring in Put-in-Bay 2020, like every year I've lived on the island, I reflect on the past year. This past year has not been like any other. 2019 will undoubtedly be memorable because of the flooding and the...

News January 2020

Put-in-Bay News January 2020 What's New At The Bay! The Put-in-Bay High School Girl’s Basketball Team returned victorious after playing in the Great Lakes Islands Basketball Tournament on Mackinac Island. The ladies defeated three teams from other islands in the Great...

School News January 2020

Put-in-Bay School News January 2020 By Steve Poe, Superintendent “Your greatness is not what you have; it’s what you give.” This quote I recently heard is appropriate for this time of year. For some people, giving may consist of material things. However, the most...