Put-in-Bay Loses Beloved Community Member
PUT-IN-BAY: Eugene H. “Tipper” Niese, 79, of Put-in-Bay, OH died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, OH. He was born May 13, 1937 in Ottawa, OH the son of Walter and Marcella (Weis) Niese. He married Carol Hoersten on March 4, 1957 and she preceded him in death on August 6,…
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Put-in-Bay Grand Opening 2017
The long hard winter is behind us and Put-In-Bay officially opens for the season this weekend! The Miller Ferry left the dock at 7am this morning with great fanfare, making it’s maiden 2017 journey for the new schedule which starts today. Islanders and visitors alike rejoiced. We are expecting another incredible summer at Put-In-Bay and…
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Put-in-Bay Record Walleye Fishing Expected in 2017!
This could be a banner year for walleye on Lake Erie. Walleye numbers are increasing, and that should improve fishing on what is already considered the greatest walleye fishery in the world. “The 2016 estimate is around 33 million, nearly half of which were the large 2014 year class,” says Travis Hartman, Lake Erie Program…
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What is Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial?
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial National Monument A 352 foot monument – the world’s most massive Doric column – was constructed in Put-in-Bay, Ohio by a multi-state commission from 1912 to 1915 “to inculcate the lessons of international peace by arbitration and disarmament.” Beneath the stone floor of the monument lie the remains of…
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Local Brewery on Put-in-Bay? Yes!
The Put-in-Bay Brewery & Distillery, located on South Bass Island in Lake Erie, underwent a massive remodeling over last winter. The changes were so dramatic that many returning guests admitted that they were confused. Co-owner and brewer Carl Krueger shared that the brewpub, which opened in 1996 and is in a former firehouse, was in…
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Making Your Way to Put in Bay
If you start your Lake Erie vacation in Sandusky, you will be very close to some excellent dining, gardens, and lakefront scenery. Fine dining (not really child appropriate) includes J Bistro, Crush Winebar, and Zinc Brasserie. Small City Taphouse (Asian fusion and craft beers), Water Street Bar & Grill (good pub food, fine for families…
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Press Release: Put-In-Bay Condos
PRESS RELEASE: Put-in-Bay-area luxury condo community exceeds expectations with exceptional sales, escrow and reservations to date Put-in-Bay, OH – September 6, 2016 – PUT-IN-BAY CONDOS, a luxury condominium community in Put-in-Bay, OH has generated more than $5 million in sales since Fall 2015, outpacing the sales activity in the Ottawa County market and triggering the…
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Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Gets Assistance
PUT-IN-BAY – People often think of Put-In-Bay for the partying and weekend revelry, but there is another side to island life that most don’t usually get to see – the local and community philanthropy. Thanks to 11-year-old McKenna Stacy of Put-in-Bay, the Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Port Clinton was able to provide medical…
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Put in Bay Ferries and Fishing
The ferries are running, the ferries are running!!! Make sure you have all your lodging sorted out and then head on over to the island for a memorable time! There is always an event or activity to add to the fun on the island, but make sure you plan out the weekend you wan ahead…
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Put-in-Bay friends, the Roeder family, on ‘American Pickers’
Put-in-Bay friends, the Roeder family, on ‘American Pickers’ The Roeder family owned Tony’s Garage bar on the island for a few years when it was transitioning from Tony’s Place to the Reel Bar currently. They also have owned Harley dealerships over on the mainland. ‘American Pickers’ found a jackpot at Roeder Racing & Service in…
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