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The Police Depart. Wants You!
The Put-in-Bay Police Department is hiring part-time Parking Enforcement officers. Flexible hours during the week and on weekends available. Download the application at www.tinyurl.com/pibpolice .
Men of the Bass Islands Calendar!
It’s a tasteful tribute to the everyday hero, the bartender, the boat captain, the pizza prince. Stay tuned for the 2025/2026 Men of the Bass Islands calendar. We can hardly wait to see those muscles!
DeRivera Park Church Services
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be holding Summer Worship in Put-in-Bay’s downtown. DeRivera Park on Sundays from, June 1st through Labor Day.
Go To The Top For Free
Anyone who is on the island on Thursday, June 19th, will be able to go to the top of Perry’s Monument for free as the nation celebrates Juneteenth National Independence Day.
DeRivera Park Church Services
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be holding Summer Worship in Put-in-Bay’s downtown. DeRivera Park on Sundays from, June 1st through Labor Day.
According to the Internet
We found this interesting tidbit on the Internet. Apparently the old Crescent Tavern that was torn down a couple of years ago had a seating capacity of 1,500. We think that’s a bit in excess.
Have You Seen….?
Have you seen the new furniture at The Keys and The Main Deck?
Apparently Not
At the recent award ceremony for PIB elementary students, the second graders were asked, “Are you ready to go into the 3rd grade?” – One student loudly replied, “NO!”
St. Paul’s On YouTube
St. Paul’s is on YouTube! The church is uploading all its Facebook live videos and is looking into how to livestream to both Facebook and Youtube at the same time. The church needs at least 50 subscribers in order to livestream directly. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/@StPaulsPut-in-Bay.
A Blast From The Past
We were happy to see Andrea Wilson Schlageter and her husband Matthew at Don Breier’s Celebration of Life at the PIB Town Hall. Andrea was the secretary for Ohio State University’s Store Lab for many years before leaving the island in 1992. Matthew worked with Woody Widmar in the kitchen at Tipper’s.
Patron Scan
At a recent Village Council meeting, the topic of problem makers in island watering holes came up. Someone suggested “Patron Scan,” a scanner that scans IDs as people enter an establishment and then allows for notations on the ID profile if they cause trouble. When the patron tries to enter another bar, the ID check can see if he/she is a trouble maker who should be denied entrance. Not a bad idea!
Joining Falcon Twirling Team
Jacob Seaman (PIBHS Class of 2025) recently tried out for the Bowling Green State University’s Falcon Twirling Team. He is now a Bowling Green State University Twirler! Congratulations Jacob, Go Falcons!
Public Notice
The township trustees want you to know that the scrap metal bin located behind the Township building at the transfer station is for drop-offs only. For safety reasons, please do not dig through or climb on the scrap metal. Thank you!…. Gee! That’s was the best part of going to the old dump back in the day.
Grapevines Available
Stop by the Duff Homestead Preserve on Bayview Ave. to get your free grapevines for the fire to grill steaks and to buy native plants. The vines are also nice for decorating.
Enforcing The Law
As the 2025 Summer Season starts, the Put-in-Bay Police Officers would like to remind drivers they will continue to enforce all Ohio motor vehicle laws in the Village to keep residents and visitors safe. Remember, drivers and passengers of golf carts driven on Village roads must comply with all Ohio laws, just as if they were in a car or truck. Don’t forget to buckle up!
In Training
Tony Kowalski, PIBHS Class of 1997, is charting a bold course as he trains to become the next captain of Cantankerous — the vital fuel vessel that serves the Lake Erie Islands.
Pink Catawba House
The old house across Lakeview Ave. from St. Paul’s is currently being painted. We hear that the Pink Catawba House will actually be a beautiful pink. If you want to see what the owners have done to the house, check it out at www.pinkcatawbahouse.com .
Mother/Daughter Walking
Many people have seen Bobbi Dobos walking everyday, but did you know her 10-year old daughter Braylee has also walked a mile every single day since October 1st. Congrats, Braylee.
Former Police Chief News
Former PIB Police Chief Richard Schwable, won his Republican primary race for Fremont’s City Council 3rd Ward seat. Schwable was chief for a couple of seasons back in the 1990s under Mayor Steve Urge.
Helped Wanted At The Library
The Put-in-Bay Library is still looking for a part-time clerk. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Karen Wilhelm at the library at the school on Erie St.
Fun Video To Watch on YouTube
Check out “Mooring Ball Tie Up 101 at Put-in-Bay” on YouTube. Eric Booker is truly professional as he demonstrates how to tie a boat to one of the mooring buoys in PIB harbor.
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