Posted inCOVID-19, Freighters, History and Culture, Island Basketball, Lake Erie, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tourism, Wisconsin Hope and Resilience: Great Lakes islanders continue to adapt to COVID-19 conditions by Samantha Cantie July 1, 2020November 9, 2025 Locals on Beaver Island, Washington Island and Put-in-Bay adjust even as the threat of COVID-19 remains.