ABOUT US

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The Put-in-Bay Gazette has been a cornerstone of local journalism for over 40 years, diligently serving the residents and visitors of Put-in-Bay and the Bass Islands. This community-focused newspaper offers a blend of news, events, and features that capture the unique spirit and culture of these picturesque islands. From local happenings and seasonal festivities to profiles of island businesses and residents, the Gazette plays a crucial role in keeping the community informed and connected. Its enduring legacy reflects the dedication to providing quality reporting that resonates with both locals and tourists alike. Look for it in newspaper stands around the Bass Islands, Catawba, Port Clinton and Marblehead.

Our Story

The Put-in-Bay Gazette Newspaper has been bringing South Bass Island residents and visitors Lake Erie news since 1980. Editor Kendra Koehler started the Putinbay Gazette island newspaper after moving to the island.  She named it after the original Put-in-Bay Gazette which was published weekly during the summers of 1936 through 1938.  Seeing the need to publish island news year round, she and her husband, Jeff, began with a typewriter and copier in their island home.

When Apple started desktop publishing with the Macintosh computer, they graduated to the digital age with the first such machine on Put-in-Bay. Today, the Put-in-Bay Gazette Newspaper publishes island news, information about events and entertainment, island stories from years ago, columns from island writers and so much more. If you’re interested in the islands, islanders and everything associated with the Lake Erie Islands, you’ve found the right place!

Meet the Team Staff Editors

Kendra Koehler

Editor

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Jeff Koehler

Associate Editor – Emeritus

Brian Cultice

Associate Editor/Sales

Phoebe Koehler

Copy Editor

Contributors

Leslie Korenko, Scott Mangas, Larry Schrader, Paul Bolden, Lisa Brohl, Chris Joyce, Karen Wilhelm, Peter Huston, Susan Byrnes, Justine Cultice,
Kelly Faris, Barry Koehler, Gordy Barr, Amanda Downey, Marie Rader.

Contact Us

If you'd like to know information or get in contact with a staff member, please use our contact form on the contact us page.

GAZETTE LOCATIONS

Put-in-Bay

  • Put-in-Bay Airport
  • Island Hardware & Market
  • Topsy Turvey’s
  • Island Beverage Center
  • The Forge
  • Put-in-Bay Yacht Club
  • Black Squirrel B&B
  • Miller Boat Line (Seasonal)
  • Jet Express (Seasonal)
  • Bird’s Nest Resort (Seasonal)
  • Saunder’s Carryout (Seasonal)
  • South Bass State Park (Seasonal)
  • Joe’s Bar (Seasonal)
  • Heineman Winery (Seasonal)
  • The Goat (Seasonal)
  • Chocolate Cafe (Seasonal)
  • Perry’s Cave (Seasonal)
  • Butterfly House (Seasonal)
  • Ashley’s Island House (Seasonal)
  • Anchor Inn (Seasonal)
  • English Pines B&B (Seasonal)
  • Getaway Inn at Cooper’s Woods (Seasonal)
  • Bodee’s Bungalow (Seasonal)
  • Ahoy Inn (Seasonal)
  • Reel Bar (Seasonal)
  • Put-in-Bay Brewery & Distillery (Seasonal)
  • Grand Islander Inn (Seasonal)
  • LEIHS Museum (Seasonal)
  • LEIHS Resale Shop (Seasonal)
  • PIB Surf Shop (Seasonal)
  • Tipper’s (Seasonal)
  • Commodore Resorts (Seasonal)
  • Put-in-Bay Resort (Seasonal)
  • Bay Lodging Resort (Seasonal)
  • The Crew’s Nest (Seasonal)
  • Miller Marina (Seasonal)
  • Island General Store (Seasonal)

Put-in-Bay

  • The Boardwalk (Seasonal)
  • The Keys (Seasonal)
  • The Picnic Basket (Seasonal)
  • Perry’s Monument Visitor Center (Seasonal)
  • Chamber of Commerce Office (Seasonal)
  • The Candy Bar (Seasonal)
  • Carriage House (Seasonal)
  • Frosty Bar (Seasonal)
  • Park Hotel (Seasonal)
  • Pasquale’s Cafe (Seasonal)
  • Lovella Fashion (Seasonal)
  • Country House (Seasonal)
  • Bayshore Resort (Seasonal)
  • Dairy Isle (Seasonal)
  • Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center (Seasonal)
  • Arbor Inn (Seasonal)
  • Perry Holiday Hotel (Seasonal)
  • Put-in-Bay Winery (Seasonal)

 

Mainland

  • Miller Boat Line (Seasonal)
  • Jet Express (Seasonal)
  • Kroger
  • Bassett’s Market
  • Bassett’s Hardware
  • Ottawa County Visitor’s Center
  • Port Clinton Airport
  • Mutach’s Market
  • Liberty Aviation Museum (Seasonal)
  • Fairfield Inn
  • Sleep Inn
  • Quality Inn
  • Holiday Inn
  • Kelleys Island
  • Middle Bass Island
  • Bergman’s Farm Stand 53 (Seasonal)
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